Courses
Basic Home Modifications 2023 – 2
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAfter 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. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has […]
Home Modifications Complex 2023
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Sandi Lightfoot After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University 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 […]
Wheelchair Prescription and Seating 2023
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFriday May 19th, 2023 About the course :- This full day workshop will be broken down as follows :- Introduction to seating assessment. An overview of the process and tools of a seating and mobility assessment. What other assessments can be used to support the functional justifications of the recommended solution…..what kind of information do […]
PRPP – Intervention Course ( 2023 )
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia4 DAY COURSE MONDAY MAY 29th – THURSDAY JUNE 1st – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY – DR CHRIS CHAPPARO AND DR JUDY RANKA. PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY The Perceive, Recall, Plan & Perform Intervention Course is designed for use by occupational therapists who have completed a PRPP Assessment course. The intervention […]
Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs (2023)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaASSISTANCE DOGS AND THERAPY DOGS FRIDAY JULY 14TH, 2023 – 08:30 – 16:30 Presented by TALITHA CLEMENTS Course content :- Aims of the course – to provide OT’s with the knowledge to support their clients to receive the services of a dog whether that is through access to Animal-Assisted Therapy or their own Assistance […]
Taking the Coaching Approach 2023
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTAKING THE COACHING APPROACH GRAHAM TAYLOR FRIDAY JULY 21st About the course. The ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people. It is built on a style of communication and motivation aimed at unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their performance. Rather than ‘telling, directing and […]
Recognising and addressing burnout 24th August – Workplace Rehab Interest Group
Virtually OnlineDate : Thursday 24th August, 2023 Time : 5:00 - 6:00pm Location : Virtual ( via Teams ) About the Presentation : Registered Psychologist, Andrew, will discuss what steps can be taken to recognise the indicators of burnout and counteract the impact as quickly and effectively as possible. Andrew has worked across multiple ‘people-centric’ industries and […]
August student PD 24th August
Curtin University 108: 119-120Presenters: Serena Ng & Bec Anderson Date: August 24 Time: 6:30pm Location: Curtin University Room 108.119/120. Tickets: $5 members, $10 non-members Welcome back from the midyear break! WAOTA Students are excited to present our annual new graduate experience PD. This year we have two new graduates who would love to share their experience post-graduation. Serena […]
Hand Interest Group PD 28/8
Virtually OnlineWe have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by HandWorks Occupational Therapy. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! Catie Bott - Pulley injuries Renee Skou - Radial Head Fractures Lara Van Poecke - Galleazi Fractures Date: Monday 28th August Time: 5.30pm Location: via zoom, link will be emailed separately Cost: WAOTA members free (Please log into […]
September student PD 14th September
Zoom OnlinePresenters: Emily, Sam and Jemma Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Online via zoom WAOTA is excited to present this month's PD... in FORENSICS! Emily has been an OT for 8 years. Her current role is within the WA Department of Justice (DoJ). Emily has spent the last few years developing a new OT role based in […]