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SUMMARY:Pain from an OT perspective
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nChronic 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 therapists might choose to avoid exploring this area. Of all the approaches used in the treatment of chronic pain\, occupational therapy shows some of the most promising results but remains relatively unknown to the public and other healthcare practitioners. \n  \nThis course aims to introduce pain science and unveil the role of occupational therapy in chronic pain care. The goal is to take the science and help occupational therapists translate it into tangible\, clinical concepts and tools. It is suitable for new or experienced therapists wishing to gain a broader understanding in this area. We will be reviewing the most recent and relevant approaches and technologies for the care and management of chronic pain. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nPain Science Made Simple\nLearn about the basics of pain science\, and the interrelationship between physiological\, psychosocial\, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception. Keep up-to-date with the latest findings in pain neuroscience research. We promise to keep it engaging and not drown you in a sea of scientific jargon.\nPain Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice\nGain an overview of how to assess people with acute and chronic pain\, and using assessment findings guide diagnostic\, rehabilitation and occupation-based care plans.\n\nEvidence-based Interventions for Clinical Pain Conditions\nExplore the different approaches to address chronic pain\, current available evidence on their efficacy and relevance in various occupational therapy settings. Discover how occupational therapists can implement effective interventions such as therapeutic neuroscience education\, psychological approaches\, functional rehabilitation\, and practical strategies at home and in the community. \n\nFuture Directions\nWe will explore the emergence of immersive healthcare technologies such as VIRTUAL REALITY\, and how they are being used today in pain care. Get the latest scoop on the research in these areas and how they are relevant to occupational therapy.\n\n  \nThis workshop will be delivered in a casual manner (to make it as pain free as possible)\, peppered with recovery stories and engaging discussions. You will leave with a better foundational knowledge and understanding in this emerging area of practice for occupational therapists. \nGoogle 3D glasses will be provided at this course  \nfor attendees to use and take home. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nIan Cheok is a senior occupational therapist at Lifeworks Occupational Therapy. He completed his Occupational Therapy training at Curtin University\, receiving the Head of the School Award and Outstanding Mentor Award. Additionally\, he has received training in chronic pain management from McGill University and The Neuro Orthopaedic Institute. Prior to his role in occupational therapy\, Ian had graduated from the University of Western Australia with a degree in Computer Science\, and had worked for 15+ years in the areas of user experience design and software engineering. He brings a unique blend of clinical and technology skills to his clinical practice. \nAt LifeWorks\, Ian’s primary areas of focus include chronic pain care\, mental health recovery and neurorehabilitation. He also has a deep interest in immersive and assistive technologies in healthcare. He has worked with numerous community-based organisations and private practices to deliver occupational therapy services and implement healthcare technology projects. Ian has also been involved as a Clinical Supervisor to 4th year Honours OT students from Curtin University and Edith Cowan University. \n\n\n\nPain from an OT Perspective\n\n\nDate\nFriday February 5th\, 2021 \n08:00 – 16:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 5/1/21 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 5/1/21 \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\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function above. 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 \nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2020 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/pain-from-an-ot-perspective-2/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201121T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201121T130000
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SUMMARY:NDIS - 201
DESCRIPTION:About the Presenter \nDanielle is a Project Lead with National Disability Services WA currently working with Department of Health WA on improving the hospital and discharge experience for people with disability.  Danielle is also the founder of Paper Planes Support Coordination\, a social enterprise to support people to make the most of their NDIS plans. \nDanielle began her career in Health Promotion where she went on to develop a dynamic corporate health organisation.  In 2015 Danielle was honoured as a West Australian 40 under 40 business leader for her work in this field.  For the past 8 years Danielle has been leading innovations and projects in the disability sector\, assisting organisation in transitioning to the opportunities provided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme. \nDanielle volunteers on a range of community initiatives that support vulnerable populations\, with a focus on women’s and children’s interests. \nThis workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists and will cover :- \nAssistive Technology Pathways \nAssistive technology(AT) comes in a vast range of different shapes and sizes and colours. From power wheelchairs to communication boards to screen reading software\, there is an assistive technology to assist you in just about every area of your life. From education and employment to transport and navigating the world around you\, the right assistive technology with the right supports at the right time can be a life changer. \nThe list of available AT is long with hundreds of different products. In an