occupational therapist

The Flap Over the Fluency Gap

The flap over the fluency gap While she grew up speaking Hindi and Punjabi, she arrived with a solid command of English, the language she used in most of the undergraduate courses in physiotherapy she studied in India. “Many of the students who joined the university with me were … Read more on Macleans.ca University of Western Sydney's bushfire gift “We have all the systems set up, foundation courses .. they might decide to go to TAFE and get credit towards a degree, there are multiple pathways it's a matter of talking to their schools, their parents.” The University is also offering $ 2000 … Read more on Blue Mountains Gazette Read more... ...

How Do You Go From Being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to Having a Masters in OT?

Question by Joe Larkin: How do you go from being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to having a Masters in OT? I want to go to school to become a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) but I do eventually want to go to school and get my Masters Degree in OT. But for almost all Graduate programs for OT you need some kind of Bachelors Degree. So how can I obtain my bachelors degree in OT? Thank you!!! Best answer: Answer by jannsodyThere are no longer any bachelor’s degree programs in OT. However, there may be combination a bachelor’s/master’s degree program for OT. Read more... ...

Sewall Healthy Living Center Opens at Sharp Hospital

Sewall Healthy Living Center Opens At Sharp Hospital The new spa-like center features an island theme and it is a place where the community can go to relax, exercise or receive treatments. The services offered at the center include massages, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutrition counseling … Read more on Eagle & Times Ohio Man Convicted of Workers' Comp Fraud Living maintenance is available to an injured worker who has completed a rehabilitation plan but continues to have physical restrictions and experiences a wage loss upon return to work. Temporary Total Disability is for injured workers who are totally … Read more on ClaimsJournal.com Read more... ...

Access to Patient Services Lacking: National Physician Survey

Access to patient services lacking: National Physician Survey A majority of Canada's family doctors are worried about their inability to access publicly funded physiotherapists and occupational therapists, hospital beds, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners for … Read more on CMAJ Stroke patients to benefit from state-of-the-art speech therapy There are currently a number of options available to people recovering from a stroke whether it be through occupational therapy, physiotherapy or medication. Stroke patients in Torquay are benefiting from a different approach thanks to a donation worth … Read more on Mediplacements Read more... ...

Can You Give Me Info on Having the Talus in the Heel Surgically Fused?

Question by L T: Can you give me info on having the talus in the heel surgically fused? Could you give me some estimate, even ballpark figures of what it costs for the surgery to fuse the ankle when the subtalar joint is damaged? Not just the surgery, but also the cost of the therapy for recovery as well if you know. Thank you. F in Montana, age 40, no pre-existing conditions and non smoker. Best answer: Answer by big_shot_nurseOk, a couple of questions before I can answer…. Read more... ...

Rehab Department to Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month

...  department to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month Other staff members include Vince McGlothlin, occupational therapist, Chris Mullin, rehab aid, and Juanita Johnson, front desk. The rehabilitation staff at Sidney Health Center work together to help individuals in the hospital, extended care and … Read more on Sidney Herald Leader LA County Officials Predict Substance Misuse Care Will Expand Under ACA Some experts in Los Angeles County, which is in the middle of a five-year strategic plan to deal with substance abuse, predict that substance abuse treatment will be the region's ...

Rogers Opposes Stroke Services Reorganisation

Rogers opposes stroke services reorganisation “The damage that a stroke causes to your brain can impact on many aspects of your life and well being and you could need access to a range of specialists such as physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and specialist … Read more on Newry Times Push for taxpayer funded obesity treatment Medicare should subsidise treatment for obese people including endocrinologist, dietitian, personal training and physiotherapy bills, say Australia's leading obesity and diabetes experts. The renewed push for a drastic increase in taxpayer funded … Read more on Endocrinology Update Read more... ...