FY2019
AHINet
Course Booklet
The Allied Health Integrative Network (AHINet) has designed a wide range of programmes to cater to the needs of Allied Health Professionals and Nurses in acute and community settings. These programmes aim to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of caring for patients in an ever-changing healthcare environment. The training will be conducted through lectures, discussions and learning activities.
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Intro: Kettlebell Training For Rehabilitation APRIL 2019 About The Course: Kettlebells, invented by the Russians in the 1700s for the purpose of weighing crops, have been popularised over the centuries as a fantastic modality for strength and conditioning. With more training facilities adding kettlebells into their range of equipment, a strong grasp on specific kettlebell techniques and training methodologies will empower you to maximise its benefits. This workshop aims to introduce participants to the anatomy of kettlebells and the benefits of using them in a rehabilitation setting. The workshop also aims to equip participants with the knowledge on how to incorporate kettlebell training into their clinical practice. Participants can expect to learn how to administer screening tools on clients for suitability of kettlebell training and to demonstrate basic lifting techniques safely and efficiently at the end of the workshop. Duration: 4 hours Target Audience: This course is appropriate for health professionals and therapy assistants working in outpatient, rehabilitation or long-term care settings. Fees: SGD180
Speakers: Justin Wee Senior Physiotherapist MSc in High Performance Science BSc in Physiotherapy Kelvin Loh Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
Assisting Our Orthopaedic Patients In Activities Safely During Therapy 10 MAY 2019 About The Course: Orthopaedic patients may be challenging to engage in therapy and may require encouragement or pacing strategies to participate. We may find the need to think “out-of-the-box” to assist our patients with orthopaedic conditions in activities of daily living (ADLs). Patients’ participation and performance in ADLs are often limited by pain and decreased range of motion or strength of limbs. Furthermore, these patients commonly face pre-op or post-op precautions that many of us may be unfamiliar with. This workshop aims to equip participants with the basic knowledge of orthopaedic conditions and its common management during therapy sessions. This includes understanding the application of frequently used orthoses, proper positioning and set-up during transfers, as well as other skills required for facilitating patients with orthopaedic conditions during ADLs. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Allied health assistants, nursing staff, nursing assistants and other healthcare staff working with patients with orthopaedic conditions. Fees: SGD110
Speakers: Nur Laila Bte Abdul Jalal Senior Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Tok Xue Hui Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Nani Adilla Bte Zailani Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
Clinical Application Of Occupational Therapy In Dementia Care Management 30 - 31 MAY 2019 About The Course: Dementia represents a major public health concern in Singapore and worldwide. It diminishes a person's ability to take care of oneself and causes problems with executive planning and communication. It also leads to changes in personality and behaviour, posing greater challenges in elderly care. Being the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease, dementia is expected to affect 55,000 patients in Singapore by the year 2020. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to equip themselves with the knowledge of holistic and optimal care in dementia. This workshop aims to impart participants with the skills and knowledge in the care and management of clients with mild cognitive impairment, up to severe dementia. It covers topics integral to holistic dementia care and functional management including occupational engagement, cognitive stimulation and environmental modification. At the end of the course, participants will learn about the various challenges in managing this special group of clients and the different functional strategies that can be adopted. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Occupational therapist, allied health assistants, nursing staff, nursing assistants and any healthcare staff working with clients with dementia. Fees: SGD640 (SAOT Members: SGD580)
Speakers: Evelyn Kong Senior Occupational Therapist BSc in Occupational Therapy Stella Liew Senior Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
Step Up With Otago (SUO) Training Workshop MAY 2019 About The Course: This workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of the rationale behind the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP), an evidence-based fall prevention programme for older adults. There will be a heavy emphasis on exercise leadership skills in a 1to-1 or group setting, including theories of leading, coaching and instructing exercise. The workshop will involve numerous practical, discussion and feedback sessions throughout the classroom training day in order to promote a handson approach and enhance learning amongst participants. Participants who complete the classroom training will be required to sit for a practical assessment. Upon passing the assessment, they will receive the OEP Leader Certificate, coawarded by Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Community Health Engagement Programme (CHEP) and Later Life Training (UK). Duration: 3 days Target Audience: The course will be useful for both physiotherapists and therapy assistants who conduct exercise classes for older adults in acute and community hospitals, day care, day rehab and senior activity centers. Fees: SGD750
Speakers: Faezah Ghazali Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Gerontology BAppSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy Mary Ann Tay Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Gerontology BAppSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy
Sujata Singh Senior Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy
High Technology Eye Gaze Device Use In Hospital Setting JUNE 2019 About The Course:
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This course will equip participants with knowledge of: 1. Assessment in hospital setting on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). 2. Patient population for eye gaze access method in hospital setting. 3. Considerations of high technology eye gaze devices in hospital setting. 4. Hands-on practical session in positioning, customising eye gaze device. 5. Sharing on setting up AAC service and loan service in hospital.
