Professional Development Workshops
The Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists promotes or conducts several workshops each year devoted to professional development. The workshops give MSOT members and other occupational therapists an opportunity to develop new skills, expand their knowledge or learn more about the latest development and trends in the profession.
In addition to offering MSOT-organized courses, MSOT will partner with other groups to offer sessions of interest to broader audiences.
A list of upcoming workshops, courses and sessions is posted below.
To view the most current information about University of Manitoba Fieldwork workshops, please visit the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork page on the University's website
2012 Professional Development Opportunities
View Previous Professional Development Opportunities from 2012 HERE
January 2013
View January's Professional Development List HERE
February 2013
View February's Professional Development List HERE
March 2013
View March's Professional Development List HERE
April 2013
View April's Professional Development List HERE
May 2013
Date: May 1 & 2, 2013 Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2013 World Congress for Psychiatric Nurses (also allied health working in mental health populations)
Date: May 2-4, 2013
Location: Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, MB
Featuring Keynote speakers Dr. Len Bowers and Gaye Hanson
Visit the website by clicking HERE and view the topics Here
Sensory Processing Behaviour: Behaviour Happens for a Reason
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Location: Aulneau Renewal Centre Winnipeg, MB
View the Poster HERE
Shining a light on maternal mental health: personal and professional perspectives
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Location: Norwood Hotel Winnipeg, MB
Contact Donna Heinrichs at 204.237.2547 or dheinric@sbgh.mb.ca
The Innovator Breakfast Series and AGM
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Location: Deer Lodge Centre 2109 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB
Click HERE for the poster and registration information
Annual Student Services Conference
Date: Friday, May 4, 2013
Location: Canad Inns Club Regent Casino Hotel 1415 Regent Ave Winnipeg, MB
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
For more information, Click Here
30th Annual Centre on Aging Spring Research Symposium
Date: Monday May 6, 2013
Location: Brodie Centre University of Manitoba 727 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB
Time: 8:45am to 4:00pm
Click HERE for more information. To Register, Click HERE
Diabetes Educator Course
Date: May 6 to May 9, 2013
Location: Fort Garry Hotel 222 Broadway Winnipeg, MB
Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to view the Diabetes Course Brochure
Canadian Association for the Practical Study of Law in Education (CAPSLE) Conference
Date: Friday, May 5-7, 2013
Location: Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, MB
For more information, Click Here
Dr. Paul Henteleff Lecture in Palliative Care Evening Celebration: Ethical Issues for Intimate Others at End-of-Life
Date: May 8, 2013
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Questions? Interested in registering? Please e-mail adown@wrha.mb.ca
Canadian College of Health Leaders' Innovator Breakfast Series
Paul Komenda, Susan Bowman & Kathleen Klaasen: "Advancing Collaborative Care in the WInnipeg Health Region"
Date: May 9, 2013
Drama Therapy: Experiencing the body in therapy
Date: May 9 & 10, 2013
Location: Aulneau Renewal Centre 228 Hamel Ave. Winnipeg, MB
Visit www.aulneau.com for more information
Family Matters!: Involving family when the child is the identified client
Date: May 9 & 10, 2013
Location: Aulneau Renewal Centre 228 Hamel Ave. Winnipeg, MB
Visit www.aulneau.com for more information
Will to Win Spinal Cord Symposium - spinal motor control: neurons, networks, movement
Date: May 13-14, 2013
Location: Inn at the Forks 75 Forks Market Rd Winnipeg MB
For more information, click HERE
6th Annual Safe Healthcare Conference
Date: May 13-14, 2013
Location: CanadInns Club Regent Hotel and Destination Centre Winnipeg MB
For more information, click HERE
Long Term and Continuing Care Association of Manitoba's 10th Annual Provincial Conference & Exhibition: Reaching New Heights
Date: May 14, 2013 at Victoria Inn Winnipeg MB
Hosted by the Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba (LTCAM)
For more information, visit www.ltcam.mb.ca
