| September 2- 4 2010 |
Brain stimulation and Brain repair international symposium
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26July-
6 August;
13-17
September
2010 |
Basic adult NDT course
For this three week Basic Course on the Assessment and Treatment of Adults
with Neurological Conditions, participants will be able to adapt and apply
appropriate theoretical principles of neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) to the
individual patient within his/her environment. Participants will be taught
effective handling skills and how to utilise the principles of motor control,
motor learning, neural plasticity and muscle plasticity in their approach to
treatment.
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| 28 October
2010 |
Dysphagia management for
nursing
The management of dysphagia is critical for successful management of
patients with neurological dysfunction. Adequate nursing involvement and
competence should be part of institutions’ service development toward
effective management of adults with dysphagia and/ or at risk for aspiration
pneumonia. This course aims to equip nursing staff with skills for doing early
screening for swallowing problems in patients. Invaluable insights into
dysphagia diets/ liquid modifications and nurse interventions during mealtimes
will also be offered.
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| 13 October
2010 |
Basic seating principles for
adults
This interactive workshop confronts the challenges in seating adults with
neurological disability, and will provide participants with strategies for
successful seating. The workshop will also offer hands - on practical sessions
so that participants will be able to problem solve and seat clients with different
neurological impairments in a variety of seating systems. This workshop is a
repeat due to popular demand.
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| 14 October
2010 |
Managing speech and
physical dyspraxia in
neurologically impaired patients
This workshop will offer an opportunity for rehabilitation practitioners to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the management of
patients with speech and physical apraxias as a result of neurological
impairments.
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| 14 October
2010 |
Ethical issues in clinical
decision-making
Rehabilitation professionals are confronted on a daily basis with ethical
dilemmas, and awareness around ethical practice and good governance are
essential. This workshop will equip professionals with tools and knowledge to
ensure ethical interactions with clients, customers and colleagues.
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| 3 November 2010 |
Strategies for the
management of behavioural
and cognitive impairments in
adults
The burden of care for adults with neurological impairment can be very high,
particularly when associated with significant ehavioural challenges. This
workshop will equip rehabilitation professionals to implement management
strategies, and to assist families to cope in such situations.
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| 23 February 2011 |
Speech breathing and
voicing interventions in
patients with neurological
conditions
This workshop will cover a range of techniques for rehabilitation professionals,
particularly speech therapists, in facilitating breathing for speech production
post neurological insult.
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| 10 March 2011 |
Upper limb management in
patients with neurological
impairment
This workshop will provide practitioners with theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in the assessment and management of upper limb impairments
as a result of neurological insults. This workshop is a repeat due to popular
demand
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