Professional Education
AHTA Courses
The AHTA is committed to providing professional education
opportunities for its members at both national and divisional levels.
These CPD events are open to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and,
in some instances, undergraduates of either profession.
 | CERTIFICATE COURSES IN HAND SPLINTING
In
2008 the AHTA will continue its professional development program, comprising
certificate courses in various aspects of upper limb treatment. These
courses have been developed at a national level and will be made available
to hand therapists at major centres throughout Australia. Some
feedback from recent participants:
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"The splinting course was
great....I learnt so much and I had the opportunity to meet lots of
other hand therapists" |
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"I really enjoyed the
splinting course, I learnt lots of handy tips .....the exam was a
bit scary but it really prompted me to learn" |
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"I was worried about the
exam but reading the text and doing the preparation really helped" |
In 2008 they will
be presented in: |
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Perth
Level 1 AHTA Certificate Course in
Hand & Upper Limb Splinting (Static)
21-22 June, Presenter - Judith Wilton
- CLOSED |
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Sydney
Level 1 AHTA Certificate Course in
Hand & Upper Limb Splinting (Static)
6-7 September, Presenter - Cathy Merry - CANCELLED |
On successful completion of the
two-day workshop, which includes a small exam at the end of the workshop and
a take-home assessment component, participants will qualify for the
Certificate in Hand Splinting (Level 1 or
Level 2) and 50 CPD points.
If
participants choose not to complete the assessment component, they will
receive a statement of attendance which permits them to claim 16 CPD
hours/points
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CONFERENCES
At the national level the
Association holds annual conferences over
three days, with an acknowledged international expert on upper extremity
conditions as keynote speaker every two years.
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INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS
At the divisional level, the
various state interest groups hold regular
meetings,
workshops or seminars on a broad range of hand therapy related topics.
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POST GRADUATE COURSES
Some information is available on
this site relating to post-graduate
opportunities in hand therapy at various Australian universities.
N.B.
Details are provided for information only - no responsibility will be
accepted for the accuracy and currency of the information. Anyone
interested in such post-graduate study is advised to contact the school concerned
to obtain up-to-date information.
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AHTA ACCREDITATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COURSES
The AHTA has developed a set of
guidelines for
those wishing to have a course or courses accredited by the Association.
These can be courses developed by AHTA members for the AHTA to run, or from
third party organisations that wish to have the AHTA lend support for their
courses. All questions regarding course accreditation should be directed to
the AHTA Education Portfolio Officer at info@ahta.com.au. |
Non AHTA Courses
The inclusion of the following courses and/or workshops (if any) on the AHTA web site in
no way implies endorsement of them by the AHTA. Paid promotional ads are
indicated accordingly.
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Australian Hand
Therapy Association Inc.