Bobath Pediatric Courses for 2012

Posted by Mrs. E on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5:24 PM. 0 Comments.

BOBATH PEDIATRIC INTRODUCTORY COURSE
A one week introductory course on the Bobath Approach to management of Cerebral Palsy (Pre-requisite course to the Bobath Pediatric Certification Course)

When & Where
July 1 – 5, 2012
Unit 13-C Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Manila, Philippines

Includes lectures on the Bobath Approach, Bobath CP Classification, Workshop on Handling, Patient Demonstration

This course is open for professional physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, nurses and medical doctors who are working with children with cerebral palsy.

Facilitator: Mr. Jung Sun Hong, MPH, PT (Senior International Bobath Pediatrics Lecturer; Vice Director of Bobath Children’s Hospital in Bundang, South Korea; Vice Chairman, Asian Bobath Pediatric Instructors Association)

Limited slots available

Fees:
250 US Dollars for foreign applicants paying on or before June 15
10,000 Ph Pesos for local applicants paying on or before June 15
300 US Dollars for foreign applicants paying from June 16 up to July 1
12,500 Ph Pesos for local applicants paying from June 16 to July 1
200 US Dollars or 8,000 Ph Pesos for Bobath Philippines members

For inquiries, email bobath_philippines@yahoo.com with the heading ‘Introductory Course.’

BOBATH PEDIATRIC WORKSHOP
Two-day workshop on handling and management of children with cerebral palsy

When & Where
July 6-7, 2012
Unit 13-C Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Manila, Philippines

Limited slots available

Fees:
75 US Dollars for foreign applicants paying on or before June 15
3,000 Ph Pesos for local applicants paying on or before June 15
100 US Dollars for foreign applicants paying from June 16 to July 6
4,000 Ph Pesos for local applicants paying from June 16 to July 660 US Dollars or 2,500 Ph Pesos for Bobath Philippines members

For more information, email bobath_philippines@yahoo.com with the heading ‘Workshop.’

Source: Pilipinas Bobath

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PPTA 2012 National Convention

Posted by Mrs. E on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:39 PM. 0 Comments.

21-22 July 2012 (Saturday and Sunday)
Venue to be announced

This year’s convention aims to:

Explore the other possible avenues that a physical therapist can practice his/her skills after acquiring their license.
Discuss the opportunities that await the future physical therapists locally and abroad from the perspectives of fellow Filipino physical therapists who have tried working in rehabilitation facilities outside the country and from the employers
Discuss the current status or updates of physical therapy practice in the different fields.
Discuss the present vital issues faced by Filipino physical therapists and the profession.
Provide a venue for Filipino physical therapist coming from the different parts of the archipelago to interact about their sentiments concerning trending issues of the profession in their respective localities that might have a national impact.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
PPTA invites researchers to present their projects at the PPTA 2012 National Convention. Completed undergraduate thesis, faculty-led research, and independent research are welcome. Interested parties are requested to submit their project abstract on or before June 30, 2012 addressed to the Research Presentation Sub-committee head at research2012@philpta.org.

Source: PPTA Website

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Free Webinar – Patient Compliance: It’s a Team Approach

Posted by Mrs. E on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM. 0 Comments.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 2:00-3:00 pm EST
(Wed, May 16, 2012 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM – Philippine Time)

Presenters: Larry Briand, Connie Ziccarelli and Kevin Svoboda, PT

Patient compliance is a vital sign to your practice and can often be a key indicator of successful outcomes, high productivity and a good reputation. This free webinar will discuss a true team approach to maintaining patient compliance by presenting key action items that every member of a clinic’s team can implement. Get a chronological look at every interaction point of a patient’s clinical experience – from the front desk to the treating therapist and beyond.

Click here to register for this free event.

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