Courses and Conferences

Certificate in Pain Management - an interprofessional graduate level program from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta providing advanced education in collaborative pain management for healthcare professionals.  The first course in the series, REHAB 535: the Nature of Pain will be delivered for the first time in May 2010 in a blended format.  It will be available as online, distance learning in 2011. Applications will be accepted for this program starting January 15.  The certificate is granted upon successful completion of three required graduate-level courses, as follows: The Nature of Pain (REHAB 535), Assessment and Management of Pain (REHAB 536), and Integrating and Implementing Pain Management Models (REHAB 537). Course Director is Dr. Judith Hunter, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta and University of Toronto, and a member of the UT Centre for the Study of Pain.  more 

Cultural Crossroads is a professional development initiative of the Centre for Race and Culture. One-day workshops are available to individuals seeking to learn about the role of culture in the workplace and effective tools and methods for intercultural communication.  February 24, or March 31 in Edmonton. Group workshops and train-the-trainer workshops are also available. For more information, contact Ricardo Carlos T: 780.425.4644 or E: ricardo@naarr.org 

Early Psychosis and Occupational Therapy online course. presented by the School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University uses an internet-based, interactive learning platform. effective March 1 (on-going registration)  more  
            


Exercise Limitations & Training Benefits in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved or Reduced Ejection Fraction - a rehabilitation science seminar presented by Dr Mark Haykowsky, Professor, Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.  March 10 at 5:00 pm in Calgary. This free seminar is available on live webcast.


26th International Seating Symposium - March 10-13 in Vancouver more


The CAP: The Law and the Medicine seminar, presented by the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA), March 17 in Edmonton, March 19 in Calgary more 

   

Implementing evidence-based health care: What do we know about different levels of health care systems? The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Distinguished Speaker Series.  Dr. Anne Sales, Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams. March 18 @ 12 PM at the University of Alberta.  Seminar available on live webcast.  to register    


Social Workers: Inspired to Serve Humanity - ACSW annual conference March 18-20 in Edmonton more 
 

42nd Banff International Conference on Behavioural Science - Autism Spectrum Disorders: New Directions in Research, Clinical Practice and Policy. three-day conference will present  addresses and workshops on the latest research findings and clinical applications in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children, adolescents, and adults. March 21-24 in Banff. more

Fitter, Leaner, Healthier! - a seminar for health care professionals working with physically active individuals. March 26 in Edmonton more

2010 Edmonton Autism Biomedical Conference March 26 – 28 in Edmonton more  


Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (PC-IEHP) program. Occupational Therapists are eligible to apply for this program especially those who are applying for licensure but who need to enhance their language skills for the workplace. Our pilot course starts March 29 and runs for 13 weeks, and there is a Fall term delivery as well. Both courses are funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration and as a result, there is no tuition fee. in Calgary more

Healthcare Solutions  - Eighth Bi-Annual Multi-Disciplinary Symposium 2010 On April 16 - top-rated professional speakers and clinical educators and over 44 exhibitors. On April 17 - three concurrent courses offered.  in Edmonton more


Alert Program two-day conference emphasizes practical ways for teachers, parents, and therapists to implement the program in school, home, and clinic settings. Participants learn novel methods to share the basic theory of the Alert Program® (and sensory processing theory) with other team members, so all can support students in developing self-regulation awareness. April 23-24 in Edmonton. more

Anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorder presentation. Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) often exhibit increased anxiety, which can in turn, increase the impact of the sensory processing disorder. Diane Hinves, Registered Psychologist, and Kathy Mulka, Occupational Therapist, will present information on the relationship between SPD and Anxiety, and discuss a number of strategies with participants. April 24 in Edmonton more

Feeding Frustrations: Innovative Strategies that work with instructor: Angela Mansolillo
May 7-8 in Sacramento, CA more   

 

OT-SI Intervention: Incorporating a Sensory Integration Frame of Reference in Paediatric Practice. Course will provide a foundation for treatment of sensory integration and praxis difficulties in children. Participants will have the option of attending the 2- day (May 13&14) OR 3-day workshop (May 13,14,15). brochure. to register

Attachment and Psychopathology with Patricia McKinsey Crittenden, Ph.D. 5-day course June 2-4 and August 17-18 in Victoria. more

Mealtime Miseries:  Management of Complex Feeding Disorders  June 10-11  in Toronto. more


65th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association - June 17 - 20 in Edmonton. more


Brain Development & Learning: Making Sense of the Science, 3rd biennial international conference - interdisciplinary conference on cutting edge research in neuroscience, mental health and child development July 16-20 in Vancouver more         

Diana A. Henry Montreal Workshop (100% English): Sensory Tools For Toddlers and Preschoolers (Day 1) Sensory Tools For Elementary School Age (Day 2) Sensory Tools For Teens (Day 3). September 8-10 in Montreal more


Clinical Assessment and Practical Interventions for Praxis and Fundamentals of Sensory Integration Theory intermediate/advanced workshop presented by Dr. Teresa May-Benson. The course will present an overview of the components of praxis with an emphasis on clinical assessment and intervention of praxis problems in children using a sensory integration frame of reference.  Information on registration available the beginning of April. September 16-18 in Calgary. Contact kids4ot@gmail.com for more info.

8th National Workshop for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists and the NMEDA-Canada Conference, presented by the Quebec Rehabilitation Institute (IRDPQ) and the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) in Quebec City September 16-18.  more         


Continuing Education Award of $1000 is available annually in Occupational Therapy. Eligible continuing education activities include: conferences (travel and registration), workshops, professional development courses, seminars, or graduate studies – in Canada only. Submission deadline each year is September 30. The award is made available by Francis & Associatesmore info on the award 





 

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