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SANDTA CONTACT DETAILS
Address:
P.O. Box 39976
Queensburgh
4070

Cell: 076 374 6739
Email: sandtamail@mweb.co.za

Professional Development

SANDTA ACTIVITIES


SANDTA COURSES

Paediatric Courses
Title BASIC 8 WEEK BOBATH / NDT PAEDIATRIC COURSE 2009 KZN
Description
Dates Block 1: 6 July –7 August
Block 2: 28 Sept. – 16 October
Course Leader(s) Estelle Brown (Senior SANDTA Co-ordinator Instructor )
Venue Pietermaritzburg - venue to be finalised
Cost R 10650. Discount to S A Therapists and Therapists working in Africa: R9765. SANDTA members:R R 8875
Enquiries Estelle Brown
Tel: (011) 674 5272 / 073 148 2178
Fax: 086 6667452
E-mail: ebrown@webmail.co.za
Closing Date
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  Course Application Form
Updated On 02-Dec-08

Adult Courses
Title NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE YOUNG HEAD-INJURED ADULT
Description This 2-day interactive workshop will provide theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and clinical expertise in the management of the young, head-injured adult across the continuum of management. The principles of neuro-developmental therapy will be applied, with ample opportunity to practice clinical techniques. The workshop is open to all therapists with an interest in neurological rehabilitation.
Therapists who have successfully completed a basic 3-week Adult NDT course will get preference for reserving a place until 30 September
Dates 16-17 November 2009
Course Leader(s) Gerlinde Haase
Physiotherapist, Senior IBITA Instructor, Germany
Venue Life New Kensington Clinic,
23 Roberts Avenue,
Kensington, Johannesburg
Cost R800
Enquiries Charlene Kruger
Tel: 011 614 7125 or 082 450 5035
charlene.kruger@lifehealthcare.co.za
Registration forms available on Life Healthcare website:
http://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/healthcareservices/life_rehabilitation_cpd.aspx
Closing Date
Updated On 09-May-09

Title BASIC COURSE IN THE TREATMENT OF ADULT HEMIPLEGIA
Description
Dates 31 August – 11th September and from 5-9 October 2009(3 weeks)
Course Leader(s) Lynne Fearnhead
Venue Netcare Rehab.in Johannesburg.
Cost R3500
Enquiries Contact person Franja Serfontein
pro@physicalrehab.co.za 0r 011489-1452
Closing Date
Updated On 21-May-09

Title GAIT REHABILITATION FOR THE PERSON WITH NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT
Description Advanced Course –Gait rehabilitation for the person with neurological impairment(stroke, TBI, cerebellar) and includes aspects of cardiovascular fitness.
Dates 17 - 21st August 2009
Course Leader(s) Michelle Gerber
Venue Netcare Rehab- Johannesburg
Cost
Enquiries Contact person Franja Serfontein
pro@physicalrehab.co.za 0r 011489-1452
Closing Date
Updated On 21-May-09

Advanced Topic Specific NDT Courses
Title ADVANCED COURSE IN MANAGEMENT OF FEEDING, ORAL-SENSORY, MOTOR AND SPEECH PRODUCTION DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH CP
Description This course is open to therapists who have completed the 8-week basic NDT/Bobath course.
We will re-visit the management approach within the Bobath/NDT concept to feeding, oral sensory-motor and speech production disorders in children with CP and evaluate relevance of treatment against latest research evidence. There will also be a focus on the use of the ICF framework in assessment and intervention plus using GAS goals (Goal Attainment Scaling) in this clinical population. Various assessment protocols will be evaluated in terms of usefulness as outcome measures in support of evidence-based practice. Participants will engage in problem solving complex cases and in refining practical handling skills aimed at impacting function. Inter- and transdisciplinary management of the targeted problems will form part of workshops, discussions and problem solving.
The course will be accredited attendance certificates and CPD points.
Dates 26 -30 October 2009 (8h30 to 16h30)
Course Leader(s) Rina van der Walt,
Senior Speech-Language Therapy NDT/Bobath Tutor
Venue Aurora Special Care Centre
Port Elizabeth, SA
Cost R2, 050 – SANDTA members; R2, 250 non-members
Enquiries Send Application to:
RINA VAN DER WALT
rinavanderwalt@hotmail.com or
FAX 00 44 141 9490022 (Scotland)
Closing Date
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  APPLICATION FORM
Updated On 14-Feb-09

Title THE EARLY EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF INFANTS WITH CEREBRAL MOTOR DISTURBANCES
Description Please note: This course is open to therapists who have completed the 8-week basic NDT/Bobath course.
Dates 26 October – 6 November 2008 (10 days)
Course Leader(s) Estelle Brown (Senior SANDTA Tutor)
Venue Bloemfontein (Actual venue to be finalised)
Cost R4000
Enquiries Estelle Brown
Tel: (011) 674 5272 / 073 148 2178
Fax: 086 6667452
e-mail: ebrown@webmail.co.za
Closing Date
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  APPLICATION FORM
Updated On 02-Dec-08