effort to simplify the process of accessing AT via your NDIS plan\, the NDIA split AT into four different levels. \nLow Cost Assistive Technology – Level 1 & 2 \nComplex Assistive Technology – Level 3 & 4 \nNDIS Quality & Safeguarding Commission \nAn overview will be given on the changes coming in December 2020 \nNDIS – OT Reporting – Tips for successful NDIS reporting \nFunctional Assessment Overview and what should be included. \n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 21st November\n\n\nTime\n08:30 – 12:45 \n \n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 21/10/20 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50.00 \n  \nStandard after 21/10/20 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nMorning Tea included\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2020 \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. \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ndis-201/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201106T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201106T170000
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SUMMARY:Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
DESCRIPTION:HAND THERAPY SOFT TISSUE COURSE – ROISIN SULLIVAN \nIn this full-day course\, Roisin Sullivan will present a range of both theory and practical soft tissue skills relevant to hand therapists. \nRoisin Sullivan is the an Occupational Therapist that has practiced exclusively in Soft Tissue OT for the past 15 years to promote occupational performance for her clients. She is the convener of the Soft Tissue OT Interest Group of WA and has a strong interest in the professional development of students and therapists in the field\, both teaching and mentoring new therapists in the area of practice. \nThe course will address the foundations and principles of soft tissue treatment in OT\, as well as considering evidence-based interventions for managing the soft tissue issues of hand and upper limb conditions. \nAttendees will cover a range of clinically relevant information\, including the Principles of management of soft tissue conditions along with :- \n\nCommon clinical soft tissue assessments\nBarriers to soft tissue healing\, inflammatory considerations and complex cases\nReferred pain considerations\nNeural and plexus connections and influences\nPostural considerations and assessments\nConsideration of shoulder\, scapular and cervical involvement in hand and upper limb conditions\nPrinciples of soft tissue release\nConsideration of best evidence-based practice and current clinical interventions in soft tissue management\nContraindications in soft tissue management\nPractical demonstrations throughout and small hands-on practice groups\n\n\n\n\n\nHand Therapy – Soft Tissue Course\n\n\nDate\nFriday 6th November 2020 \n8:30 – 17:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, \n112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\n      Cost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 6/10/20 \nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 6/10/20 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $200\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\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 the registration form below :- \n*PD Registration Form 2020
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-therapy-soft-tissue-course-2/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201031T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201031T160000
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SUMMARY:Building Mindsight
DESCRIPTION:A PATHWAY TO A MORE PRODUCTIVE AND HAPPIER LIFE \n  \nDR MARGARET POTTER \nSATURDAY 31st OCTOBER \nWorkshop outline \n\nHave you ever found yourself stuck in a toxic relationship and wondered how did I get here and how can I get out of this?\nDo you want to change your behaviour (eg do more exercise\, reduce alcohol intake\, change your diet)\, BUT find yourself procrastinating because you keep hitting a ‘mental block’?\nHow can we change ingrained patterns of behaviour?\n\nThis session will introduce you to mindsight\, “a kind of focused attention that allows us to see the internal working of our own minds.” (Dr Dan Siegel). It is a learnable skill\, but we need to become better at naming and taming our emotions so we can remain calm and in control\, rather than feeling overwhelmed. We can do this by developing our Emotional Intelligence and through mindfulness practices that enable us to lead happier\, healthier and more productive lives. \nAt the end of the workshop participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the three components of mindsight\nSelf-evaluate and explore Emotional Intelligence\nEngage in a number of mindfulness activities\nImplement strategies to build mindsight\n\nAbout the presenter \nDr 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 has an interactive approach and enjoys engaging\, informing and entertaining participants. \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 31st October\n\n\nTime\n12:00 -16:00 \n \n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 30/9/20 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50.00 \n  \nStandard after 30/9/20 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon Tea included\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2020 \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 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/building-mindsight/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200831T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200831T170000
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SUMMARY:Memory Strategies following ABI
