CAOT Workshop Deadlines Approaching!

Ergonomics for occupational therapists: Conducting upper limb musculoskeletal disorder interventions in the workplace (December 8 and 9, 2017)

In this two-day interactive and hands-on workshop, occupational therapist clinicians will learn and apply up-to-date scientific evidence and ergonomic assessment techniques pertaining to the identification, assessment and intervention of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Participants will practice the steps in conducting an ergonomic assessment in the workplace using a variety of validated tools with videotaped case studies. Participants will identify risk management solutions that focus on preventing further injury in the job, or facilitating return-to-work of an injured worker.

Dr. Judy Village is a Certified Professional Ergonomist in Canada and the U.S. She has more than 25 years of experience conducting applied research, consulting and providing education in ergonomics with a focus on musculoskeletal disorder prevention. Dr. Village is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Population and Public Health at UBC, teaching a masters level course in ergonomics. Dr. Village has over 100 publications and conference proceedings and is frequently an invited speaker at conferences and workshops across Canada and the US.

Registration is required to participate.

Dates: December 8 and 9, 2017

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Location: Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre Burnaby

Registration: https://caot.ca/viewEvent.html?no_header=true&productId=9757

Registration deadline: November 1, 2017

Registration fees:

$485 for CAOT Members

$727.50 for non members

If you have any questions please contact education@caot.ca

Integrating cognitive behavioural therapy into your occupational therapy practice (March 2018)

Level 1 (basic)

This two-day practical workshop presented by Gord Hirano is intended for occupational therapists who wish to understand what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is and begin to use CBT approaches in their occupational therapy practice. Self-reflection, lecture and hands-on practice opportunities will be utilized to assist participants in learning a framework for understanding the skills that support positive connections with clients, the foundations of CBT, the ‘5 Ws’ and how to utilize CBT in occupational therapy practice.

Registration is required to participate.

Dates: March 2 and 3, 2018

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Location: Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre

Registration: https://caot.ca/viewEvent.html?no_header=true&productId=9772

Early bird registration deadline: November 29, 2017

Early bird registration fees:

$400 for CAOT Members

$600 for non members

Level 2 (intermediate)

This two-day practical workshop is intended for occupational therapists who wish to further their cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills and increase their confidence in using CBT in their occupational therapy practice. Self-reflection, lecture, small group discussion and hands-on practice opportunities will be utilized to assist participants in becoming more reflective about their CBT knowledge and skills, as well as developing more advanced CBT knowledge and skills.

Registration is required to participate.

Dates: March 5 and 6, 2018

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Location: Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre

Registration: https://caot.ca/viewEvent.html?no_header=true&productId=9775

Early bird registration deadline: November 29, 2017

Early bird registration fees:

$475 for CAOT Members

$712.50 for non members

Gord Hirano is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is the Executive Director at the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia and is an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the O.T. program at McMaster University as well as maintaining a private practice in occupational therapy. Gord practices as an occupational therapist and actively does CBT with adult individuals with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Gord has obtained several advanced trainings in CBT.

If you have any questions please contact education@caot.ca