Tan Xuet Ying Senior Speech Therapist BSc (Hons) in Speech Pathology
Duration: 4 hours Target Audience: Speech therapist in hospital setting, occupational therapist/physiotherapist keen to use these devices. Fees: To be confirmed
Basic Vestibular Rehabilitation Workshop JUNE 2019 About The Course: Vestibular rehabilitation adopts an exercise-based approach in the management of dizziness and balance disorders associated with vestibular pathology. This course aims to equip physiotherapists with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat common vestibular disorders, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and unilateral and bilateral vestibular loss resulting from peripheral vestibular dysfunctions, traumatic brain injury and stroke. The lectures and practical sessions will be aimed at promoting the integration and application of evaluation and treatment techniques for patients with vestibular disorders. This course comes complete with interactive video laboratory sessions, case studies discussion which aim to challenge physiotherapists toward a problem-solving approach. The practical and written competency examinations at the end of the course aim to enhance the skills and knowledge of physiotherapists so that they feel confident in managing patients with vestibular dysfunctions. Duration: 3 days Target Audience: Physiotherapists specializing in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation, neurology, geriatric, medical and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Fees: SGD800
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Dr Wee Seng Kwee Senior Principal Physiotherapist PhD in Neurorehabilitation BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Certified Brain Injury Specialist Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist Tee Lee Huan Principal Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Neurology) B in Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist Seah Wei Wei Principal Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Neurology) MSc in Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
Christina Chia Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Neurorehabilitation
Occupational Therapists’ Role In Returning To Drive Following A Medical Condition 12 JULY 2019 About The Course: Driving is an important and instrumental activity of daily living for many individuals, especially in developed countries like Singapore. Since driving is a complex task involving integration of one's psychomotor, cognitive, perceptual and visual skills, individuals with new medical conditions or agerelated changes in health may affect their ability to drive safely. Assisting a patient to return to drive is often one of the most challenging tasks faced by occupational therapists. This 2-hour interactive workshop would help occupational therapists to better determine if the client needs a driving assessment. Participants will be able to identify the performance skills required for safe driving. It will also discuss some commonly used screening tests that occupational therapists may utilise to identify at-risk drivers. In doing so, occupational therapist may intervene to improve basic performance skills or make referral for driving assessments. Duration: 2 hours Target Audience: Occupational therapists. Fees: SGD25 (SAOT Members: SGD15)
Speakers: Lim Hui Hui Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Occupational Therapy
Wheelchair Maintenance Workshop 26 JULY 2019 About The Course: Wheelchairs and pressure relief cushions help to promote independence and active participation in activities of daily living, thereby enhancing quality of life. Often the maintenance of equipment is neglected, resulting in malfunctioning wheelchairs and pressure relief cushions, which can cause inconvenience and even danger to the users. Regular maintenance of these equipment can prolong the lifespan of the assistive device, as well as ensure the safety and comfort of the users. This one-day workshop aims to impart participants with the skills and knowledge on the current practices in routine wheelchair and pressure relief cushion maintenance. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Therapist assistants, day care assistants, healthcare workers involved in wheelchair and pressure relief cushions maintenance. Fees: SGD320 (SAOT Members: SGD300)
Speakers: Lim Yee Jay Occupational Therapist BSc (Hon) in Occupational Therapy Syaiful Nezam Bin Jaafar Therapy Support Associate
Exercise Instruction And Manual Handling For Therapy Assistants JULY 2019 About The Course: This course is designed to enhance the skill of exercise instructions for common upper and lower limb therapeutic exercises. At the end of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the rationale and objectives of common exercises prescribed. 2. Instruct and supervise performance of exercises accurately. 3. Identify common faulty and compensatory movement patterns during exercise and how to correct them. 4. Progress or regress exercises to achieve optimal exercise effectiveness. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on the correct use and adjustments of common walking aids, as well as transfer and manual handling techniques commonly used in the clinical setting. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Therapy assistants and health professionals working in outpatient, rehabilitation or long term care settings. Fees: SGD180
