Courses
Custom Rails 12/10 (OTIHS Int Group)
Virtually OnlinePresenter: Blake Kennett will discuss prescription and measurements for custom handrails in the home environment. Date: Thursday 12th October 2023 Time: Sign in from 7.15am, starts at 7.30am Location: Virtual link will be emailed Cost: Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website  https://waota.com.au/login/ WAOTA members free […]
Elevate Your Practice: Routine Quality Assessment, Goal Setting, and the Impact of Evidence-Based Therapy
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis one day course will provide a comprehensive overview of occupational therapy assessments. Participants will gain knowledge on how assessments are used to support client centred occupational therapy practice. Struggling to decide which assessments to use or how to support your team effectively? Eager to explore assessments like WHODAS 2.0 or the Letter Form assessment? […]
Hand and Upper Limb Course-2023
Curtin University 108: 119-120SATURDAY 18th NOVEMBER 8:00 – 15:30 PRESENTED BY – YVETTE PICKERING Due to the practical nature of this course, attendees are limited to 20, so register quickly to secure your place. This interactive and practical full day workshop will provide a theoretical basis for your clinical reasoning when working with patients with hand and upper […]
2023 ARPA winners and their case studies – 4th December – Workplace Rehab Interest Group
Virtually OnlinePresenter: Rebecca Kidd and Tiarn Mahney of WorkFocus Australia - Best New Starter & Outstanding Achievement in RTW Award - Physical Claim Date: Monday 4th December 2023 Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Virtual (Teams) Cost: Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ WAOTA members free […]
Hand Interest Group PD 4.12
Virtually OnlineThe WAOTA Hand Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our final meeting of the year. Scheduled for Monday 4th December 2023 via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Jeannie Davis from Hand Clinic WA has kindly volunteered to present 3 presentations on infection control, wound management and Dupuytren's Disease. Please join us for an […]
Pain from an OT perspective – 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaChronic pain management is a major and growing challenge for patients, healthcare professionals and the global healthcare system. Pain science can be quite disheartening as a topic – as there are no magic bullets or quick fixes in treating chronic pain. This can make engaging with this condition difficult, with the result that occupational […]
Pressure Care Mattresses 22/2/2024 (OTIHS Int Group)
Virtually OnlineThe February meeting of the OT Services in the Home Interest Group will be hosting a presentation by Occupational Therapist Ilissa Liew on pressure care mattresses. This will include an overview of pressure care principles, the different types of mattresses available and advantages, disadvantages and client application for each. Ilissa is an Occupational Therapist with […]
Basic Home Modifications 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaEXTRA PLACES HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR THIS COURSE MONDAY 8TH AND TUESDAY 9TH APRIL – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY SANDI LIGHTFOOT 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 2024. Sandi Lightfoot is […]
Basic Home Modifications 2024 (EXTRA COURSE)
THURSDAY 11TH AND FRIDAY 12TH APRIL – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY SANDI LIGHTFOOT 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 April 2024. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a […]
Home Modifications Complex 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaSATURDAY 13TH APRIL – 08:45 – 16:30 Presented by Sandi Lightfoot The complex course will include complex bathrooms for conceptual designs, major ramps and lift considerations and kitchen design. Participants can attend the complex course only if the basic course has already been completed or they have 4 or more years experience within this clinical […]