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Idaho Occupational Therapy Association
PO Box 7364
Boise, Idaho 83707
(PH) 208.388.4682
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IOTA 2009 Annual Conference
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All activities are on-site at the
Holiday Inn Conference Center
3300 Vista Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83705
Reservations: (208) 343-4900
Rooms: $69.00/Mention IOTA
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Are you ready to celebrate your occupation?
October 16-17, 2009
Boise, Idaho
WOW! Just for you - IOTA is proud and excited to bring you three 2-day workshops for OT, PT, SLP and others who work with children, older adults and upper extremity practice. All workshops include lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and the keynote breakfast to be announced. Choose your topic and register before October 1 to save.
Download the full brochure.
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Key Note Address |
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Best Evidence in Support of Practice and the Profession of Occupational Therapy
Presented by Aaron Eakman, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor and Director of the Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University.
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Pediatrics |
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STEPSI (click for full description)
Presented by Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR,Co-founder, Developmental FX, Denver, CO
This workshop presents a clinical reasoning model for treating children who have unusual and challenging behaviors involving a lack of modulation of sensory stimuli. This course will provide an overview of the theoretical foundations of SMD from occupational therapy literature and related neuroscience research and the principle-based model for planning, implementation, and monitoring treatment will be presented: Sensation, Task, Environment, Predictability, Self-Monitoring, and Interactions (S.T.E.P.S. I.)
Enroll Now!
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Physical Rehabilitation |
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Occupational Therapy for Older Adults: Occupation, Collaboration and Evidence as Foundations for Meaningful Practice (click for full description)
Presented by Susan Coppola, MS, OTR/L, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This workshop will explore how best practice in gerontology can occur in the context of the aging process and the life worlds of older adults. In this process we will identify powerful and satisfying roles that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants can play in consultation, advocacy and direct services that improve the well-being of older adults and their families.
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Upper Extremity & Hands |
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An eclectic assortment of talks which will be interesting and useful to any upper extremity therapist, regardless of their level. Ten topics, ten presenters - Click for full description Enroll Now! |
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Legislative Luncheon |
Annual Meeting Luncheon |
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Friday, October 16 at Noon |
Saturday, October 17at Noon |
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Michael Spero, OTR/L, Chairman, Occupational Therapy Licensure Board of Idaho will discuss the proposed Rules and Regulations that will guide the revised Idaho Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Included in registration
Individual tickets may be purchased:
Members $25 Others $35 |
Meet your new officers and board members; hear the annual report and get involved on a task force to expand the awareness of occupational therapy in Idaho. Included in registration.
Individual tickets may be purchased:
Members $20 Others $30 |
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Silent Auction |
Help with the Quilt Raffle |
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You can contribute to the IOTA Legislative Fund by participating in our Silent Auction and logo apparel sales. You have to be there to bid! All items will be awarded at the Annual Meeting luncheon. |
You can help IOTA Education and Awareness activities by promoting the Quilt Raffle to your friends and colleagues.
Download flyer here.
Send completed entry forms to IOTA, PO Box 7364, Boise, ID 83707. |
 The Idaho Occupational Therapy Association is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. Completion of this two-day course awards occupational therapy practitioners 1.5 CEUs or
fifteen contact hours. Completion of Day 1 awards .8 CEUs or 8 contact hours. Completion of Day 2 awards .7 CEUs or 7 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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