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Here is an update from the Occupational Therapy Council (Australia & New Zealand) Inc. (OTC) on the National Registration Scheme for OTs in Australia. Occupational therapists in Australia will join the Commonwealth Government National Registration and Accreditation Scheme in July 2012. The scheme, which commences in July 2010 for the 10 currently nationally registered professions, [...]
July 17-23 is National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week in the Philippines! This year’s celebration carries the theme ‘’SA ISTRUKTURANG ACCESSIBLE, LAHAT AY ABLE,” a combination of English and Tagalog languages. However, for common understanding among the general public an English text is conceptualized as “ÁN ACCESSIBLE STRUCTURE IS ABLE TO HELP ALL.” The theme [...]
Here is news from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), something certainly more interesting than appetite suppressant. The new Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2010), adopted by the Representative Assembly during the April 2010 meeting in Orlando, is now available on the AOTA Web site. This document integrates three previous ethics documents [...]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has recently released their ‘Fit for Active Work’ leaflet as part of their ‘Move for Health’ campaign. This leaflet has been compiled with the help of chartered physiotherapists specialising in occupational health and ergonomics. The illustrations feature fictional characters but the demands their active jobs place on their bodies [...]
When & Where Tuesday June 29, 2010 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Multi-Purpose Covered Court, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City This is an opportunity for Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (DSAPI) Inc. members to take advantage of the best medical and paramedical services offered. Most of our country’s specialists in the fields of Genetics, [...]
The University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Sciences Center for Health Research and Movement Science in cooperation with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute will be holding its 3rd Sports Science and Medicine Postgraduate Course: Towards the Quadricentennial Celebration of the University of Santo Tomas with the theme “OPTIMIZING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE THROUGH SCIENCE IN SPORTS” [...]
The following information was forwarded to us by one of our colleagues, Mr Leomil P. Adriano, PTRP,MSPT, DMS,CAc. DIPLOMATE IN OSTEOPATHY COURSE Osteopathy is a manual therapy system that is based on sound basic sciences particularly, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Its main aim is to bring back the body in a situation that is compatible [...]
Here is a press release from the WCPT website. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) this week becomes a member of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) – the international organisation representing health professions. Other members include the global bodies for nurses, physicians, dentists and pharmacists. The WHPA is now the world’s largest and [...]
Here’s a letter from the OTAP. The Philippine Federation of Professional Associations, Inc. (PFPA), composed of 43 accredited professional organizations duly recognized by the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission will be starting the annual search for the deserving professionals who will be awarded of the prestigious 2010 PFPA Excellence Awards, which will culminate on November 2010. [...]
When & Where December 3–4, 2010 Baltimore, Maryland Speakers Confirmed as of April 1, 2010 Jane Case-Smith, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA Janet DeLany, DEd, OTR/L, FAOTA Barbara Demchick, MS, OTR/L Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA Kristie Koenig, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Lisa A. Crabtree, PhD, OTR/L Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Scott Tomchek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Renee Watling, [...]
On the occasion of the World Day for Health and Safety at Work (April 28), the World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to launch their publication entitled “Healthy workplaces: a model for action.” Currently the document exists in English and Spanish (refer to the healthy workplaces webpage for more information). Other languages are planned for [...]
Physiotherapists can call themselves ‘occupational physiotherapists’, but they must make it clear to the people they treat exactly what their specialism is, and what services they offer, the CSP and the College of Occupational Therapists have agreed. The CSP drew up the agreement with the COT after occupational therapists expressed concern that some CSP members [...]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) published recently a leaflet and poster, offering advice on staying fit and healthy in the office. Employment plays a big part in keeping you healthy – just going out to work is good for you, both physically and mentally. Many people spend a large proportion of their time at [...]
Here is interesting news (certainly more appealing than herbal diet supplements) from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) for occupational therapists who plan to practice in Canada. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is pleased to announce the launch of the National Occupational Therapy Examination and Practice Preparation (OTepp) Project – a 27 [...]
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy has prepared an information resource to help physical therapists inform others about their role and the health benefits they bring wherever in the world they work. Topics include: Physical activity facts Benefits of physical activity How much physical activity is enough? Sources on the WCPT website Physical therapy and [...]
When & Where January 7-8, 2011 Chicago, Illinois This research symposium highlights recent and ongoing international MOHO research that is designed to understand and impact practice. This exciting event is open to practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students. This information may also be found on the MOHO web site at: http://www.moho.uic.edu/ Presentation information, including speakers and [...]
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir [...]
Here is latest news from the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (Aust & NZ) Inc: The office of COTRB has received a large number of enquires from overseas trained occupational therapists who have migrated to Australia following a “suitable” Stage I Desk Top Application but have failed to complete the Stage 2 Practice Audit [...]
The publishers of the 2013 revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) are soliciting public comments on including Sensory Processing Disorder. Following are suggestions and instructions for commenting. The SPD Foundation is asking for your support by submitting a comment to the American Psychiatric Association supporting recognition of Sensory Processing Disorder in DSM-5. If [...]
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recently announced that a new autism resources micro-site is now available for easy access to all AOTA information, continuing education, publications, research, and consumer information. It is such a comprehensive site that you are sure to find almost anything about Autism. I am sure it will be a [...]
I have received this letter from the NBCOT’s president/CEO, Mr Paul Grace. Medicare Part B therapy caps expired on December 31, 2009 and went back into place on January 1, 2010 eliminating the exceptions process. This has come about as a result of Congressional failure to act on health reform in a timely manner. Your [...]
Beginning February 22, 2010 NBCOT will post exam-related study questions every Monday morning on the NBCOT Facebook page. At the time of the posting, NBCOT will not provide the correct responses. Instead, they are encouraging OT and OTA students who are preparing for the NBCOT certification exams to conduct a threaded discussion based on the [...]
Just spreading the word. On January 12th 2010, a powerful earthquake (7.3 on the Richter scale) struck Haiti. It is estimated that 200’000 persons died and the number of injuries is increasing steadily. Although no precise figures are available, it is evident that the need is very high. CBM is working in Haiti since about [...]
Better late than never! Our warmest congratulations to all newly licensed Filipino therapists. You certainly put your textbooks to good use! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 230 out of 542 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and [...]
Once again, occupational therapy and physical therapy (and maybe those involved in emergency medical assistance as well) has made it to the best-jobs list for 2010, according to U.S. News and World Report. The Outlook for Physical Therapists Employment of physical therapists is poised to grow by more than 56,000 jobs, or 30 percent, between [...]
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