DESCRIPTION:MEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH \nMONDAY 31st AUGUST \nGill Smith has over twenty five years experience as an Occupational Therapist she has worked in a variety of settings including out-patients and community based rehabilitation both in Perth and England\, with adults aged 16+ who have a variety of impairments. In the past she has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University Occupational Therapy schools. \nThis workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists with experience of working in this clinical area and will cover – \n\nThe use of information processing model of cognition to describe and understand the skills needed for memory\nEncoding\, storage and retrieval outlined with ideas about how to identify and manage problems at each stage\nCategories / memory types described with examples of application in everyday life\nFactors that impact on everybody’s effective memory with ideas to improve memory function\nAssessment tools and their use\nRehabilitation principles and strategies for impairments of each skill and memory category will be revisited and explored with case examples used to illustrate points\n\n  \n\n\n\nDate\nMonday 31st August 2020\n\n\nTime\n13:00 – 17:00 course \n17:00 – 18:00 refreshments\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 31/7/20 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/ remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50 \nStandard rate after 31/7/20 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon Tea and refreshments 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 to book offline\, please use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2020
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/memory-strategies-following-abi/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200731T160000
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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
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200724T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T030821Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200717T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200717T163000
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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
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200307T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200307T160000
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SUMMARY:NDIS\, My Health Record\, Risk of Fraud and Workcover WA . A private practice update
DESCRIPTION:NDIS\, MY HEALTH RECORD\, RISK OF FRAUD AND WORKCOVER WA  \nA PRIVATE PRACTICE UPDATE \nIn response to many members requests WAOTA is delighted to present a day workshop covering these essential areas relating to private practice. This course is subsidized to enable as many private practitioners and other interested OT’s to attend. The workshop will have 4 engaging presenters on each of the above topics. It’s a jam packed day where you will surely come away with far greater knowledge in these areas. \nNDIS 101 – Danielle Loizou-Lake \nThis presentation will cover the fundamentals for Occupational Therapists operating within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Areas covered include: \n\nRegistered v’s Non-Registered NDIS Provider\nScope of Practice\nOpportunities\nOperating within the NDIS framework\nQuality and Safeguarding considerations\n\nThere will be time to ask questions on these topics and other NDIS related matters of interest. \nAbout the Presenter \nDanielle Loizou-Lake has been working in the disability sector for six years and saw the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to Western Australia while employed at an assistive technology and allied health provider as their strategic projects manager.  Danielle currently works for the peak body National Disability Services\, supporting the West Australian disability sector to transition their services and operations to the NDIS marketplace. \nMY HEALTH RECORD – Simon Benge \nWA Primary Health Alliance will walk through the current position of the My Health Record across the state and country\, providing information about how the record may be accessed and what sort of information is available to support your clients. \nThe session will offer practical advice on how organisations can register for access to the record\, how it may be best integrated into practice and the legal responsibilities that underpin the safe use of the My Health Record System. \nAbout the Presenter \nSimon Benge is a My Health Record Team Leader at WA Primary Health Alliance which  shapes\, strengthens and sustains a health system that works for people\, to achieve better health care\, particularly for those most at risk of poor health outcomes. \nRISK OF FRAUD – Wayne Stone \nA Private Health Insurance industry view of the risk and prevalence of healthcare fraud\, the measures taken to detect and react to concerns and the obligations of providers through audit. \nAbout the Presenter \nWayne is the Head of Integrity at HBF Health Ltd.  An experienced executive manager with over 20 years’ experience in leadership of public/ private\, profit and NFP organisations he has a background formed in governance\, as a former Director of Investigations for the UK’s NHS Counter Fraud Service and Detective with the UK’s National Crime Squad & Metropolitan Police. In his current role\, as the Head of the HBF Integrity team\, he is responsible for oversight of HBF’s benefit spend\, ensuring that benefits are being paid appropriately \nWORKCOVER WA – Cathy Thomas \nFrom July 2018 to July 2019 Cathy Thomas and Lisa Browne were involved in the ‘WorkCover WA OT Working Group’ representing WAOTA and WA OT clinicians working the area of Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation. Together with WorkCover WA and representatives from General Insurance Groups and Self-Insurer Groups\, the WorkCover WA OT Working Group developed a ‘Notice’ to clarify the principles and rules applicable to upper limb services provided by Occupational Therapists in regard to consultations\, reporting\, Treatment Management Plans (TMPs) and costs of consumables\, as well as the development of a Treatment Management Plan (TMP) for OT Upper Limb Services and a Model Example TMP. \nWhile the project was specifically aimed at clarifying the rules and procedures surrounding OT Upper Limb Services for WorkCover patients\, Cathy will be able to give insights into the consultation process and the outcomes\, which have wider implications for the treatment of