Archives for April, 2009
When & Where June 3 – 6, 2009 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Welcome from the Host Committee The Host Committee is thrilled to welcome you to Ottawa for the 2009 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference. The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists has joined with CAOT to co-host this great event in our nation’s capital. [...]
If ceiling fans can’t beat the heat, refresh your minds instead with information you can gain at this exciting event for those in the Special Education sector. The Philippine Women’s University (PWU), JASMS, Quezon City will hold a 2-day National Conference on Special Children with Developmental Disabilities with “Contemporary Special Education: Directing the Future” as [...]
There have been a lot of discussions regarding denials of H-1B petitions by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Such denials are based on the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition which states that: Occupational Therapist Individuals pursing a career as an occupational therapist usually need to earn a master’s degree in occupational therapy [...]
We all know that in treating our clients, the family and/or significant persons involved in caring for people with dementia provide us with pertinent information that will guide us in our intervention. “Carers Checklist” is an outcome measure for people with dementia and their carers published by the Mental Health Foundation (UK). This is an [...]
When and Where 25 April 2009 Asian Social Institute 1518 Leon Guinto cor. Escoda St., Malate, Manila, Philippines A. LANGUAGE OF AUTISM (9:00AM-12:00NN) Speaker: Ms. Mae Catherine Sadicon This seminar will present the current trends and options in language and communication for children with autism (CWA). Focal points of discussion will also center on available [...]
Before hopping onto that treadmill, give your mind a workout instead by attending this event from the AD/HD Society. The seminar intends to provide participants with school and home interventions that have been proven effective by parents and teachers in the Philippine setting. When & Where 25 April 2009 1:00 to 5:00 PM Saint Pedro [...]
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER: Advanced Research and Innovative Practice October 9 & 10 – 9th International Symposium October 8 – Pre-Conference Institute on Assessment October 8, 9 & 10, 2009 The Westin Chicago North Shore Wheeling, Illinois Our first-ever International Symposium in Chicago offers two days of workshops featuring top researchers and leading clinicians presenting the [...]
Here is the list of free teleseminars being offered by ADDClasses for the month of April. Worry, Anxiety and ADHD Instructor: Sheri Hall Date: Tuesday April 21, 2009 Time: 9:00 pm Eastern Recharge, Renew, Refresh Instructor: Linda Hillger Date: Wednesday April 29, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm Eastern (New York) ADHD and Exercise Instructor: John Ratey, [...]
Australia-based Zi Mei wishes to invite everyone to their upcoming evidence-based professional development events for those employed in the allied health and education sectors. Details are as follows: ABCs of Report Writing Tuesday 16th June 2009 — Brisbane Dr Jodie Copley & Mrs Chrisdell McLaren ChIPPA Workshop – Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment Wednesday – [...]
Here is an event announcement from our colleagues at Bobath Philippines. Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, PTRP has recently returned from Korea after completing the ADVANCE COURSE in Bobath Approach in Pediatrics. Special interest was given in the management of the child with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia and the child with Prematurity. A free workshop-seminar [...]
Before I go off researching on this life insurance no exam thing, I’d like to say that this free online course announcement is a repost on our Free CEU’s extension site but I reckon it is also appropriate to publish here as it caters to a more general population and there are no CEU’s provided. [...]
When & Where June 10-13, 2009 Baltimore, Maryland, USA What to Expect Hear keynote speaker Newt Gingrich, author of Saving Lives & Saving Money: Transforming Healthcare in the 21st Century. Attend the McMillan Lecture by Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and the Maley Lecture with Helene M Fearon, PT. Plus, experience other top-notch programming, the [...]
Before researching on nuphedra, you might want to first read up on this announcement from OT-Advantage.com. Sign-up for a Webinar Today! * Free webinars that address OT practice techniques and more * Presented by OT practitioners, educators, and other healthcare professionals Gain the valuable knowledge you need to increase functional outcomes in your Occupational Therapy [...]
When & Where 17 April 2009, Friday (9AM to 5PM) NTTC-HP Auditorium, Old NEDA Building, University of the Philippines-Manila Compound, Padre Faura Street, Manila, Philippines Please take note that all interested parties (including companies who might want to offer their products for sale) must register to join the job fair. Registration period is from March [...]
April 7 is World Health Day 2009. Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies. World Health Day 2009 focuses on the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers who treat those affected by emergencies. Health centres and staff are critical life-lines for vulnerable people in disasters – treating injuries, preventing illnesses and [...]
April is Occupational Therapy month. The American Occupational Therapy Association encourages full participation in OT Month to help others better understand what Occupational Therapy is all about. This year’s theme is Autism. AOTA offers several resources for professionals to use in promoting awareness of the role of Occupational Therapists in the lives of individuals with [...]
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