MARCH 2012
Rhythmic Movement Training
Level 1: RMT & ADD/ADHD (2 days – March 23 & 24, 2012)
Level 2: RMT, Emotions and Inner Leadership /Autism (1 day – March 25, 2012)
Where: Vancouver
Contact Wendy for more information wendyht@dccnet.com
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APRIL 2012
Power Wheelchairs: How to Select and Optimize a Power Wheelchair for Your Client (Speaker, Ian Denison)
When: April 14, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: www.dmjot.com or dmjot@shaw.ca
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CAOT Watercooler talk: "CAOT-BC--Working Together For a Strong Occupational Therapy Future in BC", presented by Lori Cyr and Giovanna Boniface
When: April 26, 2012, Noon PST
Where: Online, register
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Clinical Skills for Assessing and Prescribing Power Mobility Equipment
When: April 27, 2012, 9am-430pm
Where: Vancouver, BC
Registration: www.powermobilityworkshop.eventbrite.com/?utm_eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=event_reminder&utm_term=event_title
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MAY 2012
Understanding & Dealing with Behavior Problems after Brain Injury: A Workshop with Kit Malia & Anne Brannagan of Brain Tree
When: May 7-May 8, 2012 (10am-4pm)
Where: Kamloops (Hotel Five540Forty)
Registration Information: http://www.seasonsconsultgroup.ca/behaviourproblemaafterinjuryworkshop.htm
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Foundation Series Workshops- Presented by Cris Rowan, BScOT, BScBi, SIPT, AOTA Approved
Dates: M, T, W May 7-9, 2012 (8:30AM – 5 PM)
Where: Vancouver
Professions:Child Health and Education Professions
Workshop flyer - http://www.zonein.ca/registration/fswcompregistrationform.pdf
Online registration - http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1012138
Contact: Cris Rowan 604-885-0986 or info@zonein.ca
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Rhythmic Movement Training
Level 1: RMT & ADD/ADHD (2 days – May 11 & 12, 2012)
Level 2: RMT, Emotions and Inner Leadership /Autism (1 day – May 13, 2012)
Where: Victoria
Contact Wendy for more information wendyht@dccnet.com
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Pain Science and the Lived Experience of Pain
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Golden, BC
Contact Dawn for registration information dawn@auroraassessments.com
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Attention and Information Processing- Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshop- hosted by JR Rehabilitation Services
When: May 14-May 15, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration information: info@jrrehab..ca
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Intersection 2012: Advancing Digital and Assistive Technologies For the Brain and the Body
When: May 14-May 16, 2012
Where: Victoria, BC
Registration Information: http://www.neurodevnet.ca/sites/default/files/neurodevnet/download/Workshop%20Program.pdf
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Innovations in Home Care: A Public Policy Perspective
When: May 16-17, 2012
Where: Vanvouver, BC
Registration Information: www.sfu.ca/fc2012
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Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment by Gaye W. Cronin, OTD
When: May 18-19, 2012
Where: Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, Abbotsford
Registration Information: http://fvcdcpediatricvestibular.eventbrite.com/
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JUNE 2012
The Epidemic of Medical Errors and Hospital-Acquired Infections in the US & Canada: The Systemic Causes.
