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SUMMARY:Basic Neurological Assessment 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carlo Divita.\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\nThe basis of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice\nWhat components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment\nHow to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques\nThe analysis of assessment findings\, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice\nHow to link assessment findings to intervention\n\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.\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.\n\n\n\nDate\nFriday March 10th\, 2023 \n09:00 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 10/1/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 10/1/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-neurological-assessment-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2023
DESCRIPTION:After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in March 2023. \nSandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications\, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia\, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities\, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for HACC Home Modifications Services\, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW \nThe two day basic workshop is specifically targeted to therapists new to the area and will include: Theories behind practice\, anthropometrical measurement for design\, basic grab rail and handrail installation\, step design and minor ramping\, basic bathroom modifications\, the role of the building code for design purposes and terminology and documentation. \nNDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees. \n  \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th\, 2023 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 27/1/23 \nMember/Student $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStandard rate after 27/1/23 \nMember/Student $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course\, this will cover expenses including course registration\, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the course has concluded.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nThanks again so much Sandi !! \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2023 - 2
DESCRIPTION:After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in March 2023. \nSandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications\, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia\, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities\, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for Home Modifications Services\, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW \nThe two day basic workshop is specifically targeted to therapists new to the area and will include: Theories behind practice\, anthropometrical measurement for design\, basic grab rail and handrail installation\, step design and minor ramping\, basic bathroom modifications\, the role of the building code for design purposes and terminology and documentation. \nNDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees. \n  \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nThursday March 30th and Friday March 31st\, 2023 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 30/1/23 \nMember/Student $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStandard rate after 30/1/23 \nMember/Student $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course\, this will cover expenses including course registration\, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the course has concluded.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nThanks again so much Sandi !!
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2023-2/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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