other WorkCover patients receiving OT Services in private practice. There will also be an opportunity to work through the Model TMP and ask Cathy directly about the process and the expectations for treatment of WorkCover patients in WA. \nAbout the Presenter \nCathy Thomas has over 30 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist in the field of Hand & Upper Limb Therapy\, with over 24 of those being in private practice as the owner and Director of Specialised Hand Therapy Services. She has been a WAOTA member since graduating as an OT in 1985\, and in conjunction with Sandy Kevill\, the WAOTA Private Practice Owner’s Group Representative since 2006. In this role she currently sits on the WAOTA Executive Committee of Management. \n\n\n\nNDIS\, MY HEALTH RECORD\, RISK OF FRAUD AND WORKCOVER WA  \nA PRIVATE PRACTICE UPDATE\n\n\nDate\nSaturday March 7th\, 2020 \n08:30 – 15:45\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 7/2/20 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $182.50 \nStudent $70.00 \nStandard rate after 7/2/20 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/remote member $100.00 \nNon-members $182.50 \nStudent $80.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ndis-my-health-record-risk-of-fraud-and-workcover-wa-a-private-practice-update/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200215T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20191026T031118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T015550Z
UID:36262-1581755400-1581784200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Complex
DESCRIPTION:This course is currently full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you would like to be added to our waitlist for any cancellations. \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 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 area or similar. \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. \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 finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \n\n\n\nComplex Course\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 15th February\, 2020 \n8:30-16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 30/12/19 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/ remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 30/12/19 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $125.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2019 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-complex/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20191229T032621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191229T032621Z
UID:39579-1581552000-1581724799@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Basic EXTRA COURSE
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 February 2020. \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. \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 finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nThursday February 13th and Friday February 14th\, 2020 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 13/1/20 \nMember $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $200.00 \nStandard rate after 13/1/20 \nMember $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $250.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2019 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-basic-extra-course/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20200211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20191026T015252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T012234Z
UID:36248-1581323400-1581438600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Basic
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 February 2020. \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. \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 finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday February 10th and Tuesday February 11th\, 2020 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 30/12/19 \nMember $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $200.00 \nStandard rate after 30/12/19 \nMember $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $250.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n*PD Registration Form 2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-basic/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191108T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190720T085217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190720T085217Z
UID:25436-1573201800-1573232400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb ( lets get hands on ! )
DESCRIPTION:Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb (lets get hands on !) – Associate Professor Anthony Pohl – Friday November 30th \nWe are very excited to have Associate Professor Anthony Pohl give a repeat course on Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb in November 2019. \nMr. A. P. Pohl is the Director\, Orthopaedic Trauma\, at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma\, University of Adelaide. \nHe has a major interest in pelvic and acetabular fractures\, external fixation and fracture healing and is actively involved in teaching\, instrument design and technology. \nWhat is unique about his courses is that he teaches with a “hands on” approach \nWhat will you learn at the course ? \nNeurology and Anatomy\, but in a “hands on” fashion\, with illustrations of how to examine various nerves or muscle function\, and then undertaking that on “buddies”. Several “tricks” of the trade-in examination technique\, and often several techniques of examining a specific muscle\, or nerve (by examining that muscle) are also covered. The anatomy is covered in an intuitive matter\, using principles\, rules and “easy to remember” facts. \nHow can you apply this ? \nAfter the course is the benefits of all the above\, i.e. a new “paradigm” in the approach to and understanding of anatomy and neurology through a practical “how to do” approach. \nAgenda – Friday November 8th 2019. – Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, WA \n8:30 – 9:40             Examination of nerve roots of the upper