When: June 6-9, 2012
Where: Quebec City
Registration Information: http://www.ochu.on.ca/conferences_conventions.html
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Invacare Fit & Function: Matching Seating and Positioning Products to Optimize Clinical and Functional Outcomes
When: June 5 (Burnaby) and June 6 (Prince George)
Registration Information: http://hmeda.com/?p=698
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CAOT Conference 2012: Occupations and Practice Through Time
When: June 6-9, 2012
Where: Quebec City, QC
Registration Information: www.caot.ca
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SYMPOSIUM: Geriatric-friendly interprofessional care in the emergency department: A functional status assessment process for older adults
When: June 5, 2012
Where: Quebec City
Registration information: www.uqtr.ca/ergo/symposium/urgence
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Sexuality, Chronic Illness and Disability: The Why's, What's and How's of Sexual Health Rehab
When: June 7, 2012
Where: Penticton
Registration information: info@sobis.com
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8th Annual Health Care Professional Conference: WorksafeBC
When: June 8, 2012
Where: Vancouver, BC
Registration information: http://www.healthprofessionalconference.com/
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FREE Information Seminar—“Do You See What I See?” (Re-Set Dyslexia)
When: June 10, 2012
Where: Ladysmith, BC
Registration information: clford@shaw.ca
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Pride Mobility Q-Logic Drive Control System
When: June 12, 2012
Where: GF Strong
Registration Information: http://hmeda.com/?p=744
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UBC Rehab 2012 Job Fair
When: June 16, 2012
Where: UBC campus
Employer Registration Information: rehabjobfair@gmail.com
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Making the Jump - How to Transition from Public to Private Practice.Topics include: Money Matters and Clinical Considerations
When: June 18, 2012
Where: Burnaby, Vancouver
Registration Information: http://www.ot-works.com/
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Manual Therapy Techniques for the Adult Neurological Population: Upper Quadrant (Speakers, Teresa Siebold and Cathy Hazzard)
When: June 23 & 24, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: www.dmjot.com or dmjot@shaw.ca
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JULY 2012
Assessing the weaker upper extremity in individuals post stroke; clinical reasoning and tools (Speakers, Debbie Rand)
When: July 13 & July 14, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: dmjot@shaw.ca
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Advanced Healthcare Products: Surface to Surface II- The Complete Prescription
When: July 16 (Victoria), July 17 (Burnaby) and July 19 (Kelowna)
Registration Information: http://hmeda.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Surface-to-Surface-Invite-July-161719-2012.pdf
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AUGUST 2012
UBC Capstone Conference
When: August 30, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration: www.capstoneconference.ca
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SEPTEMBER 2012
4th Congress of the International Association of Personal Injury
When: September 9-12, 2012
Where: Montreal
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CAOT-BC was a proud sponsor of the REE at the ROO: Assistive Technology Showcase
When: September 11, 2012, 8am-4pm
Where: Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond
Find out more
Free admission to CAOT-BC members with pre-registration
Contact Ian Denison for more information ian.denison@vch.ca
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Chronic Pain and Acquired Brain Injury Workshop (Presented by Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association)
When: September 14, 2012, 830am-430pm
Where: Abbotsford, BC
Registration Information: info@fvbia.org
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CAOT-BC Special Interest Group Meeting: Driver Rehabilitation
When: September 19, 2012, 3pm-430pm
Where: Teleconference
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact SIG Chair, Jane Rodwell at Jane.Rodwell@fraserhealth.ca
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OSOT Conference 2012
When: September 21-22, 2012
Where: Mississauga, Ontario
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OCTOBER 2012
OEMAC Annual Scientific Conference
When: October 1 & October 2, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: www.oemac.org/?page=227
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National Case Management Network Conference
When: October 1 & October 2, 2012
Where: Toronto
Registration Information: http://ncmn.ca/Default.aspx?pageId=1220798
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Cognitive Rehabilitation Workshops (Speaker: Joan Toglia)
When: October 1-3, 2012
Where: Peterborough, Ontario
Registration Information: www.mindworksgroup.ca
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Injury Action Forum
When: October 12, 2012
Where: Surrey, BC
Registration Information: http://www.injuryactionforum.com/
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Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Canadian Association on Gerontology
When: October 18-20, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Information: http://www.cagacg.ca
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Speaking of Kids: You and Eye (Learning Disabilities Association Vancouver)- Annual Conference
Speakers: Dr. Gavin Reid & David Flink
When: October 19, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: www.ldav.ca
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CAOT-BC Private Practice Network Meeting
When: October 22, 2012, 4pm-530pm
Where: Teleconference
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact meeting Chair, Ricardo Nuno at ricardo.nuno@jrrehab.ca
