Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaROISIN SULLIVAN – FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST In this full-day course, Roisin Sullivan will present a range of both theory and practical soft tissue skills relevant to hand therapists. Roisin Sullivan is the an Occupational Therapist that has practiced exclusively in Soft Tissue OT for the past 14 years to promote occupational performance for her clients. […]
Memory Strategies Following Acquired Brain Injury – Gillian Smith
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaGill Smith has overtwenty 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 has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University […]
New Graduate Experience
An event for current Occupational Therapy students6.15pm for a 6.30pm startMore information can be found on our facebook page - https://facebook.com/WAOTAstudents/
Towards functional writing: Fine Motor skills and Handwriting for Children 2-12
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Lisa Scott We are delighted to have secured Lisa Scott from Melbourne to present this exciting course. Lisa is an experienced Occupational Therapists with over 25 years experience. The areas covered in this workshop are :- Theoretical Models, Assessment, Hand Development,Pre-writing and drawing skills,Intervention Strategies andSpecific Programs. This 2-day workshop investigates elements of […]
Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills
ECU Mount Lawley Campus 10:308 Access from Central Avenue, Mount LawleyThe first evening meeting will be our PD on Monday 2nd September at 6:30 - 8:30pm. PD commences 6:30pm followed by our AGM. We'll keep the AGM as brief as possible and will be proving snacks. The PD presentation, 'Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills - Summary of Three Advanced Courses' will be presented by Jenna […]
Home Modification
Curtin University 108: 119-120This September we will be will be joined by Karen Stidwell for an informative PD about home modifications in the context of private practice. Karen's main role at Life Live It! is to conduct home visits and prescribe clients with adaptive equipment around their own home to improve safety and independence. Karen will be describing […]
Hearing Loss
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OT DepartmentPresenter: Jordan Bishop Audiologist / Ear Science Institute Australia This presentation will focus on hearing loss The importance of early intervention for hearing loss The latest research on the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline Signs of hearing loss Hearing screening questionnaires Ways to maximise communication Information on referral pathways for hearing loss and […]
OT Services in the Home Interest Group – Basic Ramp Access
Osborne Park HospitalOT Services in the Home Interest Group next PD Please note there'll be no meeting held in August. Meetings will be held bi-monthly from 7.30am Date: Thursday 19th September Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) F Block Activity Room Topic: Basic ramp access and things to consider when prescribing Presenter: Caila Ihle […]
Introduction to the HDS-R Dementia Course
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThe workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with dementia, and contains a very brief introduction about dementia before centering on the HDS-R, what it is, how to use it and how to turn the outcomes into a meaningful care plan for someone with dementia. It is highly interactive and the […]
Anatomy Wet Lab
University of Western Australia (UWA)The WAOTA Hand Interest Group invites you to participate in an Anatomy Wet Lab facilitated by 2 x Anatomy tutors, focusing on upper limb specimens. PLEASE NOTE: This event is only open to registered Occupational Therapists. This event is NOT OPEN to students. Tickets need to be pre-purchased from https://www.trybooking.com/BFSTR (booking closes on Friday 4 October 2019 at […]