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Theme: “Sharing Best Practices in Geriatric Care in the Asia-Pacific Region” When & Where January 19-21, 2011 Marco Polo Hotel Cebu City, Philippines Scientific Program (as of 2 September 2010) Day 1 Philippine Cultural Dance Keynote Speech Testing Different Models Of Frailty The Cga In Multidisciplinary Care Fall Assessment And Rehabilitation Luncheon Symposium 1 Break [...]
It’s a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for autism groups in over 40 countries. By shutting down social networks for one day on November 1, we hope to encourage a greater understanding of people with autism who find social communication a challenge. To join, simply make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app). [...]
October 27 is World OT Day! Some facts about World OT Day • Formerly known as “WFOT Occupational Therapy International Day”, October 27th will now be known as “World Occupational Therapy Day” – following agreement by WFOT Council in their meeting held in April 2010. • “World Occupational Therapy Day” is considered a more appropriate [...]
When & Where October 16, 2010 (Saturday) 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM College of Medicine Audio-Visual Room, 5th Floor, New CDU Building, North Reclamation, Mandaue City, Cebu Topics Morning Session – Occupational Therapy in School-based Setting and Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) Afternoon Session – Total Hip Replacement: OT Evaluation & Intervention in Skilled Nursing Facility [...]
There are a couple of updates from the FSBPT that concerns Filipino PT candidates. 30 September 2010 – FSBPT will offer NPTE-i (formerly NPTE-YRLY) two times in 2011 for PT candidates The NPTE-i (formerly NPTE-YRLY) will be offered twice in 2011 for PT candidates: May and December. The NPTE-i is the alternative form of the [...]
The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and we want you to join us for a very special FREE program! Dr. Lucy Jane Miller will be presenting a live, one-hour webinar at 6:00 PM mountain standard time on Saturday, October 2, 2010. This program is intended for parents, professionals and [...]
Here is a direct quote of the update posted on the FSBPT website. Held scores will be released October 1, 2010 at the earliest If you are from a restricted group* and tested after July 11, 2010, your scores have been held in order to complete a psychometric review. FSBPT expects scores will be released [...]
Here is something that both parents and professionals based in the Visayas may find worthy of their time and money. We all know regular attendance to therapy can be quite expensive, so follow-through in the home is highly encouraged for families with PWA. When & Where September 25 Saturday (1:00 – 5:00 PM) UP Tacloban [...]
5th National Conference: Empowering the Young ADDult Through Transitions When & Where October 25-26, 2010 8am-5pm St. Lukes Medical Center Global City Auditorium Registration Fees Pre Registration Member – Php 2,700 Non Member – Php 3,150 On-Site Member – Php 3,000 Non Member – Php 3,500 Fees are inclusive of meals and snacks. Something worth [...]
Instructor: Melissa Orlov Date: Tuesday September 28, 2010 Time: 9:00 pm EDT (New York Time)* Married to someone with ADHD? Not sure if it’s affecting your marriage? Listen over the Telephone or Internet whilst relaxing on your cabin furniture! This insightful 1-hour free teleseminar is an opportunity to learn tips and ideas for improving your [...]
The Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies (SEANES) and the Philippine Ergonomics Society (PHILERGO) welcomes you to the 1st SEANES conference which will be held in Cebu, Philippines from December 14-17, 2010. This is the first time that ergonomists and human factors specialists will congregate in this part of the world and the organizers fervently [...]
We have been informed that due to insistent public demand, there is going to be a repeat of the Quantum 1 Module. Click here to view the course outline. When & Where 5-7 November 2010 CCI Enterprises Inc. 3 3rd Floor, Dispo Philippines Building, Escriva Drive, Shaw Blvd., Pasig City, Philippines Fees Somatic member – [...]