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Cognitive Orientation to Daily Ocupational Performance Course (CO-OP)- Paediatric and Adult
Presenters: Dr. Helene Polatajko and Anne Hunt
When: October 26 and 27, 2012
Where: Vancouver (BC Children's Hospital)
Registration Information: klee15@cw.bc.ca
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Western Australia OT Association Conference
Unite, Change, Excel: Sharing Best Practice
When: October 26, 2012
Where: Perth, Australia
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College of Occupational Therapists of BC (COTBC)- Annual General Meeting
When: October 27, 2012
Where: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver
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Apraxia (Speakers: Eric Roy and Debbie Hebert)
When: October 27 & October 28, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: dmjot@shaw.ca
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FREE! Urban Poling In-service for Rehabilitation Professionals
When: October 29, 2012 (430-530pm)
Where: Vancouver General Hospital- Shoppers Home Health Care (2790 Oak Street)
RSVP: mandy@urbanpoling.com
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NOVEMBER 2012
FREE! Urban Poling In-service for Rehabilitation Professionals
When: November 1, 2012 (12-1pm)
Where: Kelowna- Shoppers Home Health Care, Capri Center Mall (1835 Gordon Drive)
RSVP: mandy@urbanpoling.com
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FREE! Urban Poling In-service for Rehabilitation Professionals
When: November 1, 2012 (12-1pm)
Where: Langley- Shoppers Home Health Care, 104-6339 200th Street
RSVP: mshhc8208@shoppershomehealthcare.ca (Manager Charles)
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Differential Diagnosis & Management of Acquired Motor Speech Disorders (Speaker: Joseph R. Duffy)
When: November 2-3, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: heather.longstaffe@vch.ca
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NDT/Bobath (Speaker: Cathy Hazzard)
When: November 10-12, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: dmjot@shaw.ca
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FREE! Urban Poling In-service for Rehabilitation Professionals
When: November 13, 2012 (12-1pm)
Where: Surrey- Shoppers Home Health Care, #135-12080 Nordel Way
RSVP: jeboivin@shoppershomehealthcare.ca (Assistant Manager Jeff)
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Dyslexia Information Seminar
When: November 18, 2012 (130pm-300pm)
Where: Ladysmith, BC
Registration Information: caroleford@reset-dyslexia.ca
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DIR/Floortime Approach Workshop (Speaker: Rosemary White, OTR)
When: November 18-19, 2012
Where: Vancouver
Registration Information: www.otforkids.ca
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CAOT-BC Special Interest Group Meeting: Driver Rehabilitation
When: November 21, 2012, 12pm-1pm
Where: Teleconference
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact SIG Chair, Jane Rodwell at Jane.Rodwell@fraserhealth.ca
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DECEMBER 2012
ChiPPA: Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment: A 2-Day Intensive Workshop
(Speaker- Professor Karen Stagnitti, School of Health and Social Development,Faculty of Health - Deakin University, Victoria, Australia)
When: December 10-11, 2012
Where: Calgary, Alberta
Registration: www.rmpti.com
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Sunrise Education Festival 2012
When: December 12, 2012
Where: Vancouver, BC
FREE to attend
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JANUARY 2013
CAOT-BC Special Interest Group Meeting: Pediatrics
When: January 9, 2013, 6-8pm
Where: Sunnyhill Centre for Child Development
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact SIG Chair, Sara Biship at sara@abuzz.biz
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CAOT-BC Special Interest Group Meeting: Driver Rehabilitation
When: January 16, 2013, 3pm-430pm
Where: Teleconference
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact SIG Chair, Jane Rodwell at Jane.Rodwell@fraserhealth.ca
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Zone'in Foundation Series Workshops
When: January 21-23, 2013
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
For more information, contact 1-888-8zonein.ca, info@zonein.ca, http://www.zoneinworkshops.com/schedule
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FEBRUARY 2013
Foundations of Movement - Sensory Contributions and Postural Control (Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR)
February 12 & 13, 2013
Where: Abbotsford, BC
http://foundationsofmovement2013.eventbrite.com/#
Self Regulation - The Pathway to Learning (Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR)
February 14, 2013
Where: Abbotsford, BC
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Zone'in Foundation Series Workshops
When: February 18-20, 2013
Where: Vancouver, BC
For more information, contact 1-888-8zonein.ca, info@zonein.ca, http://www.zoneinworkshops.com/schedule
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Manual Therapy Techniques for the Adult Neurological Population: Lower Quadrant
(Teresa Siebold, BHSc. PT, BSc. Kin, C/NDTA)
When: February 23 and 24, 2013
Where: GF Strong, Vancouver, BC
Registration: dmjot@shaw.ca
10% discount for CAOT-BC members!
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MARCH 2013
Zone'in Foundation Series Workshops
When: March 18-20, 2013
Where: Winnipeg, Manitoba
For more information, contact 1-888-8zonein.ca, info@zonein.ca, http://www.zoneinworkshops.com/schedule
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CAOT-BC Special Interest Group Meeting: Driver Rehabilitation
When: March 20, 2013, 12pm-1pm
Where: Teleconference
Free access to CAOT-BC members
For more information, contact SIG Chair, Jane Rodwell at Jane.Rodwell@fraserhealth.ca
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