Speakers: Zaki Hairodin Senior Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Yee Zhi Rong Senior Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
Stroke Rehabilitation For The Budding Occupational Therapist 23 AUGUST 2019 About The Course: In Singapore, stroke is among the top causes of hospitalisation and disability. Occupational therapists play a vital role in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Managing the myriad of deficits in a patient affected by stroke can be challenging for a novice OT or an OT newly rotated into a neuro caseload. This workshop aims to provide a holistic overview of the aetiology of stroke, medical interventions and a comprehensive understanding of how to carry out occupational therapy assessments and interventions. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Occupational therapist with 0-1 year of experience. Fees: SGD320 (SAOT Members: SGD300)
Speakers: Chia Pei Fen Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Neurorehabilitation BSc in Occupational Therapy
Overcoming Challenges Of Respiratory Care In Patients With Respiratory Muscles Weakness Across The Care Continuum AUGUST 2019 About The Course: Patients with respiratory muscle weakness present with challenging respiratory care needs that differ from those with routine respiratory management and chronic lung diseases. Up-to-date evidencebased respiratory care management in patients with respiratory muscle weakness will be discussed. This interactive workshop offering hands-on practical session and case study discussion, aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in managing this complexity (throughout the care continuum from acute to community): 1. Understanding the pathophysiology of respiratory muscle weakness and reversibility. 2. Selecting appropriate assessment tools to evaluate respiratory muscle strength. 3. Performing respiratory techniques and adjuncts to facilitate airway. 4. Equip with the latest evidences in respiratory care and management for patients with respiratory muscle weakness. 5. Understanding transition of care for these patients. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Physiotherapists who work with patient with respiratory muscles weakness in the acute and community settings. Fees: SGD320
Speakers: Lawrence Xu Principal Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Cardiothoracic) BHlthSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy Iqbal Saboor Rahman Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory) B in Physiotherapy AdvDip in Physiotherapy Jaclyn Tan Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory) BAppSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy
Community Integration: What Do Patients Really Want? AUGUST 2019 About The Course: Patients often face different challenges when they are back at home/in the community, and may be at a loss on what to do. This workshop will highlight the needs of patients in their homes and the community, and what are the resources available to them. How can we as Health Care Professionals help or partner them towards the ultimate goal of Community Integration? Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Healthcare professionals. Fees: SGD300
Speakers: Derek Tan Senior Physiotherapist Dip in Physiotherapy Certified ACSM Exercise Specialist Certified ACP Facilitator & Trainer Lena Lye Senior Medical Social Worker MSoSc in Behavioral Health B in Arts & Social Sciences
Orientation And Mobility For Adults - An Introduction 12 & 19 SEPTEMBER 2019 About The Course: Orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists instruct clients (mainly but not limited to clients with low vision and blindness) how to move about their environments in a safe, efficient and graceful manner. OTs and PTs may encounter clients with visual impairments or blindness in the course of their work. Therapists in acute settings can start working with clients with low vision/blindness in basic orientation, mobility skills and concepts within the ward. This can help with discharge planning and determining if the client is likely to pick up sufficient O&M skills for independence. Therapists working in the community will also benefit from learning how to assess if their clients will benefit from O&M, identify when cane users might need to brush up on their skills, and how to best work with an O&M specialist. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists working with adults and older adults in the acute, subacute and community settings. Fees: SGD640 (SAOT Members: SGD580)
