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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University of British Columbia

2009-2014

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Bachelor of Science

Behavioural Neuroscience

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British Columbia Institute

of Technology

2014-2016

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Diploma of Technology with Distinction

Electroneurophysiology

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Athabasca University

2021-present

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Master of Health Studies

Dual Focus in Leadership &

Health Promotion

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ALEXANDRA

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THOMSON

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  • Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver

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-Received training for longterm electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring in the Seizure Investigation Unit.

-Received intra-operative monitoring (IOM) training for intracranial or scalp EEG recordings (including brain mapping and surgeries involving revascularization or clamping of major arteries).

-Exposed to IOM cardiac cases such as thoracic aneurysm repair.

-Exposed to IOM spine cases such as spinal fusion for scoliosis.

-Learned how to perform pre-operative baseline studies (including Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response and Somatosensory Evoked Potential tests).

-Learned how to set-up monitoring for multiple surgery types with various modalities (including Motor Evoked Potentials).

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Clinical Practicum Sites

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  • St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver

  • Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria

  • Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary

  • Victoria General Hospital, Victoria

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston

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-Received training for EEG and Evoked Potentials. 

-Observed brain and spine surgeries requiring IOM.

-Collected adult population cases to be eligible for professional registration.

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  • Alberta Children's Hospital, Vancouver

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-Learned how to interpret pediatric EEGs.

-Performed EEGs on neonates, toddlers, children, and teenagers.

-Completed neonatal/pediatric cases to be eligible for professional registration.

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  • G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Clinic, Vancouver

 

-Received training for Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography.

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Other Training

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  • Health Sciences Association

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-Received Basic Steward Training.

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  • Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver

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-Completed Foundational Preceptorship, Educator Pathway Level 1.​

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  • St. John Ambulance, Vancouver

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-Obtained CPR Level C with AED.​

Work Site

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