and lower limb (everything you need to  know\, up to Fellowship level\, in 10 easy facts i.e. the equivalent of one STD code and telephone number). \n9:40 – 10:30           Neurology and anatomy of the arm \n10:30 – 11:00         Morning Tea \n11:00 – 12:00         Neurology and anatomy of the forearm \n12:00 – 13:00         Neurology and anatomy of the shoulder \n13:00 – 13:45         Lunch \n13:45 – 15:45         Examination of nerves of the hand \n15:45 – 16:00         Afternoon Tea \n16:00 – 17:00         How to examine all the nerves of the brachial plexus/upper limb \n  \n\n\n\nNeurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb \n\n\nDate\nFriday 8th November 2019 \n08:30 – 17:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 8/10/19 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 8/10/19 \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\, you can use the registration form below. \nPD registration form (2019)
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/neurology-and-anatomy-of-the-upper-limb-lets-get-hands-on/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190711T074417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T141212Z
UID:21603-1572685200-1572712200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand and Upper Limb Course
DESCRIPTION:This interactive and practical full day workshop will provide a theoretical basis for your clinical reasoning when working with patients who have hand and upper limb conditions. \nThe workshop is aimed at new graduates\, therapists who are interested in hand therapy\, and therapists new to the field. The programme for the day includes an anatomy refresher\, review of healing timeframes and assessments that determine our intervention\, discussion of common upper limb conditions\, and a practical splinting workshop\, including the opportunity to fabricate splints. \nCoordinated by Yvette Robert\, this workshop will be presented by experienced Occupational Therapists working in hand and upper limb. \nDue to the practical nature of this course\, attendees are limited to 20\, so register quickly to ensure your place. \n\n\n\nHand and Upper Limb Workshop\n\n\nDate & Time\nSaturday 2nd November 2019\n9:00 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nOT Laboratory\, Curtin University\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird Price – before 2nd October 2019 \nMember $200 \nRural/remote member $150 \nNon-member $395 \nStudent member $100 \nStandard Price – after 2nd October 2019 \nMember $250 \nRural/remote member $185 \nNon-member $395 \nStudent member $120\n\n\nRefreshments: Morning tea and lunch provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \nPD registration form (2019)
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-and-upper-limb-course/
LOCATION:OT Laboratory\, Curtin University\, Room 119\, Building 108\, Curtin University\, Bentley\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191027T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190513T052836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T010054Z
UID:1475-1572165000-1572195600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) – Day 2 An in depth approach.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ). \nIt is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen\, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019. \nBirgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years’ experience\, Birgitta has a special interest in nerve injuries and their associated rehabilitation – sensory re-learning using guided plasticity or extrinsic modulation of brain plasticity mechanisms\, and sensory feedback in hand prostheses. She is very widely published\, with 83 original scientific articles and 6 book chapters in the field. Birgitta currently holds a position at Lund University\, Germany\, with a combination of clinical work at the Department of Hand Surgery\, Malmö and lecturing and research at the Department of Health Sciences Lund University\, a position she has held since 2009. She has been an invited speaker to the Philadelphia Hand Meeting twice\, as well as the Australian Hand Therapy Association National Conference in 2004\, and was awarded The Inaugural Cristina Alegri Award\, IFSHT Congress\, Buenos Aires 2016 for her contribution to the understanding of the hand and sensibility. \nAcross the two days Birgitta will present masterclasses of ‘Hand and Brain – an evidence-based rehabilitation approach to peripheral nerve conditions and how to use guided plasticity’. Treatment techniques applicable beyond nerve injuries using guided plasticity will also be discussed\, in an evidence based perspective that can be applicable in a variety of rehab settings. \nParticipants can attend either or both days \nObjectives \nAfter attending day 1\, the participant will have a deeper understanding of: \n-The neuroscientific base for new strategies for re-learning based on use of guided plasticity \n-The importance of sensory and motor re-learning and use of guided plasticity in early and late postoperative phase following a nerve injury (phase 1 before any reinnervation has occurred\, phase 2 when some reinnervation has occurred). \n-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions. \nAfter attending day 2\, the participant will have a deeper understanding and practical skills of: \n-Application of new strategies for re-learning/re-education based on guided plasticity. \n-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions and use of the Model Instrument for outcome after nerve repair – ”Rosen score”. \nHand And Brain – An Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Approach To Peripheral Nerve Conditions And How To Use Guided Plasticity – An Indepth Approach \nDate Sunday 27th October 2019\nTime 8:00 – 17:00 \nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\,\n112 Melville Parade\, Como \nCost Early bird before 26/9/19\nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 26/9/19 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $120 \nRefreshments Welcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the form below:\nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-and-brain-pni-and-guided-plasticity-day-2-an-in-depth-approach/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190513T050416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T005438Z
