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SUMMARY:Basic Neurological Assessment
DESCRIPTION:BASIC NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT –– CARLO DIVITA \nFRIDAY JULY 17th\, 2020 \nAbout the Course \nAlthough this course is centered on Basic Neurological Assessment and therefore aims to provide it’s attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken as part of the role of Occupational Therapists working with individuals with a neurological condition; it also aims to provide a practical understanding of what the assessment results represent and how they will link to Occupational Therapy intervention. \nThe course will cover: \n– The basis of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice \n– What components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment \n– How to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques \n– The analysis of assessment findings\, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice \n– How to link assessment findings to intervention \nOn completion of the course\, attendees will be armed with the practical knowledge of how to complete a Basic Neurological Assessment and how to connect it to Occupational Therapy practice. \nThe course will include opportunities for observation and practice of assessment techniques and learning through a range of mediums including audio-visual\, group discussion and in-vivo practice. \nThe course is aimed at Occupational Therapists who have either limited experience in Neurological Assessment or would like to develop greater confidence in this area. \nAbout the Presenter \nSince graduating from Curtin University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy\, Carlo developed his skills in Neurological Assessment working at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital in the areas of acute neurosurgery and neurology\, stroke rehabilitation and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Most notably across his career he has spent six years as a Senior Occupational Therapist on the State Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services unit\, helping to influence its development in to one of the most well-regarded specialist brain injury units in Australia. \nHe has completed a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation in Neurological Occupational Therapy\, from Flinders University in 2015 and has been recognized for his level of expertise in this area\, publishing a research paper and presenting at multiple state and national conferences. \nAs well as presenting numerous papers at conferences\, including a Keynote address\, Carlo has also provided frequent in-house education at both a basic and advanced level and run workshops both for fellow clinicians\, as well as for students as part of their academic curriculum. \nIn July of 2019\, Carlo established The Rehabilitation Collective to bring his passion for brain injury rehabilitation into the community setting\, providing occupation focused assessment and intervention to individuals at all stages of their journey. \n\n\n\nBasic Neurological Assessment\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 17th\, 2020 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 17/6/20 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 17/6/20 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $187.50 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $120.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, please use the registration form below:- \n*PD Registration Form 2019 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-neurological-assessment/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Managing Change
DESCRIPTION:This course is currently full. If you are interested in being placed on a waitlist for any cancellations\, please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle\, c.earle@bigpond.com\nWe are delighted to present this innovative workshop on “Managing Change” by A/Professor Margaret Potter. \nA/Prof Margaret Potter is an education consultant\, health professional and internationally certified coach with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals\, groups and organisations to optimise communication\, teamwork and workplace-based performance. Margaret is a sought after presenter who will engage\, inform and entertain participants with a “hands on” approach. \nLiving in a world of continual change is a reality and being able to manage it effectively can be very difficult. However\, with the right mindset and practical strategies you can overcome fear\, anxiety and helplessness associated with change and learn to positively embrace it. \nThis session is designed to grow your capacity to manage change in the workplace through discussion of the dynamics of change and identification of strategies to self-manage and support others. \nThe 1/2 day workshop is interactive and will enable participants to readily apply what they learn within their practice. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise change as a process\nDiscuss the seven dynamics of change\nIdentify common emotions and causes of resistance to change\nImplement strategies to support the process of change\n\n  \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday 24th July\, 2020\n\n\nTime\n13:00 – 17:00 course\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\n     Early bird before 24/6/20 \nMember $100 \nRural/ remote member $75 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50 \nStandard rate after 24/6/20 \nMember $125 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65 \n \n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon Tea included\n\n\n\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use there registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2020 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/managing-change/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200731T090000
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SUMMARY:Dementia Course - HDS-R update
DESCRIPTION:This course is now full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations\n  \nINTRODUCTION TO THE HIERARCHIC DEMENTIA SCALE-REVISED (HDS-R) AND THE POSSIBILITY ORIENTED APPROACH TO CARE PLANNING \nThe workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with dementia\, and contains a very brief introduction about dementia before centering on the HDS-R\, what it is\, how to use it and how to turn the outcomes into a meaningful care plan for someone with dementia. It is highly interactive and the participants will leave with copies of the PowerPoint and the Possibility Oriented Approach manual\, plus some other resources. \nWorkshop objectives are: \n\nUnderstand the underpinning theory of the HDS-R\nDemonstrate ability to assess people with dementia using the HDS-R\nCombine the results of HDS-R assessments with a Possibility Oriented Approach to provide person-centered interventions.\n\nJackie Reynolds who is presenting this course\, is an OT with over 18 years clinical experience. She has previously spent 5 years working for a major Victorian hospital\, however much of her experience has been in aged care\, with 12 years in the field. As well as earning a Cert IV in Dementia practice: Jackie earned her Cert IV in Training and Assessment\, and has provided workshops throughout the state for Baptistcare\, on risk enablement and the Montessori approach. She also previously worked at Bendigo TAFE\, delivering the Cert III Therapy Assistant course. Having worked for Baptistcare for the past four years\, she is currently self-employed working as a consultant. \nWith the sponsorship of Dementia Training Australia we are able to provide this workshop at a significantly reduced cost.  \n\n\n\nDementia Course – HDS – R Update\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 31st\, 2020 \n09:00 – 16:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 30/6/20 \nMember $75.00 \nRural/remote member $55.00 \nNon-members $110.00 \nStudent $50.00 \nStandard rate after 30/6/20 \nMember $90.00 \nRural/remote member $65.00 \nNon-members $110.00 \nStudent $60.00\n\n\n\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer to book offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2020
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/dementia-course-hds-r-update/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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