Speakers: Eileen Lim Senior Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Dip (Merit) in Occupational Therapy Graduate Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Clinical Intervention For Clients With Oncology Conditions 26 & 27 SEP 2019 About The Course: Being diagnosed with cancer can come as a shock to many. According to 2015 Singapore Cancer Registry and Health Promotion Board, approximately 1 in every 4-5 people had the risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Living with and after cancer can cause many challenges in one's life journey. The difficulties in managing the symptoms and side effects of treatment are notable barriers to participation in purposeful and meaningful occupations. This workshop aims to equip participants with knowledge on the: 1. Medical aspects of cancer care. 2. Understanding of clients' symptoms through the use of assessments. 3. Skills to enable clients to self-manage symptoms and side effects of treatment. 4. Facilitation towards participation in meaningful occupations. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Occupational therapist, nursing staff and any healthcare staff specialist working with patients with oncology conditions. Fees: SGD640 (SAOT Members: SGD580)
Speakers: Nurul Ain Binte Rahmat Senior Occupational Therapist BSc in Occupational Therapy Dip in Occupational Therapy Tang Li Wen Senior Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupation Therapy Dip in Occupational Therapy Certification in Physical Work Performance Evaluation
Getting Ahold Of Low Back Pain - Updating Critical Concepts And Demystifying Common Misconceptions SEPTEMBER 2019 About The Course: Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal dysfunctions encountered in the clinical setting. Despite its common occurrence, it often proves to be one of the most challenging conditions to manage, for both the novice and practiced clinician. As physiotherapists, how can we help them manage their pain while continuing to improve the presenting movement dysfunction?
This 2-day workshop aims to shed light on this often poorly-understood clinical conundrum from the acute through to the chronic phase, and empower participants with updated concepts and clinical skills to better manage clients with LBP through the recovery process. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal settings, and seeing patients presenting with back or/and hip pathologies. Fees: SGD550
Speakers: Rahul Gadru Senior Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy AdvDip in Physiotherapy Jason Loh Senior Physiotherapist M in Clinical Physiotherapy (Manipulation Therapy) BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Chen Yan Zhang Senior Physiotherapist M in Manipulative Therapy BSc in Physiotherapy
Supporting Seniors In Self-Management Of Chronic Conditions In The Community 10 OCTOBER 2019 About The Course: Older adults with chronic conditions may experience problems in their daily lives due to the impact of their diseases, such as falls, which may result in hospitalisation and disabilities. Self-management programmes held overseas in the community have helped individuals to gain skills and confidence to live well with one or more chronic conditions. This course aims to introduce basic self-management strategies and health promotion work that can be done in the community, to support older adults with chronic diseases in self-managing chronic conditions. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Health coaches center, supervisors, program coordinators of senior activity centers and social day care centers. Fees: SGD320 (SAOT Members: SGD300)
Speakers: Sabrina Ow Yong Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Occupational Therapy Lee Hengky Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Applied Gerontology BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Certificate in Driving Assessment
Occupational Therapy In Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation 18 OCTOBER 2019 About The Course: With a rapidly ageing population in Singapore, the number of people with Parkinson Disease (PD) is expected to rise. PD greatly affects a person’s lifestyle, including difficulties in performing activities of daily living, areas of self-care, work and leisure. In the rehabilitation management of PD, Occupational Therapy plays an important role in helping clients with PD maintain daily living skills, and learn new methods/strategies in order to overcome the limitations caused by PD and to improve their quality of life. This one-day workshop will provide participants with an overview of PD, evidence-based management of PD and therapeutic strategies in the area of PD rehabilitation. At the end of this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of PD, and be able to provide therapeutic interventions and strategies to improve client’s cognitive wellness, home safety and handwriting. Duration: 1 day
Target Audience: Occupational therapists. Fees: SGD320 (SAOT Members: SGD300)
Speakers: David Zhang Principal Occupational Therapist M in Occupational Therapy