UID:1473-1572076800-1572107400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) - Day 1 A Basic Approach.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ). \nIt is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen\, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019. \nBirgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years’ experience\, Birgitta has a special interest in nerve injuries and their associated rehabilitation – sensory re-learning using guided plasticity or extrinsic modulation of brain plasticity mechanisms\, and sensory feedback in hand prostheses. She is very widely published\, with 83 original scientific articles and 6 book chapters in the field. Birgitta currently holds a position at Lund University\, Germany\, with a combination of clinical work at the Department of Hand Surgery\, Malmö and lecturing and research at the Department of Health Sciences Lund University\, a position she has held since 2009. She has been an invited speaker to the Philadelphia Hand Meeting twice\, as well as the Australian Hand Therapy Association National Conference in 2004\, and was awarded The Inaugural Cristina Alegri Award\, IFSHT Congress\, Buenos Aires 2016 for her contribution to the understanding of the hand and sensibility. \nAcross the two days Birgitta will present masterclasses of ‘Hand and Brain – an evidence-based rehabilitation approach to peripheral nerve conditions and how to use guided plasticity’. Treatment techniques applicable beyond nerve injuries using guided plasticity will also be discussed\, in an evidence based perspective that can be applicable in a variety of rehab settings. \nObjectives \nAfter attending day 1\, the participant will have a deeper understanding of: \n-The neuroscientific base for new strategies for re-learning based on use of guided plasticity \n-The importance of sensory and motor re-learning and use of guided plasticity in early and late postoperative phase following a nerve injury (phase 1 before any reinnervation has occurred\, phase 2 when some reinnervation has occurred). \n-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions. \nAfter attending day 2\, the participant will have a deeper understanding and practical skills of: \n-Application of new strategies for re-learning/re-education based on guided plasticity. \n-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions and use of the Model Instrument for outcome after nerve repair – ”Rosèn score”. \nHand And Brain – An Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Approach To Peripheral Nerve Conditions And How To Use Guided Plasticity – A Basic Approach. \nDate Saturday 26th October 2019\nTime 8:00 – 16:30 \nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\,\n112 Melville Parade\, Como \nCost Early bird before 26/9/19\nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 26/9/19 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $120 \nRefreshments Welcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the form below: \nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-and-brain-pni-and-guided-plasticity-day-1/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190712T030950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T040050Z
UID:22242-1570179600-1570204800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to the HDS-R Dementia Course
DESCRIPTION:The 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 17 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 11 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\nIntroduction To The Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) And The Possibility Oriented Approach To Care Planning\n\n\nDate\nFriday 4th October\, 2019 9:00 – 16:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly Bird before 4/9/19 \nMember $75 \nRural/ remote member $55 \nNon-member $110 \nStudent $50 \nStandard after 4/9/19 \nMember $90 \nRural/remote member $65 \nNon-member $110 \nStudent $60\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \nPD registration form (2019) \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-to-the-hds-r-dementia-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190830T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190513T045141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T115918Z
UID:1468-1567155600-1567270800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Towards functional writing: Fine Motor skills and Handwriting for Children 2-12
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Scott \nWe are delighted to have secured Lisa Scott from Melbourne to present this exciting course. Lisa is an experienced Occupational Therapists with over 25 years experience. \nThe areas covered in this workshop are :- Theoretical Models\, Assessment\, Hand Development\,Pre-writing and drawing skills\,Intervention Strategies andSpecific Programs. \nThis 2-day workshop investigates elements of handwriting\, drawing and tool usage for kindergarten and primary school children. Handwriting difficulties are one of the primary reasons for a referral to an occupational therapist. Handwriting is also one of the most complex tasks in which children engage. It requires skills in the areas of cognition\, visuo-spatial\, language fine motor and kinaesthetic development. Research has indicated that children who can write well perform at a higher level academically. There has also been correlation in the literature with regard to proficient handwriting and children’s performance in the areas of increased concentration\, improved self-confidence and self-esteem\, as well as the ability for children to express themselves creatively. \nThe workshop aims to be practical in nature\, providing participants with: \n\nAn overview of normal development of pencil skills/drawing/handwriting\nAn overview of classroom handwriting expectations\nDevelopment of pencil/graphomotor skills\nAn understanding or overview of various tools and classroom/clinical observations that may assist in identification of the various areas of difficulty\, including:\nClassroom set-up\nHandwriting posture\nDevelopment of pencil/graphomotor skills\nWriting tool use\nWriting speed and legibility and\nWritten content\nA clinical reasoning framework to determine the direction for intervention for these children.