When & Where 3 October 2010 (8 AM – 5 PM) – Radiologic Interpretation and Palpation of the Upper and Lower Extremities 17 October 2010 (8 AM – 5 PM) – Radiologic Interpretation and Palpation of the Spine Venue: Phesco Building, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City (Near Sto. Domingo Church) In this workshop, the therapists will [...]
When & Where Sunday September 12, 2010 Session Room 1, Lay Force Complex, San Carlos Seminary, EDSA, Guadalupe, Makati City (near Guadalupe Loyola Memorial Chapels) A. Seminar on Sexuality (8AM -12 PM) A seminar for parents dealing with sexuality matters of teens and adults with Down Syndrome. This seminar is for parents of teens with [...]
When & Where 25 September 2010 (9AM – 4PM) Asian Social Institute, 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda Sts. Malate, Manila This Seminar aims to furnish parents, caregivers and health care career professionals with different approaches on how to teach persons with autism (PWA) adaptability to daily family activities, routines, chores, down to functioning in the [...]
Click on image above to enlarge (source: ASP blog). We only had the opportunity to see this announcement earlier today. It’s a shame we were not able to post it in time for the first round of topics in a three-part series. But as they say, better late than never! Two more sessions will be [...]
When and Where 18 September 2010 (8AM – 12 NN) ISO Building, Ateneo de Manila University Resource Speaker ROSARIO MARGARITA A. ALIGADA, PhD., RND Dr. Rose Aligada obtained her PhD in Education (major in Reading), her Master’s degree in Special Education, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Nutrition from the University of the [...]
The conference program for this specialty event taking place on 3-4 December 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland is now available from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Friday, December 3 8:00 AM-9:00 AM Understanding the Hidden Curriculum: Occupational Therapists Helping to Create Life Success for Students with Autism and Related Exceptionalities – Speaker: Brenda Smith Myles, [...]
When & Where 27-30 September 2010 Manav Rachna International University, India This is a 4 days (32Hrs) Hands-on Workshop targeted for both physiotherapy students and clinicians that discusses all new trends for the identification & management of Vertebral Column and Pelvic Complex Dysfunctions. The work presented at this course is an integration of concepts advocated [...]
The PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR ORPHAN DISORDERS, INC. needs 500,000 signatures! Please join the campaign to increase awareness on rare diseases and to rally lawmakers in supporting the enactment of the bill or Rare Diseases Act of the Philippines. The Bill will help provide patients with rare diseases better access to adequate medical care, health information, [...]
When & Where October 23-24, 2010 SM City Cebu Trade Hall The Autism Society Philippines will be conducting the 1st Regional Conference in Cebu hosted by ASP-Cebu Chapter, dubbed as “THE SPINNING TRUTH BEHIND THE SPECTRUM (WE’RE ALL in this TOGETHER: TEAMING UP with FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS and SOCIETY).” This conference will provide the participants different [...]
When & Where August 8, 2010 (Sunday) Quality Life Discoveries No. 70 20th Avenue, Project 4 Quezon City, 1109 Philippines Speaker: Jennifer A.G. Soriano Life Skills Therapy Center and the Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines present a one-day, 2 -part seminar on facilitating school participation. This seminar is for teachers (those in regular and [...]
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 434 out of 938 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu this July 2010. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 434 out of 938 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists [...]
When & Where Saturday, 7 August 2010 3 to 5 PM Buildabilities Inc. Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines Speaker: Venus Navarro Kesner, registered nutritionist-dietician. Click on image to enlarge, and view full details of this event. This is information that you normally get from textbooks. Through this forum, it will also be a great venue for [...]
When & Where 31 July 2010 Asian Social Institute (ASI), #1518 L. Guinto cor. Escoda Streets, Malate, Manila, Philippines Speaker: Ms. Maria Yolanda Michelle A. Bautista A. Vocational Training for Persons with Autism (9am-12nn) The seminar will revolve on TLC’s (The Learning Center, Inc.) unique program for adolescents and adults with special needs focusing on [...]
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