Core Competencies In Geriatric Rehabilitation OCTOBER 2019 About The Course: This workshop aims to provide participants with latest evidence-based knowledge and skills about functional assessment and exercise prescription for older adults. There will be practical sessions, interactive case studies and discussions to apply their knowledge and skills, in order to promote active learning amongst participants. The inter-professional team will cover topics including: 1. Geriatric syndromes. 2. Pharmacological management and its implication for rehabilitation. 3. Physiology of aging and its impact on rehabilitation. 4. Functional assessment. 5. Exercise prescription. Duration: 1.5 day
Target Audience: Physiotherapists who work with older adult in the acute, community or private settings. Fees: SGD380
Speakers: Faezah Ghazali Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Gerontology BAppSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy Ooi Bee Yin Senior Physiotherapist B (Hons) in Physiotherapy Ng Li Ting Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Complex Care in Older People BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Beh Soot Yee Senior Physiotherapist BSc in Physiotherapy
Pusher Syndrome OCTOBER 2019 About The Course: The workshop will give physiotherapists a deeper insight in the clinical disorder and physiotherapy management of patients with Pusher syndrome. Participants will learns about the mechanism underlying this disorder and its related anatomy, physiotherapy assessment, intervention and the prognostication. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the pathophysiology of patients with Pusher syndrome. 2. Identify patients with Pusher syndrome. 3. Apply evidence-based practice in the physiotherapy management of Pusher syndrome. 4. Practical skills of handling and therapy approach for patient with Pusher syndrome. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Physiotherapists that work with patients in neurological rehabilitation settings. Fees: SGD320
Speakers: Laodamia Wong Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Neurological Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist Certified Bobath Practitioner Salan Chua Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Neurological Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy Caryn Pang Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Physiotherapy (Neurorehabilitation) BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy
Return To Work (RTW): Competencies For Occupational Therapists 1 - 2 NOVEMBER 2019 About The Course: “How do Occupational Therapists (OT) help our clients RTW after a medical condition or injury?” “How can their work performance and participation be optimised?” “What is the best practice in occupational rehabilitation?” This interactive 2-day workshop is designed to increase the capabilities of OTs to support RTW. It will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to assess and match clients’ physical and cognitive functional abilities to their job demands, conduct workplace assessment and develop RTW goals to facilitate RTW. At the end of the workshop, participants will develop competencies and increase their confidence in enabling clients to RTW. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Occupational therapist who are interested in helping patients to return to work. Fees: SGD640 (SAOT Members: SGD580)
Speakers: Heidi Tan Senior Principal Occupational Therapist M in Ergonomics M in Work Injury and Occupational Rehabilitation Certified in Physical Work Performance Evaluation Joanna Giam Senior Occupational Therapist M in Occupational Health BAppSc in Occupational Therapy Cert in Physical Work Performance Evaluation Soh Yanming Senior Occupational Therapist B in Occupational Therapy Dip in Rehabilitation Counselling
Physical Agent Modalities In Occupational Therapy 7 - 8 NOVEMBER 2019 About The Course: Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) are often used as an adjunct to occupational therapy interventions. For clients with musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, the associated pain experienced can lead to decrease in motivation and participation in activities. The use of PAMs aid in pain modulation, tissue healing, increase tissue extensibility, modify skin and scar tissue and reduce oedema and inflammation. By addressing these symptomatic presentations, it enhances occupational engagement, maximizes client’s independence in daily living and improves their quality of life. This workshop will discuss the fundamental underlying principles, indications, contraindications, and precautions for the use of superficial and deep thermal and electrotherapeutic modalities. Clinicians will be educated on the proper, safe and judicious use of PAMs in treating their clients from a functional occupational based approach. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Occupational therapists who use physical agent (thermal and electrical) modalities in their course of treatment of patients. Fees: SGD640 (SAOT Members: SGD580)
