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Inaugural Research and EBP Symposium
Monday October 28th, 2013
The Western Australia Occupational Therapy Association is pleased to announce the Inaugural Research and EBP Symposium.
We are passionate about promoting Occupational Therapy research in WA and making the results more accessible to practising and new Occupational Therapist’s.
Who should attend? Anyone who wishes to hear about the new and innovative research and EBP happening in our own home town.
Who should present? Any Occupational therapist or student who has completed or has been in a research, evidence based practice or clinical excellence in 2013.
Venue
Princess Margaret Hospital
MacDonalds Lecture Theatre
Administration Building
Roberts Road
Subiaco WA 6008
Time
16:00 – 19:00 ( each presentation will be 10 minutes )
Investment
$5 payment at the door on the day.
CPD
Pre-register for this event will also allow attendance certificate to be given out at the event
Bonus
This unique event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking between researchers and attendees.
Please take the opportunity to register your interest for this unique event by clicking here for registration form and fax/email it direct to the Association office.
We look forward to seeing many research projects presented and a great attendance at this special networking event.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
If you have any grant information that would be of interest to the Association and it’s members, please forward to info@otauswa.com.au
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NEWSLETTER
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RESEARCH
Thought about doing research but not sure about funding check out the latest grant details regarding the 2013 WA OT Association research grant. Submissions open 1st February 2013
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Welcome to the WA Occupational Therapy Association Inc
As President of the WA Occupational Therapy Association I would like to welcome you to our organisation’s website. Within this website you will find information regarding the profession of Occupational Therapy (OT), information for OT students and therapists, how to locate an OT in your area and also relevant information specific to members of the WA Occupational Therapy Association.
For Western Australian Registered Occupational Therapists, OT Support Staff and students, never before has there been a more beneficial time to join your professional association. This web site will give you an insight into the many benefits of becoming a member of the Association.
New features being added for use by Members include a personalised logging system for recording your Continuing Professional Development, access to Scientific Journals and Systematic Evidence Based Reviews through access to Proquest Nursing and Allied Health.
Throughout 2012, we have:
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run 13 professional development courses
- continued to develop our newsletter to increase the clinical content and make the newsletter a more relevant tool for our members
- instigated links between our Interest Groups, and the Professional Development, Marketing and Research & Development Committees so that a more united approach to professional development, research and promotion can be achieved
- established a database of current research projects being undertaken across WA, as well as information regarding research grants available. This is now an ongoing resource that is continually being updated
- Created a Research Grant for the benefit of members wishing to undertake research.
- introduced our new name, along with the new logo and brand for the WA Occupational Therapy Association
In the pipeline for 2013, there are more exciting developments underway:
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promotional material showcasing the role of OT in different clinical areas
- more professional development opportunities. So far we have 10 booked for 2013, with courses on 4 topics pending final confirmation
- and acouple of other initiatives that we find very exciting, but are too early in development to list here. Coming soon…
For more information or enquiries regarding how the Association can be of assistance to you, please Contact Us.
Rebecca Thompson
2012/13 President
WA Occupational Therapy Association
Overview of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are health professionals who are trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing. Occupational Therapists are trained to assess the physical and psychological aspects of illness and injury, and can therefore look at how the illness or injury affects an individual, in all aspects of their life.
An Occupational Therapist might treat you in a hospital, your home environment, or your workplace. Visit our “Find an OT” section on the right of this page for assistance with finding an Occupational Therapist in your area.
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