This symposium held at The University of Pretoria on 29, and 30 August 2013, is an opportunity for Health Care Professionals to gain a better understanding of the intervention in early childhood. Presentations and case studies will be done by multi-disciplinary team members, to gain a holistic view of intervention and to understand your role in a multi-disciplinary team.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding development and pathology of the young child
- Understanding the functioning of the multi-disciplinary team in early childhood interventions
- Ascertaining your role within the multi-disciplinary team regarding early childhood interventions
Course Content:
Day 1
- Brain development – Prof Izelle Smuts, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria
- The role of the nurse in early childhood – Dr Carin Maree and Ronel Leech, Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria
- Early intervention: Past, present and future – Prof Alta Kritzinger, Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria
- Focus areas in occupational therapy evaluation – Speaker to be confirmed
- What do I see with my little eye? – Dr Marissa Willemse, Ophthalmologist
- Is Development Coordination Disorder applicable within the South African context? – Mrs Helena du Preez, Physiotherapist
Day 2
- Genetics: Can it explain everything? – Dr Engela Honey, Department of Genetics, University of Pretoria
- Communication in the young child – Ms Esedra Strasheim, Speech and Language Therapist
- Nutrition in the young child – Ms Janine van Niekerk, Dietician
- The natural way – Speaker to be confirmed
- Two case study presentations – Speaker to be confirmed
- Ethical reasoning when working with children – Dr David Reynders, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Pretoria
Parallel Session: 30 August 2013
Assessment of Driver’s with Disabilities (registered for 7 CEU’s with the HPCSA):Presented by Caroline Rule
This workshop is an opportunity for Health Care Professionals to gain a better understanding of the driving implications for people with disabilities. Therapists will be equipped to make informed decisions regarding clients with disabilities that wish to return to driving.
Topics:
- Legislation (Road Traffic Act, HPCSA guidelines, licensing procedures, PRDP licenses)
- Physical assessment (driving controls, visual screening)
- Cognitive assessment
- On-road driving test
Entry Requirements:
Experience in the field of Health Care
Click here to register for this conference
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