The Art and Science of Seating with Sheila Sherman O.T.Reg(Ont)
Date: May 15, 2013
Location: Hampton Inn by Hilton 730 Berry Street Winnipeg, MB
View the poster here
Lessons Learned - Integrating AAC in the Classrooms by Kelly Fonner
Date: May 15, 2013
Location: Viscount Gort Hotel 1670 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB
View the poster here
Advocating for the best in vascular access
Date: May 21, 2013
Location: Canad Inns Polo Park Winnipeg MB
For more information, email cvaawinnipegconference@hotmail.com
Health and Safety in Manitoba - a look into the future
Date: May 21, 2013 from 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: DG030 Auditorium, St. Boniface Hospital Winnipeg MB
For more information, click HERE
"What quality stroke care could look like"...a redesign of stroke care and rehabilitation for the WRHA
Date: Thursday May 23, 2013 1pm to 4pm
Location: Deer Lodge Centre Winnipeg MB
For more information, CLICK HERE
Dementia Facts! in St. Laurent, MB
Date: Thursday May 23, 2013 10am to 12pm
Location: St. Laurent, MB Community Health Centre
For more information, visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca
Dementia Facts! in Ericksdale, MB
Date: Thursday May 23, 2013 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: Ericksdale, MB Wellness Centre
For more information, visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca
Palliative care: aboriginal perspectives on end of life
Date: May 24, 2013
Level 1 - Wound Scene Investigation *FREE for WRHA staff*
Date: May 28 or May 30, 2013 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Victoria General Hospital 2340 Pembina Hwy Winnipeg, MB
For details CLICK HERE. To register, CLICK HERE
Level 1 - Wound healing overview *FREE for WRHA staff*
Date: May 29, 2013
Location: Victoria General Hospital Winnipeg, MB
For details CLICK HERE. To register, CLICK HERE
Wit, fit and balance: a wellness strategy
Date: May 29, 2013 from 8:30am to 3:45pm
Location: Victoria Inn Hotel 1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB
CLICK HERE to view the poster. For the registration form, CLICK HERE
Grace Hospital Mental Health Fair
Date: May 29, 2013 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Tiered Lecture Hall B, Grace Hospital Winnipeg, MB
Contact Seema Schacter at 204-837-0324 or email sschacter@ggh.mb.ca
The role of sports culture in preventing violence
Date: May 30, 2013 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Location: Sports for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB
No cost, no RSVP required. Click HERE for more information.
Making a Difference with Richard Pimental
Date: May 31, 2013
Location: Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB
CLICK HERE for more details
June 2013
Working with Borderline Personality Disorder
Date: June 3-4, 2013
Location: Aulneau Renewal Centre Winnipeg, MB
Email katrina.forget@aulneau.com for more information
Tips for Home Safety & MedicAlert Safely Home
Date: June 5, 2013 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: St. George's Anglican Church 168 Wilton St Winnipeg, MB
For more information, visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca
EMDR Basic Training
Date: June 5-8, 2013
Location: Winnipeg, MB
For more information, Click Here
Manitoba Psychological Society 2013 Spring Institute, Developments in Mental Disorder DIagnosis: DSM-IV, DSM-V, and the Road Ahead
Date: June 7, 2013
Location: Delta Hotel 350 St. Mary Ave Winnipeg, MB
Click HERE for the brochure or visit www.mps.ca for more information
Level 1 - Wound healing overview *FREE for WRHA staff*
Date: June 11 or June 13, 2013 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Riverview Health Centre Winnipeg, MB
For details CLICK HERE. To register, CLICK HERE
Level 1 - Wound Scene Investigation *FREE for WRHA staff*
Date: June 12, 2013 from 8am to 4pm
Location: Riverview Health Centre 1 Morley St Winnipeg, MB
For details CLICK HERE. To register, CLICK HERE
CHICA Manitoba Annual Education Conference
Date: June 14, 2013
Location: Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB
Indepedent Study Symposium
Date: June 27, 2013
Location: 771 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB
September 2013
Asperger Manitoba Conference with Michelle Garcia and Ruby Simone
Date: September 9-11, 2013
Location: Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg MB
Save the date!
2013 CancerCare Conference
Date: September 19-20, 2013
Location: Victoia Inn Conference Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Visit www.cancercare.mb.ca for more information.
