Jul
03
Occupational Therapy Virtual Open House
Join Island Health for a Virtual Open House where you can learn about exciting career opportunities. Meet managers, coordinators, practicing OTs and practice supports about the amazing work they do and what a typical day looks like. The open house will begin with a general presentation about Island Health and the sites/clients we support, followed by a Q&A session for any burning questions you may have, and an opportunity to pop into breakout rooms to speak with specific sites. Our recruitment team will also be present to answer any questions you have about joining Island Health, our new signing bonuses or moving to beautiful Vancouver Island! Whether you're a student considering a career in public healthcare or a seasoned professional looking to make a career change, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to speak with our amazing team. We can't wait to see you there! Wednesday, July 3 3:00 - 5:00 pm (PST)
Sep
09
Resilience 101: Essentials for Healthcare Providers
Virtual (Live Online Sessions + Self-Paced) This virtual 5-week course is all about providing personalized tools that help healthcare workers navigate challenges in healthcare. In healthcare, burnout, vicarious trauma, and moral injury are common challenges that can take a toll on even the most dedicated professionals. The constant demands, high-pressure environments, and emotional strain can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment. However, there are tools and strategies you can equip yourself with to navigate these stresses and continue loving what you do. By building resilience, you can sustain your well-being, enhance your performance, and maintain a deep connection with your passion for healthcare.
Sep
14
NOI Presents: Explain Pain with Luke Bongiorno, PT, MCMT (Burlington, ON)
September 14 - 15 (9am - 5pm both days) Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment Ltd. (Not wheelchair accessible) 1200 Burloak Drive, Burlington, ON, L7L 6B4Canada
Sep
17
2024 Motion Rehab Expo - Saskatoon, SK
SASKATOON Tuesday, September 17 • 8am-3pm Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre 2002 Airport Dr., SK S7L 6M4
Sep
23
Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care (ACPAC) Program
Lead the transformation of arthritis and musculoskeletal care and take the next step in your career. The award-winning Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care (ACPAC) Program prepares experienced occupational therapists for extended practice roles in a variety of clinical settings.
This competency-based program integrates academic and clinical training over the course of 5 intensive, week-long sessions (2 weeks of hand-on learning on-site in Toronto and 3 weeks of online learning). The comprehensive curriculum focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, triage, and independent management of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in both adult and paediatric populations.
The 2024 - 25 program runs from September to May in a hybrid format. Application deadline is May 31, 2024.
This competency-based program integrates academic and clinical training over the course of 5 intensive, week-long sessions (2 weeks of hand-on learning on-site in Toronto and 3 weeks of online learning). The comprehensive curriculum focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, triage, and independent management of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in both adult and paediatric populations.
The 2024 - 25 program runs from September to May in a hybrid format. Application deadline is May 31, 2024.
Sep
23
AMP's Knowledge Project: CBT for Distressing Physical Symptoms with Lara Desrosiers (Virtual)
This 6 month virtual learning experience will focus on improving your ability to identify & work with pain related beliefs and distress in your rehabilitation or psychotherapy practice. An individual’s beliefs, thoughts, and emotions will influence their physiology, their experience of their symptoms and how they engage in their unique recovery. Your effectiveness as a practitioner is determined largely by your capacity to intentionally identify and address these factors. However, these are skills that are not taught in most traditional physical rehabilitation programs.
This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals interested in enhancing their psychologically-informed practice.
This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals interested in enhancing their psychologically-informed practice.
Price: $800
Duration: 6 Months
Dates: September 23, 2024 - February 22nd, 2025
Oct
15
The 1st Occupational Therapy Europe Congress 2024 - "Future – Proofing Occupational Therapy"
October 15-19, 2024 Krakow, Poland
Oct
24
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD: 4-Day Intensive Online Training Workshop
Dates: October 24 to 27, 2024 Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) Location: Online (live) via Zoom
Nov
03
Mastering the Clinical Encounter (5-Week Virtual Course)
We know building rapport is a critical piece to successful patient outcomes but we rarely cultivate the skills in this area of our practice. Mastering the art of the building therapeutic connections, adeptly navigating challenging patient dynamics, and getting patient's buy-in with the treatment plans is an art and science. This course will teach you the science and the art. This 5-week live and online course is aimed at nurturing and sustaining robust therapeutic alliances—the foundation of any successful intervention. Through videos, key readings, group discussion and reflective exercises, you'll elevate your clinical interactions to new heights. Gain invaluable strategies for effectively managing difficult clients and addressing ruptures in the therapeutic relationship. Join us and unlock the secrets to more patient engagement, more trust, and achieving unparalleled treatment outcomes.
Nov
16
Psychological Treatment of Anxiety-Related Disorders and Perfectionism (Virtual Workshop)
November 16th (8am - 4pm) Virtual Workshop Please note the local time zone for this workshop is 8 AM - 4 PM (PST). If you are attending from Ontario the start time of the virtual workshop will be 11 AM - 7 PM (EST).