Upcoming Workshops and Educational Events

MSc Rehabilitation Science (Thesis and Course-based online options) and PhD Rehabilitation Science Programs
Presented by: School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University
Application Deadline: September 1 (MSc Course-based)
Hamilton, ON
Visit: www.DiscoverMacSRS.ca


Diana A. Henry Montreal Workshop: Sensory Tools For Toddlers and Preschoolers (Day 1) Sensory Tools For Elementary School Age (Day 2) Sensory Tools For Teens (Day 3)
Presented by: E.P.A.T. Workshops
September 8-10, 2010
Montreal, Quebec
Visit: www.epatworkshops.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=92


Pathyways to Health Development + DIR© Training
Presented by: York University's Faculty of Education and Milton & Ethel Harris Research Initiative
September 8 to November 24, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: allisona@yorku.ca
Contact: Alicia, (416) 736-2100 ext. 20401
Visit: edu.yorku.ca/profdev/pathways/


Home Modifications and Universal Design for Persons with Disabilities
Presented by: Capital Health's Occupational Therapy Department
September 9-10, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: suzanne.chipp@cdha.nshealth.ca
Contact: Suzanne Chipp, (902) 473-2418


Hip Health 2010: Current Perspectives for Health Care Professionals
Presented by: Dr. Emil Schemitsch and Dr. Mohit Bhandari
September 10 and 11, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Email: trauma7@mcmaster.ca
Contact: Mike Saccone, (905)-527-4322 ext. 44982
Website: www.cmecourses.ca


The Basics of Return to Work for Supervisors
Presented by: Gowan Consulting
September 14, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Visit: www.gowanhealth.com/category/catalog/workshop/rtw-expert


Raise the Ante Against Health Care Fraud!
Presented by: CHCAA
September 14-15, 2010
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Email: administrator@chcaa.org
Contact: Jacinta Khan, (416) 593-2633 ext 250
Visit: www.chcaa.org


Complex Return to Work Issues for the Return to Work Professional
Presented by: Gowan Consulting
September 15, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Visit: www.gowanhealth.com/category/catalog/workshop/rtw-expert


Equipment Education Event and Workshop
Presented by: MS Society Toronto Chapter & Ability
September 15, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: MS - Nancy Torrance, 416-967-3033
Email: nancy.torrance@mssociety.ca
Visit: www.mssociety.ca


Social Thinking Across the Home and School by Michelle Garcia Winner
Presented by: Autism Ontario, Niagara Chapter & Brock University
September 16-17, 2010
Niagara Falls Ontario
Email: conference.autismniagara@gmail.com
Contact: Stephanie Matthews, (905) 682-2776
Visit: www.autismontario.com/niagara


Patient Safety and the Use of Restraints in Ontario Hospitals: Lessons Learned from the Jeffrey James Inquest
Presented by: Ontario Hospital Association
September 17, 2010
Videoconference, 12 pm EST
Contact: Katherine Byrne, (416) 205-1355
Email: kbyrne@oha.com
Visit: www.oha.com


What Practice Makes Sense for People with Cognitive Challenges
Presented by: Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy
September 17-18, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: pauline.fraser@dal.ca
Contact: Pauline Fraser, (902) 494-6351 Visit: www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca


Essentials of Family Therapy: Part 1 (Basic Concepts and Clinical Applications)
Presented by: Dr. Kenneth Kwan, PhD, RMFT, C Psych
September 17-18, 2010
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: jmckee@oshawapsychotherapytraining.com
Contact: Jenny McKee, (905) 721-7723
Visit: www.oshawapsychotherapytraining.com


Integration of Infant Dynamic and Postural Reflex Patterns: Neuro-sensory-motor and Reflex Integration
Presented by: The Centre for Neurological Development & Integration, Inc.
September 18-21, 2010
Guelph, Ontario
Email: jagosta@cndi.ca
Contact: Joan Agosta, (519) 822-4491
Visit: www.cndi.ca


Assessment of Awareness of Disability (AAD): Evaluation of awareness of disability in an occupational therapy top-down intervention planning approach
Presented by: Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy
September 20-22, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: pauline.fraser@dal.ca
Contact: Pauline Fraser, (902) 494-6351 Visit: www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca


International Forum on Disability Management 2010
Presented by: International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
September 20-22, 2010
Los Angeles, California
Email: jwolf@iaiabc.org
Contact: Jennifer Wolf Horejsh, (608) 663-6355
Visit: www.ifdm2010.com/program.html


Cognitive Impairment in the Aging Driver: Assessment Issues and the Use of Simulators
Presented by: Dr. Michel Bédard
September 21, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Assessment of Awareness of Disability (AAD): Evaluation of awareness of disability in an occupational therapy top-down intervention planning approach
Presented by: Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy
September 21-23, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: pauline.fraser@dal.ca
Contact: Pauline Fraser, (902) 494-6351 Visit: www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca


The Legend of the Geriatric Fall: A Symposium in Three Parts
Presented by: McMaster University - Regional Geriatric Program central; Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine; Continuing Gerontological Education Cooperative (CGEC)
September 22, 2010
Hamilton, Ontario
Email: gercntr@mcmaster.ca
Contact: Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, (905) 525-9140 ext. 24449
Visit: www.aging.mcmaster.ca


Patient Safety and Mental Health: Meeting Unmet Needs, Ensuring Patient and Client Safety
Presented by: Ontario Hospital Association
September 23-24, 3010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: ewiselka@oha.com
Contact: Elizabeth Wiselka, (416) 205-1352
Visit: www.oha.com


OSOT Annual Conference 2010 - Inspiration for a New Decade
Presented by: Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT)
September 24-25, 2010
Mississauga, ON
Email: osot@osot.on.ca
Contact: Heather Reid 519-652-0364
Visit: www.osot.on.ca


Setting the Balance of Care in Northwestern Ontario Presented by: North West Local Health Integration Network
September 24, 2010
Videoconference, 12-1 pm, EDT
Email: lisa.carlson@lhins.on.ca
Contact: Lisa Carlson, (866) 907-5446 ext. 2001 (toll free) or (807) 684-9425 ext. 2001


Acupressure Workshop for Stress Release- Seva Stress Release Protocol
Presented by: Anne Braund, OT/PT
September 25, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: theannergycentre@rogers.com
Contact: Anne Braund, (416) 234-8223


Conference:DIR/Floortime Model and the Provision of Comprehensive Diagnosis and Intervention for Families of Children with Problems Relating & Communicating, including Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by: Clinical Communications Consultants
September 25-27, 2010
North York, Ontario
Email: caringconnection@caringconnection.ca
Visit: www.caringconnection.ca


Interprofessional Care: "How To" and "So What"
Presented by: Ontario Hospital Association
September 27, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: gfernandes@oha.com
Contact: Gertrude Fernandes, (416) 205-1398
Visit: www.oha.com


Technology to Support Safe Driving: Information for Occupational Therapists
Presented by: Jan Polgar
September 28, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Building Your Case: When and How to Justify the use of Type 3 Manual Wheelchairs or Type 5 Tilt/Dynamic Tilt Chairs
Presented by: Handicare
September 28, 2010
Burlington, Ontario
Email: info@handicare.ca
Contact: (800) 514-7061 or (416) 739-8333


Conflict Resolution Skills
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
September 29, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


The Inclusive Classroom, and Preventing Special Education Due Process
Presented by: Spectrum Training Systems
September 29-30, 2010
East Lansing, Michigan
Contact: (920) 749-0332
Visit: www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com


Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities – Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Presented by: UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education
September 29th – October 1st, 2010
Vancouver, BC
Email: ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Contact: Katia Selezeneva (604) 822-7524
Visit: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca


Building Your Case: When and How to Justify the use of Type 3 Manual Wheelchairs or Type 5 Tilt/Dynamic Tilt Chairs
Presented by: Handicare
September 30, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Email: info@handicare.ca
Contact: (800) 514-7061 or (416) 739-8333


Assertive Communication
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
September 30, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


7th Annual Mental Health Academic/Clinical Day
Presented by: Southlake Regional Health Centre, Dept. of Psychiatry and Mental Health Programs
October 1, 2010
Newmarket, Ontario
Email: nsturgeon@southlakeregional.org
Contact: Nikki Sturgeon, (905) 895-4521 ext. 6348
Visit: www.southlakeregional.org


Using Unstable Surfaces To Promote Functional Outcomes In The Treatment Of The Pediatric Patient (1 day)
Presented by: E.P.A.T. Workshops
October 1, 2010
Montreal, Quebec
Visit: www.epatworkshops.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=90


Enabling Occupation in Children: The Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach
Presented by: Angela Mandich, Ph.D., OT Reg. (Ont.) (Author)
Co-hosted by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
October 1-2, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: CAOT Education Administrator, education@caot.ca
Visit: www.caot.ca


An Occupational Therapists' Fast Track to Enabling Occupation
Presented by: Dalhousie School of Occupational Therapy
October 4-29, 2010
Online course
Email: pauline.fraser@dal.ca
Contact: Pauline Fraser, (902) 494-6351
Visit: www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca


The Occupational Therapist's Role in a Specialized Driver Rehabilitation Program
Presented by: Dana Benoit
October 5, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Accessible Service Excellence Series
Presented by: Ontario Tourism Education Training (OTEC)
October 5-7, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: gmcwatters@otec.org
Contact: Geni McWatters, (416) 622-1975 ext 210
Visit: www.otec.org


