Upcoming Event: cOnnecT Day

When: November 3, 2018

Where: River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC

Join CAOT-BC, COTBC and UBC OS&OT for an exciting day that will include:

• COTBC AGM
• COTBC Forum: Let’s Connect on Current Occupational Therapy Practice in BC
• An update from the UBC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
• An activity update from CAOT-BC
• Citation Award - BC presentation
• Stephen Epp’s lecture as the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding OT of the Year award

Registration and more information

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Deadline extended! Networking & Education Day September 28, 2018

Last chance to take advantage of our new low rates! Registration closes Friday at 5pm.

What will you gain from this event? 

• Powerful coaching techniques that will enhance and grow your communication and leadership skills
• An overview of resources available to help your clients make informed decisions about their housing needs 
• A greater understanding of how to navigate your personal and professional life transition experiences
• ...and more! 

When: September 28, 2018

Where: Motion Specialties, 101 – 8255 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC

Agenda and more information

Registration

In person: CAOT-BC Member $99; Student Member $49; Non-Member $149

Webinar (1:30-3:30pm only): CAOT-BC Member $25; Non-member $50

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Deadline approaching: CAOT-BC Managing Director

The deadline to apply for the CAOT-BC Managing Director position is approaching. The Managing Director is responsible for activities in the areas of practice, representation, and the ongoing development and promotion of CAOT-BC. This position is part time, for three days per week.

Find out more and apply by August 17, 2018.

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CAOT-BC is Hiring!

CAOT is currently recruiting a Managing Director for the regional chapter in British Columbia, who will be responsible for activities in the areas of practice, representation, and the ongoing development and promotion of CAOT-BC. This position is part time, for three days per week.

Find out more and apply by August 17, 2018.

CAOT-BC Announcement

It is with sadness and gratitude that CAOT-BC announces Giovanna Boniface’s departure as Managing Director of CAOT-BC and National Director of Professional Affairs, effective July 12, 2018.

Since 2012, Giovanna has played a critical role in the growth and success of CAOT-BC, and the development of the chapter model and the National Director of Professional Affairs portfolio. Under Giovanna’s leadership, CAOT-BC has become a well respected, influential and prominent allied health organization in BC.

CAOT thanks Giovanna for her 6.5 years of dedicated service and significant accomplishments. She will be missed by staff, members, stakeholders and community partners. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours. Sarah Charles, CAOT-BC Service Coordinator, will serve as the main point of contact during the transition to a new Managing Director, scharles@caot.ca.

Recruitment for the CAOT-BC Managing Director role is underway, with a closing date of July 31, 2018.

If you have any questions or concerns during this transition process, please contact Janet Craik, CAOT Executive Director, jcraik@caot.ca

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CAOT-BC Networking & Education Day

Register today! CAOT-BC is offering another Networking & Education Day in 2018 in Vancouver. 

When: September 28, 2018
Where: Motion Specialties, 101 – 8255 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC
Agenda and more information
Can't attend in person? Check out the afternoon sessions remotely via webinar!

This exciting day will include:

Here comes another one: Navigating life’s transitions using our occupational perspectives

Katie Bunting

Lecturer, UBC OSOT

Transitions are universal and their impacts can be significant. As occupational therapists, we are often attuned to the transitions our clients are facing and how best to enable their successful navigation through these transitions. However, it is equally important that we acknowledge the many transitions we face as occupational therapists and know how best to successfully move through these ourselves. Katie will take what she has learned from the literature and her research with Dr. Susan Forwell and UBC MOT students to share understandings of the universal and layered experiences of transitions. Through considering life transitions using an occupational perspective, she will facilitate your application of learnings to your own personal and professional life transition experiences.

Registration

In person: CAOT-BC Member $99; Student Member $49; Non-Member $149

Webinar (1:30-3:30pm only): CAOT-BC Member $25; Non-member $50  

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CAOT-BC Networking & Education Day

CAOT-BC is offering another Networking & Education Day in 2018 in Vancouver!

When: September 28, 2018
Where: Motion Specialties, 101 – 8255 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC
Agenda and more information
Can't attend in person? Attend the afternoon sessions remotely via webinar!

This exciting day will include:

Working Together to Enhance Social Outcomes of Housing Investment

Elizabeth Tang, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Knowledge Transfer Consultant in BC

Changes to people’s health, household composition, or finance can impact housing needs. Successfully accommodating these changes requires a variety of strategies including housing models that integrates support services, and home design and modifications that respond to the needs and enhance quality of life. 

Drawing on the work from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the presenter will provide an overview of: 1) resources available for occupational therapists to help their clients make informed decisions, whether they are seniors, caregivers, having poor mobility or low vision, or are simply planning for the future; and 2) the accessibility requirements in the National Housing Co-Investment Fund program for new and repaired housing units that promote universal design and visitability, and how input from occupational therapists can be valuable for builders and contractors applying for the funding. 

Registration

In person: CAOT-BC Member $99; Student Member $49; Non-Member $149

Webinar (1:30-3:30pm only): CAOT-BC Member $25; Non-member $50  

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CAOT-BC Networking & Education Day: Registration Now Open!

