Introduction to Sleep (2024)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 13th SEPTEMBER, 2024 - 09:00 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE About the course :- This introductory course is targeted to OTs working across all sectors (all conditions, all age groups). The aim of the course is to provide evidence-based information about sleep and circadian science, translated through the OT lens for practical […]
Sensory Stimulation for Older Adults 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaSATISFYING THE SENSES : SENSORY STIMULATION FOR OLDER ADULTS SATURDAY OCTOBER 26th, 2024 - 08:30 – 16:30 Presented by Elizabeth Oliver This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working in community or residential care settings, and is suitable for new and experienced therapists. The content will be relevant for those who treat older adults who […]
Advanced Mental Health Training For Occupational Therapists
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFriday 1st November 2024 - 08:30 – 16:30 Presented by James Tannenbaum and Imogen Morgan Elevate your capacity as a therapist in mental health and make a significant impact with our comprehensive mental health workshop, exclusively designed for occupational therapists. This ambitious program aims to co-create a learning space, applying and integrating cognitive-behavioural and relational […]
Hand and Upper Limb Course 2024
Curtin University 108: 119-120SATURDAY 16TH 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 […]
Workplace Rehab Interest Group-ARPA Award Winning Case Studies-21st November
Virtually OnlinePresenters: Gill Yates, Frances Parkhowell and Elise Parker Gill Yates - Outstanding Achievement in Return to Work Award (Psychological Claim) An Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in physical and psychological injuries, specializing in veteran rehabilitation. Her case study involved a 55-year-old former naval marine technician with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. Despite significant barriers, Gill […]
Hand Interest Group PD 25.11
The WAOTA Hand Therapy Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our third meeting of the year on Monday 25th November via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. We're excited to announce the following three presentations from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OT Hand & Upper Limb Clinic: Metacarpal head fractures and management – Chani van […]
Pain from an OT perspective – 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPAIN FROM AN OT PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY, 2025 - 08:00 – 16:00 PRESENTED BY IAN CHEOK. Chronic 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 […]
Basic Home Modifications 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaBASIC HOME MODIFICATIONS MONDAY MARCH 10TH AND TUESDAY MARCH 11TH, 2025 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 2025. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for […]
Home Modifications Complex 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaCOMPLEX HOME MODIFICATIONS SATURDAY 15th MARCH – 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 […]
Basic Neurological Assessment 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 4th April 2025 – 9:00 – 16:30 Presented by Jocelyn White. The course focuses on basic neurological assessment skills. It aims to provide 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. […]