Pneumonia: Community to Hospital to Home Again
Presented by: Ontario Respiratory Care Society, Greater Toronto Region, Barrie Planning committee
October 6, 2010
Barrie, Ontario
Email: orcs@on.lung.ca
Contact: ORCS, (888) 344-LUNG or (416) 864-9911
Visit: www.on.lung.ca/orcs


The Art of Being in a Doing World: Adding Meaning for Those Living with Eating Disorders
Presented by: Michelle Elliot
October 12, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Respiratory Care Update
Presented by: Ontario Respiratory Care Society, Northeastern Ontario Region
October 13, 2010
Sudbury, Ontario
Email: orcs@on.lung.ca
Contact: ORCS, (888) 344-LUNG or (416) 864-9911
Visit: www.on.lung.ca/orcs


Essentials of Couples Therapy
Presented by: Dr. Kenneth Kwan, PhD, RMFT, C Psych
October 15-16, 2010
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: jmckee@oshawapsychotherapytraining.com
Contact: Jenny McKee, (905) 721-7723
Visit: www.oshawapsychotherapytraining.com


2010 Hand and Upper Limb Symposium
Presented by: Hand and Upper Limb Center
October 15-16, 2010
London, Ontario Email: Lesley.VonDehn@sjhc.london.on.ca
Visit: www.uwo.ca/surgery/plastics/HULC


Seating and Mobility
Presented by: Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists
October 16-17, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta
Email: info@saot.ca
Contact: (780) 238-9111
Visit: www.saot.ca
The Basics of MSD Prevention and Hazard Prevention
Presented by: Gowan Consulting
October 19, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Visit: www.gowanhealth.com/content/basics-msd-prevention-hazard-assessment-tools-msd


The McMaster Handwriting Assessment Protocol
Presented by: Nancy Pollock & Julia Lockhart
October 19, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Mobility - Power and Seating
Presented by: Anthony Despoja @ Invacare Canada & Ability
October 20, 2010
North York, Ontario
Email: dkirkland@abilityhealthcare.ca
Contact: Diana Kirkland at (416) 444-4470 ext. 269
Visit: www.abilityhealthcare.ca


Advanced Workshop on Implementation of MSD Prevention Strategies
Presented by: Gowan Consulting
October 20-21, 2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Visit: www.gowanhealth.com/content/advanced-workshop-implementation-msd-prevention-strategies


Resp Fest: A Respiratory Care Update
Presented by: Ontario Respiratory Care Society, South Central Ontario Region
October 21, 2010
Cambridge, Ontario
Email: orcs@on.lung.ca
Contact: ORCS, (888) 344-LUNG or (416) 864-9911
Visit: www.on.lung.ca/orcs


Inspiration Through Education
Presented by: Ontario Respiratory Care Society, Northwestern Ontario Region
October 21, 2010
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: orcs@on.lung.ca
Contact: ORCS, (888) 344-LUNG or (416) 864-9911
Visit: www.on.lung.ca/orcs


MindWorks presents: Cognitive Rehabilitation: The Quadraphonic Approach
Presented by: Beatriz C. Abreu Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA
October 21-22, 2010
Peterborough, Ontario
Email: admin@mindworksgroup.ca
Contact: (705) 741-3412
Visit: www.mindworksgroup.ca


Interventions, Effects, and Outcomes in Occupational Therapy
Presented by: Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy
October 21-22, 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: pauline.fraser@dal.ca
Contact: Pauline Fraser, (902) 494-6351 Visit: www.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca


The Story Behind Home Accessibility and Universal Design
Presented by: Motion Specialties
October 21-22, 2010
Windsor, Ontario
Email: cfuerth@themotiongroup.com or ntudorache@themotiongroup.com
Contact: (519) 252-2011


Closing the Gap
October 21-23, 2010
Preconference Workshops - October 19-20, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Email: registration@closingthegap.com
Contact: Jan Latzke, (507) 248-3294
visit: www.closingthegap.com


3rd Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
Presented by: UBC
October 27 – 29, 2010
Hamilton, ON
Email: ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Contact: Katia Selezeneva (604) 822-7524
Visit: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Brochures/AdvNot_Obesity.pdf


Treatment Of The Child With Hypotonia
Presented by: E.P.A.T. Workshops
October 27-29, 2010
Quebec City, Quebec
Visit: www.epatworkshops.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=63


Compassion Fatigue Seminar
Presented by: Gluckstein & Associates LLP
October 29, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
visit: www.torontolawyerswebsiteservices.com


