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 […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHINKING AND PERFORMANCE: CBT FOR THERAPISTS AND THEIR CLIENTS FRIDAY 15th SEPTEMBER, 2023 – 8:30 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY KALEAH HAMBROOK COURSE CONTENT On completion, therapists will be able to: Understand the role of thinking and motivation to client engagement Understand the progression of behaviour; cognitive-behaviour and Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapies. Understand the interaction of […]
Introduction to Sleep (2023)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM. INTRODUCTION TO SLEEP FRIDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2023 - 09:00 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE About the course :- This introductory course is targeted to OTs […]
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 […]
OT Week Breakfast 2023 – Assess Innovate Achieve
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaOT Breakfast - Friday October 27th, Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort - 112 Melville Parade, Como 7:00 - 9:00 am Cost – Members - $45 Student Members - $38 Non-Members - $60 (Incl. Student Non-Members) Key note speaker Dr Wales is an experienced occupational therapist having worked in the area of disability, acute healthcare, home modifications, […]
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 […]