Mark your calendars! CAOT-BC is offering another Networking & Education Day in 2018 in Vancouver. 

When: September 28, 2018
Where: Motion Specialties, 101 – 8255 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC
Agenda and more information

This exciting day will include:

Introduction to Coaching Skills Workshop 
Helen Wale, MA, ACC, CPHR.

Are you...?

• Interested in increasing your effectiveness as a leader or supervisor?
• Wanting to help your teams identify and achieve their goals?
• Keen to improve your communication skills and work performance?

Approach

During this introductory workshop, participants will be introduced to basic skills to use in successful coach-approach conversations. You will discover powerful coaching techniques that will enhance and grow your communication and leadership skills.

Workshop Outcomes

• Understand the difference between coaching and mentoring
• Strengthen listening and questioning skills
• Practice real coaching conversations

Benefits of coaching

Helps new leaders and managers improve communication, goal setting, deal with performance issues and “burnout”.

At a team level, coaching can:

Accelerate performance and team effectiveness through improved collaborations and decision-making.

Support training and development (e.g. communication skills, time management and prioritization).

Registration

In person: CAOT-BC Member $99; Student Member $49; Non-Member $149

Webinar (1:30-3:30pm only): CAOT-BC Member $25; Non-member $50  

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Stay Up-To-Date on Research!

Don’t forget – as a member of CAOT and CAOT-BC, you have unlimited free access to the following international and domestic journals, magazines, database, and bulletin:

• Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapy Now
• Risk Proof The Risk Management Magazine for CAOT
• American Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
• British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• erg-go: La revue des ergothérapeutes du Québec
• Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
• New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
• OTseeker
• Revue Francophone de Recherche en Ergotherérapie
• South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
• WFOT Bulletin

Here’s a glimpse at what’s been published so far in 2018:

AJOT: Interventions for Women with Substance Abuse Issues: A Scoping Review

There has been a clear shift toward harm-reduction and a multi-faceted intervention approach using education, psychotherapy, and developing component skills. There is some evidence to support the efficacy of occupation-based intervention, but more evidence is sorely needed.

BJOT: Occupational therapists' contributions to fostering older adults' social participation: A scoping review

It appears to be cost-effective to foster social participation in older adults and OTs must find ways to incorporate this into practice. Community stakeholders must be engaged in research.

CJOT: Occupational transition in the process of becoming housed following chronic homelessness

To increase instances of community inclusion, housing retention, and adequate support for people who transition from being homeless to housed, the occupations of a chronically homeless person must be considered.

Start searching now

Post by Catherine Lloyd, fieldwork student with CAOT-BC

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CAOT-BC Regional Forums Coming to You

Join CAOT-BC Managing Director Giovanna Boniface
and Service Coordinator Sarah Charles for association
updates and activities, including advocacy initiatives,
promotion and representation events, and information
on member benefits. There will also be an opportunity
for questions and feedback.

Free for any occupational therapist to attend
(public or private sector, member or non-member),
however registration is required.

Vancouver General Hospital
March 8, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm
Register here

University Hospital of Northern BC
March 14, 2018 | 11:30am-1:00pm
Register here - Deadline to register is March 1

Richmond Mental Health Services
March 27, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm
Register here

Hope Centre at Lions Gate Hospital
April 5th, 2018 | 3:00-4:00pm
Register here

#OT365

CAOT-BC Regional Forums Coming to You

Join CAOT-BC Managing Director Giovanna Boniface
and Service Coordinator Sarah Charles for association
updates and activities, including advocacy initiatives,
promotion and representation events, and information
on member benefits. There will also be an opportunity
for questions and feedback.

Free for any occupational therapist to attend
(public or private sector, member or non-member),
however registration is required.

Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey

February 6, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria
OR by video conference at: Aberdeen Hospital, Victoria General Hospital,
Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Queen Alexandra Centre, Gorge Road Hospital

February 7, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Kamloops Home and Community Care, Kamloops

February 15, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Vancouver General Hospital
March 8, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm
Register here


University Hospital of Northern BC
March 14, 2018 | 11:30am-1:00pm
Register here

Richmond Mental Health Services
March 27, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm
Register here

Hope Centre at Lions Gate Hospital
April 5th, 2018 | 3:00-4:00pm
Register here

Stay tuned for more dates and locations!

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Last Chance to Register: CAOT-BC Networking & Education Day

Registration deadline is February 2, 2018. Book your spot now!

Highlights include:

• safeTALK, a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK-trained helpers are an important part of suicide-safer communities, working alongside intervention resources to identify and avert suicide risks. Learn more here

• Scott Marcinkow of Haper Grey LLP will answer your questions about Employment Law & Human Rights.
• Occupational therapists can encounter a number of issues when involved in Graduated Return-To-Work programs for clients and employers.  It is in this context that Harper Grey offers a primer on Employment Law and Human Rights which will review:
• What is a disability?
• What is the Duty to Accommodate?
• What constitutes “Undue Hardship” when assessing the extent of accommodations?
• What are the employee’s obligations in the accommodation process?
• What are the employer’s obligations in the accommodation process?
• Sample cases

• Kathy Corbett, COTBC Registrar and CEO will speak on Accountability: The Heart of Professional Practice.
• Advancing occupational therapy in private practice is situated in ensuring professional accountability in everyday practice. Using cases, this presentation will reinforce key principles of professional accountability and application of COTBC standards of practice to support safe, ethical and quality practice. Approaches to improve practice and avoiding pitfalls will be explored.