The Art and Science of Pain Management in Women
Presented by: Debbie Patterson BscPT
october 29, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: sonia.bibershtein@wchospital.ca or tania.obljubek@wchospital.ca


clinical Aspects of Frontal Lobe Dysfunction
Presented by: Baycrest - Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit
October 29, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: pferreira@baycrest.org
Contact: Paula Ferreira, (416) 785-2500 ext 2363
Visit: www.klaru-baycrest.on.ca


Key Software Issues in Assessing Students with Learning Disabilities
Presented by: Heidi Cramm
November 2, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Making Theory a Reality in Respiratory Care
Presented by: Ontario Respiratory Care Society, Greater Toronto Region
November 4, 2010
Markham, Ontario
Email: orcs@on.lung.ca
Contact: ORCS, (888) 344-LUNG or (416) 864-9911
Visit: www.on.lung.ca/orcs


Therapeutic Interventions with Children and Families in High Conflict Separation/Divorce Situations: Part 1 (Basic Concepts & Clinical Applications)
Presented by: Dr. Helen Radovanovic, PhD, C Psych
November 5-6, 2010
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: jmckee@oshawapsychotherapytraining.com
Contact: Jenny McKee, (905) 721-7723
Visit: www.oshawapsychotherapytraining.com


Leadership Certificate for Hospital Boards
Presented by: Ontario Hospital Association
November 6-7, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: aferrari@oha.com
Visit: www.gce-oha.com


Health Achieve
Presented by:
November 8-10, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: mromero@oha.com
Contact: Mary Romero, (416) 205-1434
Visit: www.ohahealthachieve.com


Conflict Resolution Skills
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 9, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Assertive Communication
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 10, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Bringing Creativity into Clinical Practice with Older Adults
Presented by: The Baycrest Social Workers
November 12, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Email: pferreira@baycrest.org
Contact: Paula Ferreira, (416) 785-2500 ext 2363


Pediatric Home Modification Recommendations: Assessing Environments and Future Needs
Presented by: Tanya Eimantas
November 16, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Conflict Resolution Skills
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 16, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Facilitation Skills for the Return to Work Expert
Presented by: Gowan Consulting
November 16-18,2010
Mississauga, Ontario
Visit: www.gowanhealth.com/category/catalog/workshop/rtw-expert


Spinal Solutions and Overview of Homedics/Obus Forme Products
Presented by: Ted Seligman & Jennifer Puls, Homedics/Obus Forme & Ability
November 17, 2010
North York, Ontario
Email: dkirkland@abilityhealthcare.ca
Contact: Diana Kirkland at (416) 444-4470 ext. 269
Visit: www.abilityhealthcare.ca


Conflict Resolution Skills
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 17, 2010
London, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Assertive Communication
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 17, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Assertive Communication
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
November 18, 2010
London, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Cognition: Choosing Assessment Tools
Presented by: The Ottawa Hospital
November 22, 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Email: vegauthier@toh.on.ca
Contact: Veronique Gauthier, (613) 798-5555 ext 17722


Disobedient, Disruptive, Defiant, and Disturbed Students: Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students
Presented by: Spectrum Training Systems
November 22-23
East Lansing, Michigan
Contact: (920) 749-0332
visit: www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com


2nd Conference on Positive Aging-An Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Health Professionals
Presented by: UBC
November 26-27, 2010
Vancouver, BC
Email: ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Contact: Katia Selezeneva (604) 822-7524
Visit: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca


Seeing our Clients through their Journey with Vision Loss: What Occupational Therapists can do for Clients of all Ages with Low Vision
Presented by: Lara Anderson and Corie Haslbeck
November 30, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Process Experiential – An Emotion-Focused Approach to Therapy Part 1: Foundations, Emotion, Empathy, and Alliance Formation
Presented by: Dr. Jeanne Watson PhD, C Psych
December 3-4, 2010
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: jmckee@oshawapsychotherapytraining.com
Contact: Jenny McKee, (905) 721-7723
Visit: www.oshawapsychotherapytraining.com


Integrating Rehabilitation Principles into Chronic Disease Self-Management
Presented by: Lori Letts
December 14, 2010
Webinar, 12:00 to 1:00 pm (EDT)
Visit: www.caot.ca


Mediation - A Process for Conflict Intervention
Presented by: Achieve Training Centre
December 15-16, 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: (204) 452-0180
Email: info@achievecentre.com
Visit: www.achievecentre.com


Rehabilitation for Complex Patients: A Primer for Family Physicians
Presented by: Toronto Rehab
January 21, 2011
Toronto, Ontario
Email: conferences@torontorehab.on.ca
Contact: (416) 597-3422 ext 3693


Free online webinars
Presented by: Various presenters and topics
Date: Available 24/7 free on charge
Email: inservices@agtahomecare.com
Contact: 1-866-528-4753
Visit: www.agtahomecare.com/player.php