Speakers: Teo Sing Hwee Principal Occupational Therapist BSc in Occupation Therapy Certified Hand Therapist Certified Physical Work Performance Evaluator Faith Ang Occupational Therapist BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy Core Competencies In Managing Adult Patients Post Joint Reconstructive Surgery (Part II) – Managing The Hip Replacements NOVEMBER 2019 About The Course: This workshop aims to equip therapists seeing patients who had undergone reconstructive surgeries such as total hip arthroplasty (THA). Participants will learn pain management, and their implications to rehabilitation. Rehabilitation will cover the acute setting through to outpatient and the community. Case studies will be used for discussion and learning. Participants will learn to: 1. Appreciate the different aspects of hip reconstruction surgery from the selection of surgery approach to post-operative considerations from a surgeon’s perspective. 2. Develop knowledge of assessment and clinical reasoning skills to treat and manage patients after hip reconstruction surgery, throughout the care continuum of patients. 3. Integrate clinical knowledge into practical skills through case scenario discussions. 4. Identify and recognize risk factors for preventing complications throughout the continuum. Duration: 1.5 day Target Audience: Physiotherapists and therapy assistants in the acute, and intermediate and long-term care setting. Fees: SGD380
Speakers: Yap Yan Mei Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Healthcare BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Joyce Poh Senior Physiotherapist M in Clinical Physiotherapy BSc in Physiotherapy Lymphedema Therapist Rachel Tang Senior Physiotherapist BSc in Physiotherapy Dip in Physiotherapy
Speech Therapy In The Community: How Can I Help? DECEMBER 2019 About The Course:
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This course aims to provide: 1. An overview of various communication and swallowing difficulties that can occur. 2. Knowledge of management strategies for communication and swallowing difficulties in the community setting, including therapy tasks. 3. Hands-on sessions to practice management strategies for communication and swallowing difficulties in the community, including how to conduct therapy tasks.
Melinda Lim Principle Speech Therapist M in Speech Language Pathology
Duration: 0.5 day Target Audience: Nursing and therapy aides from nursing homes and day rehabilitation centers.
Fees: To be confirmed
Tania Teo Speech Therapist MSc in Speech Pathology
Clinical Applications Of Wheelchair Seating & Mobility 15 FEBRUARY 2020 About The Course: The provision of wheelchair mobility device as a means to enhance the quality of life of individuals through improved mobility has now been considered to be an intervention of great importance. A proper seating and mobility evaluation involves not only the assessment, but the consideration of many client factors. These factors will determine the prescription of seating components and wheelchair design to improve functionality and overall performance for daily quality of life issues. This workshop aims to equip participants with the theories and principles for wheelchair and seating prescription, optimal wheelchair set-up and pressure management. Duration: 1 day Target Audience: Occupational therapists. Fees: SGD320 (SAOT Members: SGD300)
Speakers: Chia Rui Min Senior Occupational Therapist MSc in Occupational Therapy Abigail Lum Senior Occupational Therapist M in Health Professions Education B in Occupational Therapy
Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Workshop FEBRUARY 2020 About The Course: Vestibular rehabilitation adopts an exercise-based approach in the management of dizziness and balance disorders associated with vestibular pathology. This advanced level course will include topics such as Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, advanced techniques in BPPV management, motion sickness, cervicogenic dizziness, vestibular migraine associated dizziness, and cervicogenic dizziness. The effects of ageing on the vestibular system, medical conditions and their relation to vestibular system function, concussion management and post-trauma vision syndrome will also be discussed.
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Supervised practical sessions will be included to allow participants to develop confidence in using new skills taught in the course. Interactive case studies discussion and role plays will also be included to help participants apply the knowledge learned.
Seah Wei Wei Principal Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Neurology) MSc in Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
Duration: 2 days
Christina Chia Senior Physiotherapist MSc in Neurorehabilitation
Target Audience: Physiotherapists who have basic knowledge in vestibular rehabilitation. Participants should attended courses in basic vestibular rehabilitation and have clinical experience in treating patients with vestibular dysfunction prior to attending this workshop.