Agenda & more information

Event registration

#OT365

CAOT-BC Regional Forums Coming to You

Join CAOT-BC Managing Director Giovanna Boniface and Service Coordinator Sarah Charles for association updates and activities, including advocacy initiatives, promotion and representation events, and information on member benefits. There will also be an opportunity for questions and feedback.

Free for any occupational therapist to attend (public or private sector, member or
non-member), however registration is required.

Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey

February 6, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria
OR by video conference at: Aberdeen Hospital, Victoria General Hospital,
Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Queen Alexandra Centre, Gorge Road Hospital

February 7, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Kamloops Home and Community Care, Kamloops

February 15, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm

Register here

Vancouver General Hospital
March 8, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm
Register here

Stay tuned for more dates and locations!

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Happy Holidays from CAOT-BC

Photo credit: Foter.com

As 2017 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your support of the association and wish you a happy holiday season! 

CAOT-BC will be closed December 23 - January 1st, reopening January 2nd. 

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Deadline Approaching: CAOT-BC Networking & Education Day

Registration ends soon! Book your spot now!

Highlights include:

• safeTALK, a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK-trained helpers are an important part of suicide-safer communities, working alongside intervention resources to identify and avert suicide risks. Learn more here

• Scott Marcinkow of Haper Grey LLP will answer your questions about Employment Law & Human Rights.
• Occupational therapists can encounter a number of issues when involved in Graduated Return-To-Work programs for clients and employers.  It is in this context that Harper Grey offers a primer on Employment Law and Human Rights which will review:
• What is a disability?
• What is the Duty to Accommodate?
• What constitutes “Undue Hardship” when assessing the extent of accommodations?
• What are the employee’s obligations in the accommodation process?
• What are the employer’s obligations in the accommodation process?
• Sample cases

• Kathy Corbett, COTBC Registrar and CEO will speak on Accountability: The Heart of Professional Practice.
• Advancing occupational therapy in private practice is situated in ensuring professional accountability in everyday practice. Using cases, this presentation will reinforce key principles of professional accountability and application of COTBC standards of practice to support safe, ethical and quality practice. Approaches to improve practice and avoiding pitfalls will be explored.

Agenda & more information

Event registration

Evidence for Occupational Therapy at your Fingertips

Are you an advocate for the value of occupational therapy? Looking for some evidence to present to your supervisor, MLA, MP or other decision maker?

Check out the CAOT-BC webpage Benefits & Value of OT for resources demonstrating the value and effectiveness of occupational therapy. These include:

• A list of recently published journals and evidence
• Four infographics

Have something to add? Send us your personal or practice stories, project or research results and any other evidence for occupational therapy to caotbc@caot.ca

It's not too late to join or renew!

Has your CAOT-BC membership expired? Thinking about joining CAOT-BC? It's not too late! 

Your support ensures the viability of the only professional association that represents occupational therapy in BC. In addition, membership gives you access to all the benefits of CAOT plus many exclusive resources and benefits specifically catered to BC occupational therapists. For example:

• Advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to occupational therapy in BC and communicating the value of occupational therapy to external stakeholders, including government. Your membership with CAOT-BC directly supports this vital work.

• Free access to evidence- thousands of full text journals through the Electronic Health Library of BC (eHLbc).

• The monthly OTalkBC newsletter includes community event listings, opportunities for continuing education, important updates from BC Bid and other agencies, career opportunities, and more.

• CAOT-BC Practice Networks provide a forum for sharing expertise and experience in occupational therapy in BC. With 12 active groups (meetings via webinar or teleconference) covering a wide range of practice areas, there is one to fit your needs.

• CAOT-BC Exclusives on BC Lions tickets, PNE passes and events, Broadway Across Canada (BC) shows, and more.

Renew today by logging in to www.caot.ca and completing the online renewal process, which can be accessed by clicking the large red ‘Renew’ button on your “My Account” page.  If you require a password reset to login to your profile on our new website, please contact our Membership Department directly (membership@caot.ca). 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the renewal process, any aspect of CAOT-BC membership, or if you would simply like to provide us with feedback.    

Thank you in advance for supporting the profession—You are CAOT-BC.

Giovanna Boniface, OT, CCLCP

National Director of Professional Affairs / Directrice nationale des affaires professionelles
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists / Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes
Tel: 1- 800-434-2268 ext. 265 Email: gboniface@caot.ca

Sarah Charles, OT

Service Coordinator for CAOT-BC / Coordonnatrice du service de l'ACE-CB

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists / Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes

Phone: 1-800-434-2268 ext. 245 Email: scharles@caot.ca