Utah Occupational Therapy Association

UOTA Specialty Practice Meeting
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
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Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2023-05-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-13 19:30 - 20:30 and 5 more dates

UOTA Membership Annual Meeting 2023
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Current UOTA members are welcome to email the UOTA Secretary at uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

UOTA Cafe Rio Fundraiser
2023-04-13 | Sugarhouse Store (this location only), 1235 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States

UOTA Regional Representative Meeting
2023-04-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-06 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-04 20:00 - 21:00
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Western Regional OT Spring Symposium 2023
2023-03-03 - 2023-03-05 | Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
2023 Western Regional OT Spring Symposium is a collaboration of the Occupational Therapy Associations of the states of AZ, ID, NM, NV, HI, CA, and UT for professional development, networking, and WROTSS business purposes. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the occupational therapy and/or medical condition or professional development issues being discussed, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the presenters, which may be helpful to other health care professionals at arriving at their own conclusions and consequent application. Attendees participating in this professional development education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against WROTSS, the collaborating states, and OTAC and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.
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Capitol Hill Day
2023-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Salt Lake City
Meet at the Utah State Capitol inside the public entrance (located on the EAST side of the Capitol) at 10am (note the updated meeting time). See the map below for visitor parking and the meeting area. Join the UOTA Government Affairs Committee as we advocate for our profession and get to know our legislators. #UOTAHillDay2023

The Get Permission Approach- A pediatric feeding workshop for OT and SLP Practitioners
2023-01-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Weber Innovation High School, 1007 W 12th St., Ogden, UT, 1007 W 12th St., Ogden, UT, 84404, United States
.6 CEUs/6 Contact Hours
Registration ends Monday, January 23rd at Noon

Friday, January 27, 2023
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Check-in and social mingle
9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Instruction
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch provided by Ability Innovations, LLC
Weber Innovations High School, 1007 W 12th St., Ogden, Utah
Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L, from the Get Permission Institute

Karen Dilfer is an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and food enthusiast. She has a strong pediatric background and loves to help children with motor, sensory, and mealtime challenges. A Chicago native, Karen enjoys discovering new restaurants and cooking with friends and family. She is a founding member of the Chicago Feeding Group, a nonprofit organization that seeks to support parents and professions who work with children who struggle to eat. Karen was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune. Karen has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Calvin College and a Master’s of Science Degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) trained and has also completed post-graduate education in Sensory Integration. Karen trained under Marsha Dunn Klein at Mealtime Connections, LLC, in Tucson, Arizona. Karen is a contributing member to the Get Permission team and regularly teaches Get Permission workshops and webinars. She maintains a private practice and actively treats children with feeding challenges. You can learn more about her work here: www.eatwithkaren.com.

The Principles of the Get Permission Approach

Feeding is complicated and requires collaboration with team members including parents.
The Get Permission Approach acknowledges that children eat best when they feel well.
The Get Permission Approach acknowledges that feeding is a relationship.
The Get Permission Approach acknowledges that eating is built on a foundation of positive developmentally appropriate experiences.
The Get Permission Approach acknowledges parents and supports them to successfully feed their children.
The Get Permission Approach is based on what works with happy, self-directed eaters who enjoy eating, are confident in their eating skills and are internally motivated to eat enough.
In the Get Permission Approach, adults determine the direction and children determine the pace.
The Get Permission Approach is guided by a sensitive reading of the cues.
The Get Permission Approach celebrates mealtimes and a love of food!
The Get Permission Approach sees the therapist role as offering parents and children achievable, successful options.

The course objectives

Help children discover their internal drive to eat through appetite, enjoyment, and relationships.
Be more sensitive and supportive with families.
Help children feel celebrated at the table.
Know exactly where to start in therapy and where to go next.

Lunch will be provided by Ability Innovations, LLC.

Early registration ends December 15, 2022. On December 16, the registration fee increases by 20%
.6 CEUs/6 Contact Hours
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

UOTA Annual Conference 2022
2022-11-05 | Utah Valley Hospital Education Center – Sorenson Legacy Tower, Level 2 (bldg. entrance #4), 395 Cougar Blvd #104, Provo, UT, 84604, United States
It is time for the UOTA 2022 Annual Conference!
This year’s conference will include an in-person day on November 5th, as well as pre-recorded content available through Dec. 31st.
We are excited to announce our keynote speaker this year is AOTA President Alyson Stover! The keynote address will be presented live over Zoom in the main auditorium on November 5th for in-person and virtual attendees to enjoy.
Lunch is being provided to in-person attendees at no extra charge for those who registered by the October 28th catering deadline. Please note, there is no outside food allowed at the venue.
The conference will be held in the Utah Valley Hospital Education Center – Sorenson Legacy Tower, Level 2 (bldg. entrance #4) – Click here for the parking map.

2022 Full Conference Program
Nov 5th In-Person 2022 Conference Schedule Grid

November 5th Schedule:
8:00-8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:30 Keynote
9:40-10:40 Conference Sessions
10:50-11:50 Conference Sessions
12:00-12:45 Lunch & UOTA Business Meeting
12:45-1:15 Poster Presentations (SLCC Students)
1:20-2:20 Specialty Practice Area Group Sessions
2:30-3:30 Conference Sessions
3:40-4:40 Conference Sessions
4:40-5:00 Certificates & Wrap Up

We hope to see you in Provo on November 5th!
2022 UOTA Annual Conference Committee Co-Chairs:

Lynn Farley
Lynn.Farley@utah.edu
Meena Iyer
Meena.Iyer@utahtech.edu

UOTA Executive Board Meeting
2022-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
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Compassion Fatigue
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:00
Compassion Fatigue: What is it? How does it happen? How can we manage it as individuals and as OT practitioners?
Please join us for an evening of insight and discussion. UOTA’s Rehabilitation Specialty Practice Area Group cordially invites you to join them for a presentation on compassion fatigue by Jim Gunnuscio, a seasoned hospice chaplain.
When: 7-8PM, September 30th, 2022
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