Post-Graduate Course on Neurological Rehabilitation
The University of Santo Tomas, College of Rehabilitation Sciences would like to invite everyone to a Post–Graduate Course entitled Maximizing our Clients’ Rehabilitation Potential: CURRENT TRENDS IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION.
When & Where
December 6-7, 2008
Medicine Cinematorium
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Course Objectives
This post-graduate course aims to:
1. Provide a multi-disciplinary perspective on emerging trends in the management of adult neurologic conditions;
2. Present current evidence on the selection and utilization of outcomes and interventions in neurological rehabilitation; and
3. Discuss cost-effective management strategies that will maximize the rehabilitation potential of clients with chronic neurological conditions.
The scientific program is composed of plenary sessions and parallel sessions to be conducted by distinguished speakers from various expertise related to neurological rehabilitation.
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Popularity: 35%
Celebrate BHSM 2008
Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), which is an annual event, provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has provided resources for the public.

Hearing and Speech Resources
Whether it’s a hearing loss, difficulty with swallowing or balance, a disorder such as stuttering or delayed language, or a voice problem, a person’s ability to learn and interact with others can be affected.Hearing Resources
- What is an Audiologist?
- How Hearing & Balance Work
- Causes and Effects of Hearing Loss in Both Children and Adults
- Treatment & Rehabilitation
- Hearing Screening
- Web Links Related to Hearing Conservation
- Hearing Loss and the Audiologist
Speech Resources
Source: ASHA
Popularity: 29%
ASHA Health Care 2008 and Business Institute
When & Where
Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 2008
Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Two events, one registration! Your registration fee gives you full access to all sessions in both ASHA Health Care 2008 and the ASHA Business Institute 2008.
ASHA Health Care 2008
Critical issues and clinical updates for SLPs in medical and rehab settings:
- Track 1: Dysphagia
- Track 2: Adult Neurogenic Disorders
- Track 3: Pediatrics and Early Intervention
ASHA Business Institute 2008
Basic and advanced topics for SLPs in private practice and health care management
- Business planning
- Marketing
- Coding and reimbursement
- Legal issues
And more!
For more information, visit the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website.
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