Nurturing the Resiliency of the Human Spirit Workshop Series: Love, Hope and Forgiveness with Dr. Kim Phuc
Date: September 20, 2013
Location: St. Boniface Hospital Campus Winnipeg MB
Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba 22nd Annual Provincial Conference
Date: September 26-27, 2013
Location: Victoria Inn Hotel
Location: Winnipeg MB Visit www.manitobahospice.ca for more information
October 2013
Creating New Pathways: Trauma Informed Approaches to Suicide Prevention
Date: October 1-2, 2013
Location: Winnipeg MB
For more information visit www.suicideprevention.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/postcard.jpg
Asperger Manitoba Conference with Michelle Garcia and Ruby Simone
Date: October 8-9, 2013
Location: Winnipeg MB
For more information, email info@asperger-manitoba.ca
Ability Axis Employment Expo
Date: October 23, 2013
Location: Winnipeg MB
For more information, visit abilityaxis.com
Autism Society Manitoba presents Dr. Temple Grandin
Date: October 29, 2013
Location: Winnipeg MB
Visit www.autismmanitoba.com for more information
November 2013
2013 Care4U Conference
Date: November 2, 2013
Location: Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, MB
Please visit the website for more information
WRHA Approach to Pain Control
Date: November 4, 2013- 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: Deer Lodge Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Nurturing the Resiliency of the Human Spirit Workshop Series
Wired for Connection: How Empathy, Shame and Vulnerability Affect Helping and Healing
Location: St. Boniface Hospital Campus Winnipeg MB
Health Innovation Conference
Date: November 18 & 19, 2013
Location: Winnipeg Convention Centre Winnipeg MB
Please visit the website for more information
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Professional Development Opportunities Outside of Manitoba
Previous Professional Development Opportunities HERE
May 6-8, 2013- Modified Interaction Guidance Certification Program- Kenora, ON
May 8-9, 2013- Becoming a Behavioural Detective with Kim Barthel- University of Saskatchewan
May 23, 2013- 2013 Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange- University of Toronto
May 29 - June 1, 2013- CAOT Conference 2013- Victoria, BC
May 31, 2013- 2013 Musculoskeletal Conference- Toronto, ON
June 1-2, 2013- The HANDLE Approach to Autism - Toronto, ON
June 1-2, 2013- Visual Processing Impairment in Adult Acquired Brain Injury Part I - Ponoka, AB
June 7-8, 2013- Strategies for Effective Work Rehabilitation and Transitions - Vancouver, BC
June 17-19, 2013- The Treatment of Trauma from an Attachment Perspective - Regina, SK
June 26, 2013- Advance Your Knowledge with Advanced Healthcare - Calgary, AB
June 27-28, 2013- 14th Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference - Montreal, Quebec
July 8, 2013- ROHO Seminar by Advanced Healthcare - Victoria, BC
July 9, 2013- Advance your knowledge with Advanced Healthcare - Vancouver, BC
July 20-21, 2013- Assessing & Treating the Weaker Upper Extremity Post-Stroke - Vancouver, BC
July 27-28, 2013- Using Video Games for Rehabilitation with Dr. Debbie Rand - Vancouver, BC
August 3, 2013- Neurological Harmony & Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method - New York, NY
September 14 & 15, 2013- Seating & Mobility with Sheila Buck - Edmonton, AB
September 16 - 18, 2013- Facilitation Skills for the Return to Work Expert - BOOT CAMP - Edmonton, AB
September 26 & 27, 2013- AT Conference: Innovative Ways to Use the iPad to Meet the Learning Needs of Students - Regina, SK
September 27, 2013-Goal Attainment Scaling as a Meaningful Outcome Measure for Therapy Services-Montreal, QC
September 27 & 28, 2013- OSOT Annual Conference 2013 - London, ON
October 22, 2013- ROHO Seminar by Advanced Healthcare - Ottawa, ON
October 25-26, 2013- 2013 CNIB Braille Conference - Toronto, ON
October 26, 2013- Multiple Sclerosis Connections Conference - Edmonton, AB
November 5-7, 2013- The Canadian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference - Hilton Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec
November 7-9, 2013- Rhythmic Movement Training 1 & 2 - Sudbury, ON
November 7-10, 2013- Picky eaters vs Problem feeders: SOS Approach to Feeding - Edmonton, AB
November 17-19, 2013- Complex Return to Work Issues for the Return to Work Professional- Mississauga, ON
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2014- The Early Years Conference 2014 - Vancouver, BC
March 4 - 7, 2014- 30th International Seating Symposium - Vancouver, BC
April 9 - 12, 2014- The 6th Annual Biennial Conference on Adolescence & Adults with FASD - Vancouver, BC