\nThe workshop will also provide participants with opportunities to develop numerous strategies to assist emergent writers and those in later years with continuing handwriting difficulties.\n\nTowards Functional Writing: Fine Motor Skills And Handwriting For Children 2-12\nDate Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st\, 2019\nTime 09:00 – 17:00 daily \nVenue Pagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\nCost Early Bird before 30/6/19\nMember $400 \nRural Remote member $300 \nStudent $200 \nNon-members $750 \nStandard Rate after 30/6/19 \nMember $500 \nRural Remote member $350 \nStudent $250 \nNon-members $750 \nRefreshments Welcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided daily \nThis course is currently full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you’d like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations. \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below: \nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/towards-functional-writing-fine-motor-skills-and-handwriting-for-children-2-12/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190805T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190513T043747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T034717Z
UID:1462-1565010000-1565028000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Memory Strategies Following Acquired Brain Injury – Gillian Smith
DESCRIPTION:Gill Smith has overtwenty five years experience as an Occupational Therapist she has worked in a variety of settings including out-patients and community based rehabilitation both in Perth and England\, with adults aged 16+ who have a variety of impairments. In the past she has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University Occupational Therapy schools. \nThis workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists with experience of working in this clinical area and will cover – \n\nThe use of information processing model of cognition to describe and understand the skills needed for memory\nEncoding\, storage and retrieval outlined with ideas about how to identify and manage problems at each stage\nCategories / memory types described with examples of application in everyday life\nFactors that impact on everybody’s effective memory with ideas to improve memory function\nAssessment tools and their use\nRehabilitation principles and strategies for impairments of each skill and memory category will be revisited and explored with case examples used to illustrate points\n\nDate Monday August 5th\, 2019\nTime 13:00 – 17:00 course\n17:00 – 18:00 refreshments \nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\nCost Early bird before 5/6/19\nMember $100 \nRural/ remote members $75 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50 \nStandard rate after 5/6/19 \nMember $125 \nRural/ remote members $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65 \nRefreshments Afternoon tea and refreshments included at the end of the course \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below: \nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/memory-strategies-following-acquired-brain-injury-gillian-smith/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190802T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190513T044022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T023422Z
UID:1464-1564734600-1564765200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
DESCRIPTION:ROISIN SULLIVAN – FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST \nIn this full-day course\, Roisin Sullivan will present a range of both theory and practical soft tissue skills relevant to hand therapists. \nRoisin Sullivan is the an Occupational Therapist that has practiced exclusively in Soft Tissue OT for the past 14 years to promote occupational performance for her clients. She is the convener of the Soft Tissue OT Interest Group of WA and has a strong interest in the professional development of students and therapists in the field\, both teaching and mentoring new therapists in the area of practice. \nThe course will address the foundations and principles of soft tissue treatment in OT\, as well as considering evidence-based interventions for managing the soft tissue issues of hand and upper limb conditions. \nAttendees will cover a range of clinically relevant information\, including: \n\nPrinciples of management of soft tissue conditions\nCommon clinical soft tissue assessments\nBarriers to soft tissue healing\, inflammatory considerations and complex cases\nReferred pain considerations\nNeural and plexus connections and influences\nPostural considerations and assessments\nConsideration of shoulder\, scapular and cervical involvement in hand and upper limb conditions\nPrinciples of soft tissue release\nConsideration of best evidence-based practice and current clinical interventions in soft tissue management\nContraindications in soft tissue management\nPractical demonstrations throughout and small hands-on practice groups\n\nHand Therapy Soft Tissue Course\nDate Friday 2nd August 2019\nTime 8:30 – 17:00 \nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\nCost Early bird before 9/7/19\nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $375 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 9/7/19 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $375 \nStudent $200 \nRefreshments Welcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below:\nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-therapy-soft-tissue-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190607T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190411T061726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T040229Z
UID:1226-1559912400-1559926800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AND PRACTICAL SUPERVISION FOR STAFF INVOLVING DEBRIEFING - DR MARGARET POTTER
