Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Elaine Ouellette is a skilled professional in the field of biomedical engineering with a strong focus on orthotics and prosthetics. Currently serving as the Client Experience and Optimization Lead and a Certified Prosthetist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital since June 2018, Elaine has extensive experience in clinical settings, having previously contributed as a Clinical Student at The Children's Orthotics Clinic at The Hospital for Sick Children. Earlier roles include a Biomedical Engineering Intern at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, where Elaine enhanced clinical databases, and a Graduate Teaching Assistant, demonstrating proficiency in teaching and facilitating student learning. Elaine's engineering background is further enriched by internships at Santiago de Cuba General Hospital and NB Power, where valuable research and engineering skills were developed. Elaine holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BScE) with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital. Our vision is to create a world of possibility for kids with disability. We pioneer treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year, with about 600 inpatient admissions and 52,000 outpatient visits. Holland Bloorview is a world-class teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. We train future health-care specialists in the field of childhood disability. The Bloorview Research Institute is located onsite, allowing us to integrate cutting-edge research and teaching with frontline care to improve children’s quality of life.