- The Office of the PPTRRC is looking for a new Provincial Paediatric Therapy Recruitment and Retention Coordinator! Do you have a passion for recruitment and retention issues? Would love to work with a fantastic inter-disciplinary steering committee? Have an interest in communicating and collaborating with BC government representatives, agency Executive Directors, therapists, and other stakeholders involved with children and youth with special needs? Here is a great opportunity for you! Open the attached file for more details!
– The spring continuing education schedule is filling up fast and furious! Check out UBCs Research Relays where Masters students share their work…plenty of paediatric related content. The International Seating Symposium is in Vancouver in early March and Royal Columbian is hosting a fantastic opportunity to learn about motor assessments for infants. The early bird registration deadline for the Arvedson feeding course at Sunny Hill is quickly approaching, and telehealth connections for this course are now full. And in case you needed yet another excuse to come visit Kelowna, Ellen Yack will be there to share her expertise in Sensory Integration in late April. Information on all these opportunities and more can be found on the Upcoming Events board on the therapybc homepage!
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
Latest quarterly report available in the updates section: http://www.therapybc.ca/pptc_updates.php
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
- Time to start organizing the 2013 Paediatric Update Symposium! Step one is to cobble together a planning committee. We strive to have all professions (OT, PT, SLP) and all environments (early intervention, school-aged) represented. Planning includes a monthly teleconference with a little bit of home work here and there. Also includes free conference registration and plenty of kudos! If interested please email Jason Gordon at consultant@therapybc.ca.
- Our office received some fantastic nominations for the 2012 PPTRRC Awards, thank you! The PPTRRC Steering Committee will be reviewing nominations over the next couple of months, and 2012 Award recipients will be announced in April of this year.
- Are you an internationally educated Occupational Therapist who recently went through the process of immigrating to Canada and registering with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC to work? Please connect with me…I have a favour to ask: consultant@therapybc.ca.
Best of luck getting back into the swing of things, and Happy 2012!
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
Hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and I’m sure you are all looking forward to getting back into the swing of things.
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
PPTRRC AWARDS! DEADLINE EXTENDED! Last year we launched the first annual PPTRRC Awards, and the feedback was very positive. Therapists appreciated having the opportunity to distinguish their peers, and recipients valued the recognition. So the Office of the PPTRRC decided to make it an annual event; however, we need your help! We know there are numerous OTs, PTs, and SLPs out there who would make worthy recipients of our Dedication to the Profession/Lifetime Achievement Award or our Mentorship/Education Award but we need your help in identifying candidates. Please visit the PPTRRC Awards page on therapybc: http://www.therapybc.ca/pptrrcawards.php and download the Call for Nominations for 2012 Awards document near the bottom of the page. The nomination deadline has been extended to midnight December 31, 2011!
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
Only one more month to register in our new email database to ensure you receive updates and announcements from the Office of the PPTRRC. Visit the Clinicians menu and follow the link to register for email updates. Also one more month to nominate your colleagues for the 2012 PPTRRC Awards. Please help us recognize your colleagues excelling in dedication and leadership to your profession, and those dedicating time to education and mentorship. Visit the PPTRRC Awards page by clicking on the tab on the home page. The Call for Nominations for 2012 Awards document is located at the bottom of the page.
Some great professional development opportunities listed on the Upcoming Events board on the therapybc homepage. Workshops, webinars, conferences, you name it. Be sure to check them out.
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
Hopefully the mad rush of September by now has settled into a dull roar. Remember to visit the PPTRRC Awards page and nominate your favorite OT, PT, and/or SLP for one of our awards. Nomination deadline is November 15th!
Speaking of deadlines, therapybc is updating our therapist email database. Do you want to stay connected in our network of therapists and make sure you still receive updates and announcements from the Office of the PPTRRC? Then please check out our October quarterly report for the link to register your information. The current database will be put to pasture December 1st.
Plenty of webinar wheels turning right now, and plan on having several opportunities finalized for all of you by mid-November or so. Keep your inbox eyes open and do not forget about our upcoming events board on the therapybc homepage for plenty of professional development events.
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
Hello BC Paediatric Therapists, hope you had a fantastic summer. A few announcements for your back to work reading pleasure:
1. 2012 PPTRRC Awards! Nomination deadline is November 15th! Visit the PPTRRC Awards page (http://www.therapybc.ca/pptrrcawards.php) and click on the ‘Call for Nominations for 2012’ document near the bottom for full details!
