Student PD 24th July

WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Vision Impairments and Sensory Issues

Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 6:00pm

Presenters

Jemila Kanu – Over her 12 years of experience, Jemila has had the pleasure of working in private, government and community health clinics. Her passion and speciality is in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology and childhood development and Low Vision Rehabilitation and has led her to work closely with families with children diagnosed with Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI) to provide early childhood orthoptic interventions. She specialises in ophthalmic ocular disease, strabismus diagnosis and management and neuropathology. Jemila graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Health Science, and completed a Master of Orthoptics and Ophthalmology Sciences.

Ruth Leong – Ruth has worked primarily as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of community settings in Sydney and Perth and as a case manager at Princess Margaret Hospital. Ruth has developed a keen interest in Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI) as she came across an increasing number of clients with low vision and the impact on their daily activities. Ruth graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and completed a Master in Public Health.

Emily Truswell – Emily is passionate about improving the quality of life for children with complex disability, particularly in the field of dual sensory disability/deafblindness. She is currently working at Kinetic Kids WA. Emily has a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and completed a Master of Disability Studies (Sensory Disability).

Date: Wednesday 24 July 2024

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Online

Cost: $5 for Members , $10 for Non-members

WAOTA Members (Please log into your account via our website to receive the member rate https://waota.com.au/login/ )

Due to recent changes in the WAOTA policies, members only will receive a Certificate of Attendance after attending this meeting. Non-members are encouraged to retain their receipt and complete a written reflection on the PD session in accordance with Ahpra requirements for continuing professional development.