DESCRIPTION:DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AND PRACTICAL SUPERVISION FOR STAFF INVOLVING DEBRIEFING – DR MARGARET POTTER – FRIDAY 7TH JUNE 2019 \nPLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST IN CASE OF A \nCANCELLATION. PLEASE ADVISE OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR CAROLYN ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM \nWe are delighted to present this innovative workshop on “Difficult conversations and practical supervision for staff involving debriefing” by Dr Margaret Potter. \nDr 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. \nBackground \nHaving a difficult conversation\, be it with a patient/client\, student or colleague is challenging for any health professional. When is a good time? How should you approach the situation? If the conversation triggers a bad response what should you do? \nThe desire to maintain a cordial and respectful relationship\, while still seeking to address matters of concern requires assertion\, diplomacy and mediation skills. If an individual is not confident in their ability to have a difficult conversation\, he/she may avoid it or be ineffectual in their attempts\, which can ultimately result in an escalation of the problem. \nThis workshop will focus on assisting you to improve your communication and professional supervision skills\, particularly in potential conflict situations. \nIntended outcomes: In this workshop we will: \n\nExplore the power dynamic in relationships\nDiscuss the key elements of effective feedback\nExamine a coach approach to debriefing\nApply the skills learnt in role play situations\nIncrease your confidence to manage difficult conversations\n\nStructure \nAn experiential session involving: \n\nFacilitated discussion\nRole play activities\nCooperative learning\n\nDate Friday 7th June 2019\nTime 13:00 – 17:00 course\nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\nCost \nEarly bird before 7/5/19 \n\nMember $100\nRural/ remote member $75\nNon-members $187.50\nStudent $50\n\nStandard rate after 7/5/19 \n\nMember $125\nRural/ remote member $92.50\nNon-members $187.50\nStudent $65\n\nRefreshments Afternoon Tea included \nPLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST IN CASE OF A \nCANCELLATION. PLEASE ADVISE OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR CAROLYN ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM \nBook Online\nIf you prefer to book offline\, you can use the form below:\nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/difficult-conversations-and-practical-supervision-for-staff-involving-debriefing-dr-margaret-potte/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190503T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190411T055127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T055738Z
UID:1213-1556872200-1556902800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:BASIC SOFT TISSUE COURSE – Roisin Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:BASIC SOFT TISSUE COURSE – Roisin Sullivan \nFriday May 3rd 2019 \nThis practical and interactive course will cover basic elements of soft tissue occupational therapy practice. It is aimed at new graduates\, final year undergraduate and MOT students and those therapists in other areas of practice wishing to learn skills for working in the field of soft tissue OT. \nThe course will address assessments and diagnostic skills\, basic treatment principles\, theoretical background and practical clinical application of common treatments within soft tissue OT. \nRoisin Sullivan has confirmed to provide a repeat of this very successful and practical course on Friday 3rd May 2019 \nBasic Soft Tissue Course\nDate Friday 3rd May 2019 8:30 – 17:00 \nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como \nCost\nEarly bird before 3/4/19 \n\nMember $200\nRural/ remote $150\nNon-members $375\nStudent $100\n\nStandard rate after 3/4/19 \n\nMember $250\nRural/ remote $175\nNon-members $375\nStudent $200\n\nRefreshments Welcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\nPD-registration-form-2019
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-soft-tissue-course-roisin-sullivan/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043551
CREATED:20190210T225809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T035429Z
UID:552-1551254400-1551286800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Complex Home Modifications
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 February 2019. \nSandi is an OT of 35 years’ experience\, during this time she has presented extensively \, both at universities\, conferences and nationally on environmental modifications. Until recently she was the Senior OT with Home Modifications Australia. She has over 18 years’ experience running a Home modifications service. \nShe 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. \nCurrently she is also a subject matter expert with the NDIA\, Central Technical Advice Team\, reviewing and providing advice on complex modifications nationally and sits on 2 committees with respect to NDIA responsibilities. \nThe one day complex course will include complex bathrooms for conceptual designs\, major ramps and lift considerations and kitchen design. Participants can attend the one day complex course only if the basic course has already been completed or they have 4 or more years experience within this clinical area or similar.\n1 Day Complex Course\nDate Saturday 9th February\, 2019 \n8:45-16:00 daily\nVenue Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\nCost \nEarly Bird rate before 30/11/18 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $375.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 30/11/18 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $375.00 \nStudent $125.00\nRefreshments Welcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided \nBook In Online\nOr down the offline PD registration form (2018)
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/complex-home-modifications/
LOCATION:Western Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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