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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 [...]
It’s been announced! The 17th WCPT World Physical Therapy Congress will be held on 1st-4th May 2015 at the Suntec Convention Centre, in the heart of Singapore.
When & Where April 28 & 29, 2012 Crown Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Ave. corner ADB Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines Theme — Living with Autism: Hope@Home This year’s conference aims to promote, first and foremost, acceptance of autism within the family. It seeks to empower families to make informed decisions and to take bolder steps [...]
The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines Inc. (OTAP) will hold its 47th Annual Convention on August 11 & 12, 2012. OTAP invites you to share your innovation, experience in the areas of education, clinical training, practice, professional development, management, and networking by submitting proposals for presentation at the Annual Convention. Type of sessions Choose [...]
Just a quick update… Registrations for the 2012 SOS Feeding Workshops are now open! To register, please go to the website www.feedingworkshops.com. From the website, you can download the workshop brochure, as well as follow the link to the registration site. For any queries, please contact info@feedingworkshops.com. Click here to download the SOS workshop brochure [...]
Are you a clinician working in a developing country in the Asia-Pacific region? The Stroke Society of Australia (SSA) is offering for the first time a $6000 grant for a stroke clinician from a developing country (by World Bank criteria) in the region to attend the SSA annual scientific meeting (held in Sydney, 29th – [...]
Received this flyer from the Neonatal and Infant Therapy Interest Group of the University of Queensland: Dr Kay Toomey and Dr Erin Ross are returning ‘down under’ in 2012 to present another series of their hugely successful training events for paediatric health professionals. The SOS Approach to Feeding is a trans-disciplinary program for assessing and [...]
Better late than never… congratulations to all our newly licensed Filipino physical and occupational therapists! We are proud of you! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 308 out of 610 passed the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination and 27 out of 72 passed the Occupational Therapists Licensure Examination given by the Board of Physical and [...]
When & Where 4 March 2012 12 noon to 6 PM Prime Movers Review Center 2 Kaimo Building Santo Domingo corner Quezon Avenue Quezon City, Philippines Speaker: Anna Yap Tan Pascual, MRS, OTR, OTRP Click on the above image for more details, or contact the speaker directly at yapotrp@yahoo.com. Source: OTAP Inc.
The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines (OTAP), Inc. is inviting their members to attend Professor Anita Bundy’s workshop on 22 October 2011 at a discounted rate of P950 (normally P1000). Forty (40) slots have been reserved for the organization. This workshop is just one of the many other workshops to be presented at the [...]
The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc is inviting all Filipino occupational therapists and occupational therapy students to participate in their Logo-Making Contest which is intended to be used in the bid to host the next Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress in 2015 here in the Philippines. The winner will be announced through e-mail, [...]
Effective July 1, 2013, internationally educated occupational therapists must meet one of the following minimum criteria to be considered eligible for the OTR® certification examination: 1. Completion of an Entry-Level Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a government authorized and/or WFOT approved college or university occupational therapy educational program AND a Post Professional Masters Degree [...]
Congratulations to all our newly licensed Physical and Occupational Therapists! Keep up the good work! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 506 out of 984 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 2011. The members [...]
A. Certificate Course on Clinical Neurodynamics (Upper and Lower Quarter) – August 21-24, 2011 ‘Clinical Neurodynamics’ is a vastly emerging concept and offers solutions to many commonly encountered painful musculoskeletal and neural disorders such as Carpal tunnel syndrome, Sciatica, Piriformis syndrome, Thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral nerve root pain, Heel pain, muscular achy pains, etc. This [...]
When & Where 30 April 2011 Asian Social Institute #1518 Leon Guinto Corner Escoda Sts., Malate, Manila A. Social Skills (9:00 – 12:00nn) Speaker: Gieselle Bayhon-Principe The seminar is divided into two parts. The first part aims to help parents, teachers and therapists understand the development of friendship among individuals with High Functioning Autism. Discussion [...]
NBCOT has announced that they are offering free Entry-level Self-assessment tools for exam candidates and entry-level certificants. These tools are available in each of the following practice areas: • General Practice • Mental Health • Pediatrics • Physical Disabilities The NBCOT Entry-level Self-assessment Tools are excellent resources for providing you with a self-perceived indication of [...]
When & Where April 3, 2011 (Sunday) Auditorium 1, Lay Force Complex San Carlos Seminary, EDSA, Guadalupe Makati City, Philippines Specifically designed for new parents of babies with Down Syndrome ages ranging from 0 to 3 years old. Medical and developmental concerns and issues will be discussed by top leading medical professionals in the country [...]
Join Dr. Fleming-Castaldy for a free webinar on changes in the NBCOT Certification Exam for entry-level occupational therapists. The webinar will cover: •general content of the exam •question format of the exam •effective preparation for taking the test •strategies for answer selection •managing stress and time When: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 6:30 PM-7:30 PM EST [...]
When & Where April 17, 2011, 8AM-5PM Venue: TBD (most probably somewhere in Quezon Ave or West Ave. Area) Objectives - know the current strategies in management of lower extremity conditions - present scientific validation and evidences on the different strategies - develop clinical reasoning for patients with lower extremity conditions - experience using the [...]
When & Where April 30 – May 1, 2011 Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City The 1st Philippine National Symposium on Wound Care is the premiere educational event and gathering of wound care professionals in the Philippines. The conference is designed for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, dietitians, and other clinicians involved in treating and managing [...]
As therapists, we are well aware of the health disparities that exist in our country and the rest of the world. Poverty makes it doubly hard for children with special needs and their families to avail of rehabilitation services. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce BRIGHT START Children’s Special Services, a non-profit [...]
When & Where 26 February 2011, 1 to 6PM UST Quadricentennial Square Manila, Philippines Click on above image for more details.
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