Archives for “Occupational Therapy”
When & Where July 2 & 3, 2011 8 AM to 5 PM UP-CAMP AVR Pedro Gil Street, Malate, Manila Speaker Eufrocina Tomas-Salonga, OTR/L, SWC, HTC, PAM Click on above image for more details of this event. Source: OTAP
A. “Understanding Autism and its Management in the School Setting” by Ms. Rosalyn Marie Sorongon June 11 Saturday from 9am – 12 nn Christ Life Learning Center, Block 5 Lot 31 Purple St. Camella North Springville Molino, Bacoor Cavite Contact Person: ASP Molino Chapter President Jacqueline Garcia (09297623178) B. “Sensory Integration and Behavior Management” By [...]
WHO says… Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) focuses on enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, meeting basic needs and ensuring inclusion and participation. CBR was initiated in the mid-1980s but has evolved to become a multi-sectoral strategy that empowers persons with disabilities to access and benefit from education, employment, health and [...]
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT OR Thu, May 26, 2011 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM CST (Philippine Time) Webinar Description This webinar will cover changes in the COTA Certification Exam for entry-level occupational therapy assistants, and offer information about the test. The webinar will cover: ? general content of [...]
Date: Wednesday, 25 May 2011 Time: 10am – 11am (AEST) / 8 AM – 9AM (Philippine Time) Location: Online Event Description Tina Champagne, author of the newly revised Sensory Modulation & Environment: Essential Elements of Occupation, will present a one-hour webinar focusing on the following topics: What is sensory processing? The Sensory Modulation Program Trauma-informed [...]
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 [...]
Spring is a wonderful season for restarting the cycle of life after the bitter cold of winter. Excitement abound with activity in nature and this infectious enthusiasm has everybody waking up to a glorious time… including yours truly. Time for new beginnings! In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, I will be posting several reading short [...]
When & Where 10-11 August 2011 NEC, UP Diliman, Quezon City RATIONALE Better safe than sorry. Decent and safe workplaces are a necessary prerequisite to a firm’s lasting productivity and viability. Work-related injuries and accidents account for numerous lost man-hours as well as substantial amounts for employee compensation and rehabilitation. In general, ergonomics is concerned [...]
When & Where May 1, 2011 @ 9am-12nn Prime Movers Review Center 2/F Suite 204 Kaimo Building Sto Domingo Ave corner Quezon Ave Quezon City Click on above image for more details.
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 [...]
The World Report on Disability is a major publication from the World Health Organization and World Bank, to be launched on 9 June 2011 in Geneva. The Report explores current evidence about disability, identifies needs, and highlights what works to improve the lives of people with disabilities in areas including health, rehabilitation, support, environments, education [...]
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 [...]
Guided and Unified Interaction for the the Development of Children, Inc invites 100 volunteer caregivers for children with special needs (mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped including orphaned, abandoned and street children) to join “Gabayan,” a ten-day summer camp in City of Tayabas, Quezon on April 29 to May 8, 2011. Attend the Orientation, Caregiving & [...]
When & Where 26 February 2011, 1 to 6PM UST Quadricentennial Square Manila, Philippines Click on above image for more details.
When and Where March 26-27, 2011 (8-5 pm) CCI Enterprises Inc. Office 3rd floor, DISPO Phil Bldg., Escriva Drive, Shaw Blvd., Pasig City Muscle Tape Philippines, the official therapeutic tape of the PBA and other Philippine teams, together with Somatic healthcare providers will hold the Muscle Tape Accreditation Course. With the increasing needs for more [...]
When and Where February 26, 2011 University of Santo Tomas This whole day event will cover various activities including: A fun run entitled “Otakbuhan: Tungo sa Kamalayan” to promote physical fitness among OTs and PWDs alike Launching of the “Project MOVE:400 Pledges to Community Mobility” which is an advocacy campaign for community mobility among PWDs [...]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy announces a call for papers for a special issue on occupational therapy and autism. The journal seeks research papers examining: Intervention effectiveness Instrument development and testing Clinical classification and subtyping (literature reviews will NOT be reviewed). Objectives of this issue are to generate empirical research supporting occupational therapy’s role [...]
When & Where November 29, 30 & December 1, 2011 Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines Theme “CBR: Building Communities for Everyone” Sub-Theme: “Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Agenda” Congress Objectives: Promote the practice of community-based inclusive development in Asia-Pacific Region; Promote multi-sectoral partnerships for the implementation of UNCRPD, MDGs and other development initiatives; Promote the [...]
Congratulations to all our new board passers! We wish you continued success in your career in the years to come! The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 310 out of 627 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu [...]
When & Where January 23, 2011 (Sunday) Main Conference Room Department of Rehabilitation Medicine UP-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Speaker Leslie Derwin Baruch, OTR/L University of Virginia Health South Rehab Lecturer Profile: Leslie Derwin Baruch is currently working at the University of Virginia HealthSouth Rehab as an occupational therapist providing out patient scar management and [...]
When & Where November 19-24, 2011 Chiang Mai, Thailand Highlight The 5th APOTC focuses on making occupational therapy practice best effective and applicable to diverse cultural contexts, draws our aim to focus on effective occupational therapy practices in diverse cultural contexts. The congress will offer a comprehensive scientific program of education symposium, pre-workshops, and congress [...]
NBCOT’s annual blackout period is scheduled for December 21, 2010- January 3, 2011. The purpose of the blackout period is to conduct maintenance on the online database systems. No exam applications or scores are processed during this time. NBCOT’s Exam Scoring Calendar has been updated with dates until May 2011. The examination scoring process can [...]
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