Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

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

Registration information

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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

Registration Information

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College of Occupational Therapists of BC (COTBC)- Annual General Meeting

When: October 27, 2012

Where: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver

Registration information

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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

Registration information

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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

http://selfregulation2013.eventbrite.com/##

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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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