Interest Group Courses
Hand Interest Group PD (March)
Zoom OnlineWelcome to the first Hand Interest Group meeting for 2022! We are excited to announce our presenters for this meeting with some fabulous topics. We have Claire Miotti presenting on Flexor Tendon Repairs, Gen Tanner presenting on Ulnar Fractures, and Tahliya Norman presenting on Lunotriquetral Instability. We will be hosting this meet via Zoom so […]
Workplace Modification
Zoom OnlineWorkplace Modifications are aimed at assessing an individual’s work requirements and environment and determining appropriate equipment, support and training needs to assist them to safely perform their work tasks to their fullest potential. This session will focus on workplace modifications in the disability and injury management space for both worker’s compensation clients and clients with […]
‘In my Shoes’ – school based program for students on the autism spectrum
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Dr Amy Hodges, presenting an update of the 'In My Shoes' school based program for students on the autism spectrum. Date and time: Tues 5th April, 6:30pm Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89570085552 Meeting ID: 895 7008 5552 Dr Amy Hodges is an Occupational Therapist with more than 6 years clinical experience in private practice, government and not for profit […]
Vocational Rehab
Zoom OnlineThe WAOTA student committee is back with another exciting PD! This month, we would like to welcome Alex who specialises in community and return to work services. He has had substantial clinical experience working in both private and public settings with ample knowledge and background in NDIS services with previous involvement in disability employment services. […]
Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group
Zoom OnlineThis workshop has sold out, please email WAOTA office (Lorna) info@waota.com.au if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations. Title: Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: in practice and considering legislation and guidelines This presentation covers the essentials of ramps for wheelchair and ambulant users, as well as other considerations […]
Mental Health – WAOTA Student Committee 19/5
Zoom OnlineWAOTA students welcome Andrew MacKinnon as our presenter for mental health! Andrew is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist & occupational therapist with extensive experience working in Perth, Melbourne and London. During his 12 years in London, Andrew worked within the National Health Service (NHS) with patients with Emotionally Unsustainable Personality Disorder using a mentalisation based treatment (MBT) […]
Motivational Interviewing 14th June – Workplace Rehab Interest Group
Zoom OnlinePlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ Book Online
Update on toileting (children and beyond)
Zoom OnlineDOT(WA) PD Opportunity TONIGHT – Monday 20th June Tabitha Poole presents an Update on toileting (children and beyond) Tabitha loves to talk about wees and poos, so much she made a whole career around it! Tabitha has worked in paediatrics for the majority of her 11-year-long career in Occupational Therapy. She has practiced in regional and metropolitan Western […]
Kinesiotaping, Dupuytrens, and The Terrible Triad 27/6 Hand IG
Zoom OnlineThis upcoming HIG will be featuring three presenters from Specialised Hand Therapy Services on the below topics of interest: Lydia Ngoo will be presenting on the concepts and techniques of rehabilitative taping using kinesiotape for the hand and upper limb. Johaline Eshlin will be presenting on the pathology, current literature and treatment techniques for the […]
Applying Kitchen AT and Meal Preparation Strategies 21/7 OTIHS Interest Group
Virtually OnlineThe next OTIHS Session in July will be provided by Jacqui Lund. Jacqui will share a practical approach to kitchen skills. You will be able to learn a range of approaches including the use of technology, and other mainstream equipment that is available that can be used with people who are wanting to maximise independence […]