Archives for November, 2009
On December 1st, we will celebrate World AIDS Day with the theme ‘Universal Access and Human Rights.’ The slogans for the World AIDS Day materials were designed to bridge that gap and underscore the importance of awareness of Human Rights. Among the key slogans adopted: I am accepted. I am safe. I am getting treatment. [...]
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “Making the MDGs Inclusive: Empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world.” The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, the rights of persons with [...]
Online registration for the 2010 World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress in Chile is now open. The initial programme is also now available on the website for viewing. Here again is the vision for this year’s WFOT Congress: Congress Vision The 15th WFOT World Congress focuses on contemporary perspectives in occupational therapy and occupational science. [...]
Here is an important announcement from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT): To enable NBCOT’s testing contractors to carry out essential test administration updates, there will be an examination blackout period from December 18, 2009 – January 3, 2010. No online exam application or pending applications will be processed during this [...]
November 18 is designated as World COPD Day by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). It is celebrated in collaboration with GOLD and health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world. Its aim is to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world. [...]
When & Where November 22, 2009 (seminar-demonstration from 8-12NN) and December 6, 2009 (seminar-workshop from 8AM – 5PM) Room 209 and Room 213, Medicine Building, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila Course Lecturers Valentin C. Dones III, MSPT, PTRP, CMT, DMS CST Practitioner for Adults and Pediatrics/Register ed Physical Therapist/Certified Manual Therapist/UST- Assistant Professor/Clinician /Consultant [...]
When & Where November 12 – 13, 2009 Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Theme: “Initiate, Participate and Achieve” Welcome to the 2009 inaugural conference for OT AUSTRALIA NSW-ACT. This exciting event, the first of its kind, is a joint venture between the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Associations. The event has [...]
The Health Professions Council (HPC) of the UK has announced on 13 October 2009 the following: Due to ongoing postal disruption the closing date for receipt of renewal forms has been extended from the 31 October until the 16 November 2009 Due to the exceptional circumstances the postal disruption may cause to those renewing their [...]
Oplan Therapy Alay sa Pamayanan is the Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines’ (OTAP) disaster preparedness and response program for the residents of Santolan, Pasig City, Philippines. WHEN: November 8, 2009 TIME: 1:00 – 5:00 pm WHERE: Barangay Hall, Bgy. Santolan, Pasig City For those interested to volunteer their time and effort in this community [...]
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