SAOT News:
New!
The
Occupation of Sleep
Presenter:
Dr. Cary Brown, PhD
March
5 & 6, 2010
Room 3-26 Corbett Hall, University of Alberta
Edmonton
Why
a workshop on sleep?
Research shows a clear bi-directional relationship between disordered sleep
and many health conditions across the life span (for example, chronic pain,
substance abuse, aggressive behaviour, learning problems, falls, dementia
and numerous other chronic diseases). Restorative sleep is essential
to optimum functioning and well-being.
For more
details, see this
brochure!
SAOT
Members: $230
Non-Members: $330
REGISTER
NOW!
Clinical
Teaching Award
The
Clinical Teaching Award recognizes the Clinical Preceptor who has provided
outstanding training and guidance during fieldwork placements.
The candidate demonstrates: excellent communication skills to support
the role of transmitting information and conveying messages; capacity to
provide accurate and up-to-date practice information in a logical sequence;
and above all, the talent to focus attention on the student, observe
performance, measure it and provide supportive feedback that instills
confidence. Candidates are
nominated by their student.
2009
Recipients:
Natasha
Yurchesyn
Rockyview General Hospital
Occupational Therapy Department
Nominated by: Michelle
Smith
Carrie
Ross
Society for Treatment of Autism
Nominated by: Sarah Ngo
Johanna
Gifford
Waverley Early Education Program
Nominated by:
Laura Dumas
The
Clinical Training Award recognizes students who have demonstrated
exceptional performance in the following areas: practice knowledge, clinical
reasoning, communication, professional interactions, performance management
and professional development. Candidates are nominated by their clinical preceptor from any
placement level.
2009
Recipients:
Erin
Dobson
Nominated by:
Amy Halpenny & Karen Halin-Poli, Musculoskeletal Clinic, University of
Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Chandra
Lendvay
Nominated by: Fay McLeod, Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton
Christie
Tobia
Nominated by: Karen Taylor, Quinte Health Care, Belleville, Ontario
The
SAOT/COTF Research Grant is awarded annually to a SAOT member in good
standing contributing to:
- Education:
Advancement of knowledge and skills to enable clinical research.
- Clinical
Research: Clinical research that is not academically supported.
- Research
Presentation: Financial assistance for the presentation of completed
research.
2009
Recipient:
Project:
Spirit of the West
Susan
Mulholland, Annette Rivard and Christiane Des Lauriers
The
interpretative biographical study submitted, Spirit of the West, fits
into the award stream for financial assistance for a research presentation.
Through the lens of three experienced occupational therapists, the story of
the chronology of occupational therapy in Alberta provides a baseline for
the study of the social and environmental impact on occupational therapy
practice. This certainly will be a well-received presentation at the
upcoming WFOT conference in Santiago, Chile.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Please check the web site for updates and information
on nominations for 2010 awards.
CT/OT's needed in
Haiti
On
January 12th 2010, a powerful earthquake (7.3 on the Richter
scale) struck Haiti. It is estimated that 200’000 persons died and the
number of injuries is increasing steadily. Although no precise figures are
available, it is evident that the need is very high.
CBM
is working in Haiti since about 30 years and supports five national
partners. in various locations. The partners in Port-au-Prince have all been
affected and are currently trying to plan their recovery.
In
the aftermath of the earthquake it is estimated that more than 200’000
persons have been injured, and among them about 1/3 will potentially develop
secondary disabilities. The lack of professional Physical Therapy in Haiti
does not allow proper rehabilitation.
To
prevent disability following serious injuries and to maximise the recovery
capacity of persons with new disabilities through the provision of physical
rehabilitation at hospitals and later community level, CBM’s
International Office in Bensheim is accepting applications for
Physiotherapists/Occupational
Therapists
Location:
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Contract Duration:
6 months
Objective:
The Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists will provide, in
collaboration with local partners, rehabilitation services at local
hospitals and train local health staff as well as families of disabled
persons in basic rehabilitation techniques.
Main Tasks:
·
Identification and
detection of persons with disabilities in local hospitals
·
Coordination with
local partners
·
Provision of
therapy
·
Setting up of
regular rehabilitation services at hospital level
·
Training and
sensitization of local hospital and health staff in basic rehabilitation
Professional Profile and
Requirement
·
min.
3 years of professional experience as PT/OT
·
Knowledge
of disability issues
·
sound
knowledge in orthotics and prosthetics
·
Good
reporting skills
Proven
good organisational skills as
well as a high level of autonomy and flexibility
Personal Profile
·
Intercultural
knowledge and sensitivity
·
Excellent
inter-personal skills
·
Team
player and good communicator with a proven ability to motivate people
·
Overseas
experience in a developing country
·
Proven
ability to perform and live in a multicultural working environment
·
Good
English (both oral and written); knowledge of French language is an added
advantage
·
Knowledge
of Haiti and emergency work is a plus
The
future job holder adheres
to CBM values and commits to
CBM’s Child Protection Policy.
CBM
encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.
Candidates
meeting these qualifications with proven, relevant working experience, are
invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, three
professional references and salary expectations to ute.norman@cbm.org
/ www.cbm.org
Application
deadline: 24th February, 2010
Fall 2009
Workshops are completed. Thank you to all who attended!
WINNER - Free Professional Liability for One Year
Rosslyn Vu, Calgary
Thanks to everyone who renewed their membership and
entered the draw!
SAOT is pleased to announce it's first mentorship
program! This is an exclusive benefit for members only so please check
your 2008-09 membership forms for more information or read more on the
Education & Networking page
Please see the list of opportunities to recognize your
colleagues with an award from SAOT! A
number of exciting awards and grants are administered by SAOT each year.
Help celebrate the amazing accomplishments of OTs by applying for a grant,
or nominating a deserving person for one of the awards.
Read more on the awards website.
SAOT is pleased to offer an online forum!
This forum is a great way for occupational therapists to connect, ask
questions, and share information with each other no matter where you are
in the province. Click here to find out
more.
The benefits of membership in SAOT are a healthy profession
and a vehicle to continually improve your practice. We want to
thank the many occupational therapists who already have stepped forward to
volunteer. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for joining your
colleagues. If you have specific questions regarding membership, please
contact us at members@saot.ca.
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