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Basic Neurological Assessment

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

BASIC NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT –– CARLO DIVITA FRIDAY JULY 17th, 2020 About the Course Although 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 […]

Managing Change

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 We are delighted to present this innovative workshop on “Managing Change” by A/Professor Margaret Potter. A/Prof Margaret Potter is an education consultant, health professional and internationally certified coach with […]

Dementia Course – HDS-R update

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

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   INTRODUCTION TO THE HIERARCHIC DEMENTIA SCALE-REVISED (HDS-R) AND THE POSSIBILITY ORIENTED APPROACH TO CARE PLANNING The workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with […]

AGM & PD: Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources – Where to start?

Zoom Online

DOT(WA) are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and PD event on Tuesday 11th August 2020 via zoom. Presenter Suzi Taylor, Research Coordinator from Perth's Children's Hospital (PCH) will present on the topic "Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources - Where to start"? There's no 'one-size' answer to this question. Occupational therapists work across […]

OT in Animal Therapy

Zoom Online

Talitha (Tilly) is the director of Cornwall House OT Services. She has over 14 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities through her work with Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Tilly has worked predominantly in private practice whilst also working on completing her PhD. Currently overseeing 9 Occupational Therapists, Tilly works […]

Wheelchair Seating and Pressure Care

TADWA Bassendean 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia

Ben Cole is an Occupational Therapist who works at Silver Chain. Ben trained in the UK and after graduation worked in acute care on rotation for 4 years including 12 months in community OT. After relocating to Australia Ben spent over 5 years at the Department of Communities (DSC) as part of the adult therapy […]

Memory Strategies following ABI

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

MEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH MONDAY 31st AUGUST Gill 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 […]

New Graduate Experience

Zoom Online

WAOTA Students are back with the yearly New Graduate Experience PD! Come join the committee through Zoom to learn about what it's like in the big world outside our uni bubble. Meet your presenters! We are one week away from the New Graduate Experience. We have 4 newly graduated occupational therapists ready to share their […]

Upper Limb Hypermobility in Children and Adolescents

Zoom Online

Presenter: Yvette Pickering (PCH Hand and Upper Limb) Time: 6.30pm via zoom Date: 6th October 2020 This presentation will review upper limb hypermobility in children and adolescents, including assessment and management, evidence for splinting, the role of an accredited hand therapist and when to refer to a paediatric rheumatologist. Zoom Video Conference Details (no registration […]

Sex and Sexuality

Zoom Online

WAOTA Students are excited to announce our next PD: Sex and Sexuality with Narelle Higson. Narelle has worked for many years in both hospital and community based OT practice with all age groups, including a 5.5 year stint at the multiple Sclerosis Society of WA as an occupational therapist/sexuality advisor. She currently working with Optimal […]