Title FACILITATION : “LESS IS MORE”
Description This is a very practical course with the emphasis on improving participants’ clinical handling skills. The format includes clinical practical sessions, demonstrations, practical sessions and lectures.
Please note: This course is open to therapists who have completed the 8-week basic NDT/Bobath course.
Due to the very practical nature of the course, places are limited to 16 participants.
To avoid disappointment, please send in your application form as soon as possible.
Dates 23 – 27 November 2009 (6 days)
Course Leader(s) JEAN-PIERRE MAES, Senior Bobath tutor (London)
assisted by Dr. GILLIAN SALOOJEE, Senior SANDTA Course Tutor
Venue Johannesburg, Gauteng (exact venue in Johannesburg to be confirmed)
Cost R3300
Enquiries For further information on the above course, contact:
Gillian Saloojee on 072 483 5766 or
by e-mail at gsaloojee@icon.co.za.
Application forms should be faxed to Mary Murray at 011 892-3893
or e-mailed to norman.murray@absamail.co.za
Closing Date 24 April 2009
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  APLLICATION FORM
Updated On 02-Dec-08

Title FACILITATION : “ATHETOSIS”
Description This course is a follow-up to the “Facilitation: Less is More” course and is only open to therapists who have done the “Less is More” course. It is also a very practical course with the emphasis on improving participants’ clinical handling skills when working with children with athetosis. The format includes clinical practical sessions, demonstrations, video case studies and lectures.
Due to the very practical nature of the course, places are limited to 16 participants.
To avoid disappointment, please send in your application form as soon as possible.
Dates 30 November – 5 December 2009(6days)
Course Leader(s) JEAN-PIERRE MAES, Senior Bobath tutor (London),
assisted by Dr. GILIIAN SALOOJEE, Senior SANDTA Course Tutor
Venue Johannesburg, Gauteng (exact venue in Johannesburg to be confirmed)
Cost R3300
Enquiries For further information on the above course, contact: Gillian Saloojee on 072 483 5766 or
by e-mail at gsaloojee@icon.co.za.
Application forms should be faxed to Mary Murray at 011 892-3893
or e-mailed to norman.murray@absamail.co.za
Closing Date 24 April 2009
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  APPLICATION FORM
Updated On 02-Dec-08

Other Courses
Title INTRODUCTION TO THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Description This one week Introductory Course is aimed at physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists working with children with cerebral palsy in clinics, public service hospitals or institutions. The course is specifically targeted at community service therapists and junior therapists. This course aims at helping therapists to effectively assess and manage children with cerebral palsy within a busy public service setting.
Dates 12 – 16 October 2009
Course Leader(s) DORIS MBUYU
SANDTA Co-ordinator Instructor
Venue Frances Vorwerg C P School,
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Cost R 2000.00
Enquiries Contact person for enquiries and application forms:
Mary Murray
Cell : 083 4626240
Tel : (011) 917-5747
e-mail : norman.murray@absamail.co.za
Closing Date 31 July 2009 or until the course is full
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  INTRO COURSE APPLICATION
Updated On 18-Jun-09

Title INTRODUCTION TO THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Description See description above
Dates 2 Courses
17 – 21 August 2009
24 – 28 August 2009
Course Leader(s) DORIS MBUYU
SANDTA Co-ordinator Instructor
Venue Frances Vorwerg C P School
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
Cost R2000
Enquiries Contact person for enquiries and application forms :
Mary Murray
Cell : 083 4626240
Tel : (011) 917-5747
e-mail : norman.murray@absamail.co.za
Closing Date 29 May 2008 or until the course is full
Download File
  Intro Course Application
Updated On 05-May-09


BRANCHES

Southern Gauteng:
 
Claire Hochfeld
clairehochfeld@iafrica.com
083 406 5017
011 726 2227
Centapaeds (58 1st Ave Dunvegan)

Northern Gauteng:
 
Gina Loudon
Ginaloudon@yahoo.co.uk
082 665 8385

KZN
 
Jane Markham
janemarkham@webmail.co.za
084 421 5062
031 700 3535
Next Activity: Possible Surgeries for the CP Child
Dr Fraser(Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Date: June 2009
Venue- Browns School Pinetown.
please phone Tessa or Melini in Physiotherapy on 031 7003535
Download File - Activities for 2009

WESTERN PROVINCE
 
Jennifer Bradshaw
sandtawc@gmail.com
083 775 1995
(W)021 696 4134 (during school hours
(Fax) 021 696 8228
Next Activity: Use and Application of the Gross Motor Function Measure.
Presenter Dr. Gillian Saloojee.

Cost: R300 (members) R350 (non-members)
Date: 31October/1 November 2009.
Venue: Bel Porto School, Lansdowne
Download File - GMFM Course & Application

EASTERN CAPE
 
Clare Hubbard
clare@clinicale.co.za
(W)041 373 3780
(Fax) 041 373 3781

OFS
 
Corina Botha
Corina.Botha@Lifehealthcare.co.za
082 202 5952
(W)051 520 1234
(F)051 520 1231

FS Goldfields (interest group)
 
Rina van Zyl
vZylCR@fshealth.gov.za
057 388 4543