2. TherapyBC You Tube Channel! We have a winner for our e-reader contest…Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre! They did a fantastic job creating their brief recruitment video, and have definitely set themselves apart in utilizing social media to help attract potential therapists to their organization. Check out their video: http://www.youtube.com/therapybc
It may be too late for you to win the e-reader, but it’s definitely not too late for you to create a recruitment video for your own organization! Also note we have a therapybc virtual tour, opportunities in BC power point, and several videos from the OTepp project now uploaded onto the site!
Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
1. Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) Congress and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) AGM
- CPA Congress: Therapybc was there to share our work on paediatric therapists and continuing education preferences, Kathy Davidson was there to share her work on a points-based caseload management tool (WAT-T), and Lynn Rogers of BC Children’s was there to share her research on whether corrected or chronological age should be used at 18 months to identify preterm infants at risk or long term motor impairment.
- AACPDM AGM: Sue Stewart will be there to share our provincial eMentoring program, and Val Ward and Tanja Mason of Sunny Hill will be there for podium presentations on Determinants of Crouch Gait in Children with CP and Retrospective Assignment of GMFCS.
- Great work BC paediatric therapists! Make sure you visit the Projects in Progress page on the CDR website for other exciting projects happening in our province: http://www.childdevelopment.ca/bc/ViewProjects.aspx
2. Do you know of an older child/young adult looking to participate in high level sport? Canadas Mens National Para Soccer Team is looking for athletes to join its lineup. Building on the momentum set in 2007, when the Canadian Para Soccer team won the bronze medal at the Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, they are looking for athletes who would like to join the program and play for a winning team. If you know of someone who has mild cerebral palsy or a stroke or brain injury, they are interested to hear from you.
For more information, visit CanadaSoccer.com or contact Head Coach Drew Ferguson at dferguson@soccercan.ca
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
You Tube is a great medium to present your agency and community as a great place to live and work, and your help is needed to build a library of recruitment videos for BC. Shoot some video showcasing some of the highlights of your community, interview staff about why your agency is such a great place to work, take viewers on a virtual tour of your agency, etc. Maybe a local high school or College has a film program interested in helping out. Keep the length of the video fairly brief (less than 5 minutes). All videos received before September 1 will be entered in a draw to win an e-reader for your agency to load up with articles, resources, and evidence-based practice information to comfortably tote around on your home visits.
2. PPTRRC Awards Call for Nominations
PPTRRC Awards page now up on therapybc: http://www.therapybc.ca/pptrrcawards.php. This page lists previous PPTRRC Award recipients, and holds a document containing all you need to know about the Call for Nominations for 2012 Awards, which is now open. Happy Nominating!
3. CPA Congress and poster acceptance at AACPDM
Heading up to Whistler for CPA Congress? If so be sure to say Hi. I will be there presenting a poster regarding paediatric therapists and continuing education, and Kathy Davidson (a PPTRRC steering committee member) will be there presenting her WAT-T poster on a points-based caseload management tool. Checking out Vegas for the AACPDM conference this year? Great! Say Hi to Sue Stewart who will be there to present a poster on the eMentoring program!
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Bonnie Pryce: Jason you have done a wonderful job as coordinator for the past 7 years and it is sad to see you leave. However I wish you well in your future endeavours. It is extremely disappointing that the government has not seen fit to continue funding the position which as been pivotal in uniting Pediatric Therapists across BC. I think that it is a short sighted move as the programs that were offered such as the ementoring program and coordinated by you Jason are a valuable part of supporting new therapists. This will now fall on practicing therapist who already have over-full caseloads and perhaps in the long run will be in the best interest of serving the children and families. Very disappointing news.
Again, best wishes and good luck to you Jason....
Mary Glasgow Brown: Hello,
I heard Annette Majnemer speak at this year's CAOT conference following her acceptance of the Murial Driver award for excellence in Occupational Therapy. A very fun and motivating presentation!...
Suzanne: Hi there Therapy BC. Happy Mid-Olympic break! Thanks for mentioning our sportphysio2010 blog. We're hoping for more stories about BC physios at the Paralympic games. It's been so much fun. Kudos to all the volunteers!...
