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NEW WORKSHOP!
Level 1 MI - 2 days
May 5 & 6, 2012
Edmonton
Learn the theory and skills of MI: all about change and motivation, how to get started, basic MI skills.
For more information and to register click HERE
RENEW YOUR FULL OR PART TIME PAID SAOT MEMBERSHIP BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2012 AND RECEIVE A FREE $25 TIM HORTON’S GIFT CARD AS A THANK YOU!
Renew Online by clicking HERE
Why is this change being made?
We have changed the membership year to coincide with the ACOT registration year and the SAOT corporate fiscal year. Beginning December 1, 2011 you will now see a link from the ACOT registration confirmation page to allow you to click through and purchase your SAOT membership. We are hoping this will be easier for members and will remind potential new members of the importance of joining the provincial Society.
How does the change impact my existing membership?
Your 2011-12 membership is still valid and will be honored until April 30, 2012. The new 2012-2013 membership can be purchased anytime after December 1, 2011. As a special thank you to our renewing members for registering early and assisting us with the transition, members who renew their membership between December 1, 2011 and February 28, 2012 will receive a complimentary $25 Tim Horton’s gift card by mail! We appreciate your support while we implement the change.
How does the change impact my professional liability insurance policy through HDF Insurance?
Your current policy will remain valid until April 30, 2012. If you choose to renew your policy for 2012-2013 before April 30, 2012 your policy renewal will be in effect for a full 14 months to accommodate the change. The policy dates will also change next year to March 1 to February 28 of each year in future years.
Please direct any questions you may have regarding the change to executivedirector@saot.ca
Crestwood Community League
14325-96 Avenue, Edmonton
The field of Life Care Planning is rapidly evolving in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The Life Care Plan is a document that identifies the current and future care needs (i.e. medical, rehabilitation, equipment, home support needs) of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses (i.e. orthopedic, brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, etc.). The Life Care Plan is primarily used for litigation purposes in order to assist plaintiff and defense lawyers with identifying total cost of future care related to the individual's disability.
Workshop Topics and Objectives:
" Legal Concepts
" Understanding and Articulating Your Role as a Life Care Planner
" The Life Care Planning Process
" Components of a Life Care Plan
" Changing Needs Associated with Aging
" Determining House-Hold Service Needs
" Objective Functional Testing
" Critiquing Life Care Plans
Space is limited to 25 participants.
March 23-24, 2012
Crestwood Community League
14325-96 Avenue, Edmonton
NEW RESEARCH, NEW TOOLS!
A practical approach to selection of assessment tools, functional evaluation, clinical reasoning, and formulation of opinion, conclusions and recommendations for individuals with ABI in order to determine work capacity, work readiness, determination of treatment planning and return to work goals. An Evaluation Process Model will be utilized to guide the evaluator through key clinical steps and considerations. While traditional FCE protocols typically address physical disability and its effect on function, physical durability and employability, they do not naturally accommodate the variety of condition-specific variables typically found in those who have been classified with mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury. Following completion of this course, you will be able to adapt your approach to functional evaluation to include consideration of relevant physical, functional cognitive, perceptual / sensory, communicative, social, regulatory, and psycho-emotional issues. The primary objective of this course is to develop skills for planning, performing and documenting safe, reliable and defensible FCE's for individuals with ABI.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for experienced evaluators, especially those evaluators who have completed the Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program (FCECP) and have developed sound understanding and practice using the related primary principles of safety, reliability, validity, practicality and ultimately utility.
Detailed information on the course can be found here
30 Spaces Available!
Motivational Interviewing: Level I
Facilitator: Donna Kerr, Kerr Creative
Donna is a member of the MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers), an international collective of people trained as trainers in MI. Donna brings extensive practical experience and knowledge to the training and is known for her relaxed and fun (yet efficient and effective) training style.Level 1 MI - 2 days
May 5 & 6, 2012
Edmonton
Learn the theory and skills of MI: all about change and motivation, how to get started, basic MI skills.
For more information and to register click HERE
SAOT Membership Year is Changing
Effective December 1, 2011 the SAOT membership year is changing! In the past, the membership year ran from May 1 to April 30. We are now changing the membership year to run from March 1 to February 28 of each year.RENEW YOUR FULL OR PART TIME PAID SAOT MEMBERSHIP BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2012 AND RECEIVE A FREE $25 TIM HORTON’S GIFT CARD AS A THANK YOU!
Renew Online by clicking HERE
Why is this change being made?
We have changed the membership year to coincide with the ACOT registration year and the SAOT corporate fiscal year. Beginning December 1, 2011 you will now see a link from the ACOT registration confirmation page to allow you to click through and purchase your SAOT membership. We are hoping this will be easier for members and will remind potential new members of the importance of joining the provincial Society.
How does the change impact my existing membership?
Your 2011-12 membership is still valid and will be honored until April 30, 2012. The new 2012-2013 membership can be purchased anytime after December 1, 2011. As a special thank you to our renewing members for registering early and assisting us with the transition, members who renew their membership between December 1, 2011 and February 28, 2012 will receive a complimentary $25 Tim Horton’s gift card by mail! We appreciate your support while we implement the change.
How does the change impact my professional liability insurance policy through HDF Insurance?
Your current policy will remain valid until April 30, 2012. If you choose to renew your policy for 2012-2013 before April 30, 2012 your policy renewal will be in effect for a full 14 months to accommodate the change. The policy dates will also change next year to March 1 to February 28 of each year in future years.
Please direct any questions you may have regarding the change to executivedirector@saot.ca
SAOT is proud to present:
Life Care Planning
February 24-25, 2012Crestwood Community League
14325-96 Avenue, Edmonton
The field of Life Care Planning is rapidly evolving in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The Life Care Plan is a document that identifies the current and future care needs (i.e. medical, rehabilitation, equipment, home support needs) of individuals with a wide range of diagnoses (i.e. orthopedic, brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, etc.). The Life Care Plan is primarily used for litigation purposes in order to assist plaintiff and defense lawyers with identifying total cost of future care related to the individual's disability.
Workshop Topics and Objectives:
" Legal Concepts
" Understanding and Articulating Your Role as a Life Care Planner
" The Life Care Planning Process
" Components of a Life Care Plan
" Changing Needs Associated with Aging
" Determining House-Hold Service Needs
" Objective Functional Testing
" Critiquing Life Care Plans
Space is limited to 25 participants.
SAOT is proud to present:
Functional Capacity Evaluation for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury
March 23-24, 2012
Crestwood Community League
14325-96 Avenue, Edmonton
NEW RESEARCH, NEW TOOLS!
A practical approach to selection of assessment tools, functional evaluation, clinical reasoning, and formulation of opinion, conclusions and recommendations for individuals with ABI in order to determine work capacity, work readiness, determination of treatment planning and return to work goals. An Evaluation Process Model will be utilized to guide the evaluator through key clinical steps and considerations. While traditional FCE protocols typically address physical disability and its effect on function, physical durability and employability, they do not naturally accommodate the variety of condition-specific variables typically found in those who have been classified with mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury. Following completion of this course, you will be able to adapt your approach to functional evaluation to include consideration of relevant physical, functional cognitive, perceptual / sensory, communicative, social, regulatory, and psycho-emotional issues. The primary objective of this course is to develop skills for planning, performing and documenting safe, reliable and defensible FCE's for individuals with ABI.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for experienced evaluators, especially those evaluators who have completed the Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Program (FCECP) and have developed sound understanding and practice using the related primary principles of safety, reliability, validity, practicality and ultimately utility.
Detailed information on the course can be found here
30 Spaces Available!
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