Chen Yan Zhang Senior Physiotherapist M in Manipulative Therapy BSc in Physiotherapy
Fees: SGD700
Dr Wee Seng Kwee Senior Principal Physiotherapist PhD in Neurorehabilitation BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Certified Brain Injury Specialist Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist Tee Lee Huan Principal Physiotherapist M in Physiotherapy (Neurology) B in Physiotherapy Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
Basic Course In Grief And Bereavement To Be Confirmed About The Course: Number of deaths is expected to rise in countries with an aging population, one of these countries being Singapore. With an increase in the number of deaths, there will be more bereaved people who will need to manage the impact of grief and bereavement. This course is designed with the desire to build resilience to bereavement among all helping professionals in healthcare settings and social service organizations in the community. It aims to equip the participants with basic knowledge and skills to: 1. Manage personal grief. 2. Support others in grief and bereavement. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Healthcare or social service professional with at least a bachelor degree. Participants with diploma must be working in health or social service sectors with minimum two years of relevant working experience. Fees: SGD350
Speakers: Lawrence Lim Principal Medical Social Worker MSc in Systemic And Family Psychotherapy BA in Social Work Certified Advanced Care Planning Facilitator Registered Social Worker Candice Tan Senior Medical Social Worker MSc in Palliative Care BA in Social Work Certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator Registered Social Worker Lynnette Ng Senior Medical Social Worker BSc (Hons) in Social Work Certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator Registered Social Worker
Walking Towards Recovery: Ankle Foot Orthoses For Neurological Patients To Be Confirmed About The Course: Human locomotion is a series of precise, controlled movements which functions seamlessly under normal neurological conditions. Damage to the nervous system can have a negative impact on gait, resulting in a locomotion pattern that is neither safe nor efficient. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOS) are the most commonly prescribed orthotic devices intended to improve abnormal gait patterns resulting from neurological conditions. Choosing the appropriate orthosis from the plethora of available orthotic options is a problem that health professionals who work with patients with neurological conditions face on a daily basis. This course aims to provide health professionals with insights on the link between AFO design and function, enable them to formulate appropriate orthotic prescriptions and gain a better understanding of the desired orthotic outcomes when managing patients with neurological conditions. Duration: 1 day Target audience: Medical and allied health professionals involved in the treatment of patients with neurological conditions, prosthetic & orthotic clinicians and technicians. Fees: SGD250
Speakers: To Be Confirmed
Management Of Diabetic Foot In The Community To Be Confirmed About The Course: With the aging population and a higher incidence of patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, healthcare professionals such as nurses, therapists and therapy aides are needed to have specific skills sets to manage a list of problems they may face when treating their patients in the community. Nurses, therapists and therapy aides working in the community are often called upon to manage the feet of their patients. This may include simple diabetic foot screening and toenail cutting. This course is specially designed to equip nurses, therapists and therapy aides with the necessary skill sets to carry out a simple diabetic foot screening to classify and stratify their patients’ foot status, and provide toenail cutting services when appropriate. The 1.5 day course will comprise of lectures, workshops with hands-on practice and a competency test. For nurses or therapists who would need to teach their junior staff, an additional half day course on train-the-trainer is available for sign up. Duration: 1.5 or 2 days Target Audience: Enrolled nurses, assistant nurses, therapists, therapy aides, assistants based in nursing homes, home nursing, polyclinics etc. Fees: 1.5 day: SGD150 2 days: SGD200
Speakers: Ng Chuan Guan Senior Podiatrist BSc in Podiatric Medicine Leow Yen Yong Podiatrist BSc in Podiatry
Foot And Ankle Masterclass To Be Confirmed About The Course: Pain, weakness and limitations about the foot and ankle form a large majority of injuries sustained by both the general and athletic population. A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for both recovery and reducing the rate of recurrence. This workshop aims to improve the understanding of participants to apply evidence-based assessment techniques and management for these problems. Further details will be available later. Duration: To be confirmed Target Audience: Medical and allied health professionals interested in management and assessment of foot and ankle pathologies. Fees: SGD300
Speakers: Trina Wong Senior Podiatrist MSc in Sports Medicine And Exercise Health Dr Mohd Farhan Bin Mohd Fadil Head Of Foot And Ankle Surgery Service Consultant MMed in Orthopedics MBBS MRCS Membership Of The Royal Colleges Of Surgeons Fellowship Of The Royal Colleges Of Surgeons
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