Archives for February, 2010
When & Where Saturday, March 6, 2010 /8am-5pm Emilio Aguinaldo College Mini Auditorium 4th Floor Bandonillo Bldg. Manila, Philippines TEST TAKING SKILLS FOR LOCAL AND NPTE EXAMS Speaker: Edmond Sultan, PTRP, RPT Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am CURRENT TRENDS IN US PRACTICE : What Should Filipino PTs and OTs prepare for? Speaker: Danny Pacpaco, [...]
25 February 2010 Thursday, 25 February 2010, 2:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST / Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM CST (Philippine Time) Linda Hodgdon, publisher of AutismFamilyOnline.com, will be interviewing Eric Chessen, the leading expert in Autism Fitness, about the importance of fitness for individuals with autism and how it affects [...]
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 [...]
When & Where 16-19 June 2010 Hynes Convention Center Boston, Massachusetts Engage in extraordinary programming from nationally and internationally recognized experts Participate in hot topic debates Network with colleagues and APTA leadership Investigate the newest products and services Observe the APTA House of Delegates in action Enjoy the camaraderie of old and new friends Before [...]
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 [...]
When & Where 15-16 October 2010 BT Convention Centre Liverpool, UK The Congress programme showcases the latest best practice, research, educational and professional developments in physiotherapy. The congress programme covers 5 themes: Musculoskeletal Cardio-respiratory Neurology Leadership and education Health, work and wellbeing Keynote speakers Dr Steve Boorman – Chief Medical Adviser, Royal Mail Group Dr [...]
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 [...]
Researchers from the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus are seeking occupational therapy experts located world wide as part of a Delphi study on assessing pain across cultures. The purpose of the study is to globally pilot the efficiency and effectiveness of electronically distributed Delphi survey methods to identify the type [...]
When & Where 20-23 June 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for poster and platform presentations is now open. The closing date for submissions is 15 September 2010. The International Scientific Committee (ISC) is inviting abstracts in the following categories: research reports: [...]
When & Where Sunday, February 21 2010 (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) SM North Edsa, Quezon City Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc’s major event in celebration of the 8th National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month as declared by her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Proclamation No. 157. Surprise movie and sports personalities will lead [...]
We’ve recently received more details on the upcoming OTAP Annual Convention for 2010. Theme: “Pinoy OT Going Beyond Borders” When & Where March 14, 2010, Sunday 8:00 — 5:00 Roofdeck Function Hall 49th Flr. One San Miguel Ave. Bldg San Miguel Ave. corner Shaw Blvd. Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila Program Details “The Challenge [...]
When & Where February 20, 2010 Walter Hogan Conference Center, ISO Social Development Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines Seminar Description This seminar will focus on a three part presentation that identifies specific classroom needs of students with ADHD and equips teachers with instructional adaptations that foster planning, organization, strategic thinking and self [...]
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 [...]
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