Saturday, February 23, 2013

SAD DEMISE: DR ARUNA P. TOLE

(13/11/1939  to 21/02/2013)
Pioneer of Oncology Rehabilitation in India.
Dr. Mrs. Aruna P. Tole .O.T.D, B.A., B.Lib.Sc., D.N.T.Y.M., C.C.A.S.P., C.B.L.T. M.B.A. (Hon.)
  
Retired H.O.D of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Research. Tata Memorial Hospital Parel Mumbai.12. 
 Hon Advisor / Former Director, O.T & Rehabilitation Research Education & Training Unit, Indian Cancer Society, Parel, Mumbai. 
Hon. Founder and former incharge -Occupational Therapy and Prosthetic Orthotic Workshop, Fellowship of the Physically Handicapped, Haji Ali, Mumbai.

Recipient of IPOS (international Psycho-oncology society) award for outstanding contribution to clinical care of patients with cancer.

The Mumbai Branch of A.I.O.T.A offers its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends & well wishers.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Occupational Therapy Job



The Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Home, Rehabilitation & Research Centre, Kalanagar, Bandra(E), Mumbai – 400 051 invites application from Indian Nationals for the post of Occupational Therapist.

Qualification                                      -           Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Recognized University with minimum 2 years clinical experience (Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and interest in splinting)


Age Limit                                           -           35 years (Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST & 3 years for OBC). Age may be relaxable in case of exceptional merit qualifications, special needs for the development of the department.

IMPORTANT GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:-

1.                  Last date of receiving application is 16/03/2013.


Interested & eligible candidates may contact for further info: Superintendent, Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Home, M.K. Marg, Kalanagar, Bandra(E), Mumbai – 400 051 Telephone Nos.:- 2659 2820 / 2659 1404 alongwith Application, Biodata, Recent Passport size 2 Photographs and One set of attested  copies  of all Certificates or email-dreborgeshome75@yahoo.in.
On the day of interview original documents are mandatory.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy.



The Mumbai branch of AIOTA is organising a Lecture on
Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy.
 on 14th February 2013, from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm.
at CVTC auditorium, 3rd floor, KEMH Parel.
Resource person: Dr. Bhoomiah Dasari Ph.D
(Dr Dasari holds two PhD degrees. He has over 40 yrs experience in the field of health and social care and has been awarded the “Justice of Peace” by Hong Kong Govt.)

All members are kindly invited for the above mentioned lecture. 
The lecture will be followed by the Annual general body meeting of the branch
( between 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.) 
All the branch members are requested to attend the same.

Friday, February 1, 2013

COTE on Drivers’ Rehabilitaion.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
All India Occupational Therapists’ Association [AIOTA]
Continuing Occupational Therapy Education [COTE]
Drivers’ Rehabilitaion.
[A certificate course]
Organized by:
Academic council of Occupational Therapy
In collaboration with
All India Institute of Physical medicine & Rehabilitation, Mumbai, India

Dates: Feb.16th 2013 (Saturday)                          Timing: 10.00 AM TO 5.00 P.M.  
 
Venue: Conference hall, All India Institute of Physical medicine & Rehabilitation, Mahalaxmi, MUMBAI.

 Advisory Board:
  Dr. R. Sharma, Director, AIIPMR, Mumbai
  Dr. Anil K. Srivastava, President AIOTA & Executive Chairman, ACOT
  Dr. Jyothika Bijlani, Dean ,Academic Council of OT, Mumbai

  Course coordinators:     
  Dr. Smita Jaiwant, HOD, Occupational Therapy Dept., AIIPMR, Mumbai
  Dr. Anita Gupta , Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Dept. AIIPMR, Mumbai.
   
  Organising Committee:
  Dr. Z.D. Ferzandi, Vice President, AIOTA, Mumbai
  Dr. Shashi Oberai, Treasurer, AIOTA, Mumbai
  Dr. Pratibha Vaidya, EC member, AIOTA, Mumbai
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Introduction:
Continuing Occupational Therapy Education organized by Academic Council of OT for members of AIOTA is intended to provide planned & organized learning activities designed to maintain, improve, or expand knowledge and skills to develop new knowledge and skills relevant to the enhancement of practice, education, or theory to improve the safety and welfare of the patients in hospitals institutions and private set ups. The safety is important, but so is mobility. Balancing these two values in an automobile-dependent world is the highest priority. Driving is a very complex task. Understanding all of the factors that make it possible to drive safely and that may present barriers to a driver continuing to drive safely requires specialized training and education by specifically trained therapists. Occupational Therapists with such specialized training in driver rehabilitation are able to identify not only a driver's strengths but also the physical, visual, and cognitive challenges the individual faces. As a result, specifically trained OT’s  can evaluate an individual's overall ability to operate a vehicle safely and, if needed, recommend ways to limit risks. Occupational Therapists have the extensive training and knowledge needed to recognize the impact of medical conditions and the aging process on driving performance. They use skill-building, behavioral, and adaptive approaches to keeping a person mobile in his or her community, even if he or she must limit or stop driving. The Academic Council of Occupational Therapy is organizing COTE on “Drivers Rehabilitation’ for the first time at Mumbai.
Objective:
Certificate Course on Drivers’ rehab, for members of AIOTA is one day course with theoretical sessions, practical demonstrations and case presentations followed with assessment of performance of participants for certification. It is exclusively designed to educationally enrich the members of AIOTA with specialized learning and training for use in clinical practice.
Eligibility:
Exclusively for Life Members & Provisional Members of AIOTA

Intake: 25 (maximum)

Registration Fee:
(Inclusive of Certificate, Course Content, contact Hours, Lunch & Tea on COTE Day)
1.        Rs.2,500/- (up to14th Feb, 2013)
2.        Rs.3,000/- (after 14th Feb &  Spot: Sub. to availability of seats) 
Payments:   
By DD only drawn in favor of AIOTA payable at Mumbai and be sent to Dean ACOT - Dr. Mrs. Jyothika Bijlani, and/or Dr. Shashi Oberai , Hon. Treasurer AIOTA & Dean -Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of OT, 6th Floor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Sector 5,Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706, Maharashtra.
M: 09820962641  Email: shashioberai@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                         
Accommodation: Participants of the course have to arrange accommodation by self.  
Expert Faculty: Academic Oration, demonstration and practical sessions followed with assessment of performance:  by experienced teaching faculty of AIIPMR, Mumbai  

Contact:
Dr. Mrs. Jyothika Bijlani ,Dean ACOT,
21, Kalpataru Harmony Next to Sion Telephone Exchange
Sion(E), Mumbai-400022,Maharashtra
M: 09820964567

And/or:
AIOTA Website: www.aiota.org  [Registration Form may be downloaded from AIOTA Website]