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Career Talk 2025

  • 9 Feb 2025 (Sun)
  • 2:30pm – 5:30pm

  • Hybrid

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Dear HKPA and HKPC members,

We’re excited to announce the upcoming event, Career Talk 2025, hosted by the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (HKPA) and Hong Kong Physiotherapy Concern (HKPC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU).

This event is specifically tailored for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students eager to elevate their career prospects. We warmly invite you to join us!

Event Details:

  • Date: February 9, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm (Registration start at 2pm)
  • Venue: Hybrid (Face-to-face venue: F0201, Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, 1 Sheung Shing Street, Ho Man Tin)
  • Guest Speakers:
    • Sam WAN (from Hospital Authority),
    • Matthew LAU (from NGO),
    • Jack LEE (from private sector),
    • Doris CHONG (from academic institution)
  • Target Participants: HKPA and HKPC members only (both physiotherapists and physiotherapy students are welcome)
  • Class Capacity: 350 (Face-to-face) and 100 (ZOOM)
  • CPD points: pending
  • Language: Cantonese
  • Fee: Free
  • Deadline for application: February 2, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Enquiries: Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.comand cc to info@gmail.com 

The event is open to HKPA and HKPC members only.

For non-members, we sincerely invite you to join as a member, to enjoy the benefits offered by HKPA/HKPC. To apply or know more about the membership application, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.com Join us for an insightful session featuring industry experts, discussions on career opportunities, and valuable networking opportunities.

Please fill in the google form (https://forms.gle/YAxg62grgNVfT8iPA). We look forward to your participation!

Best regards,

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (Organizer)
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Concern (Organizer)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (Co-organizer)

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HKPA Conference 2024

The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Conference 2024 was successfully held at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West on October 26, 2024. We extend our gratitude to our co-organizer, the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, as well as to our sponsoring companies and organizing committees for their invaluable support.

We were honored to welcome distinguished guests, including Dr. PANG Fei-Chau (Commissioner for Primary Healthcare), Dr. Hon. David LAM (Councillor, LegCo, HKSAR) and Dr. Shirley Ngai (representative of the co-organizer, the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University), along with several esteemed speakers.
 
We also appreciate all the abstract submissions and value your contributions. Congratulations to the awardees for the best oral presentations, posters, and rapid 5 presentations!
 
Thank you to everyone who participated in the event. It would not have been possible without your support. We look forward to seeing you at future HKPA events.
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Dinner 2024

Dear Members,

 
We cordially invite you to join us for our annual dinner on 26 Oct 2024 at the Nina Hotel (Tsuen Wan West).
Doors open at 18:00 and dinner will be served at 19:00. We welcome any friends/family to attend as each HKPA member can bring up to 4 non-members.
 
Please click this link for registration:  https://forms.gle/tfb1rD2t3U9v56ig9    
Registration Deadline: 26 Sept 2024
 
For enquiries please contact Ms. Charis PANG (pangcharis06@gmail.com) or Mr. Sam WAN (smallwan3340@yahoo.com.hk).
 
We look forward to seeing you.
 
HKPA
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C&PWG: Physiotherapists’ Role in Cardiac Rehabilitation in Community

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Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to
  • keep abreast of the current evidence on exercise in cardiac rehabilitation
  • understand the principle of Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) in exercise prescription for community dwelling individuals with cardiac conditions
  • understand the exercise intensity techniques and progression in cardiac rehabilitation
  • aware of safety issues during exercise training for cardiac patients with co-morbidities
  • prescribe resistance training for community dwelling individuals with cardiac conditions
Contents
  • Exercise in cardiac rehabilitation (CR): the evidence
  • Exercise prescription: FITT, extending to community phase
  • Exercise intensity techniques
  • Safety issues during exercise training with co-morbidities
  • Exercise progression
  • Resistance training
Instructor: Dr Jamie LAU RPT, DHSC (University of the West of England)

Jamie Lau was an experienced clinical physiotherapist in Hospital Authority in various specialties before her retirement. She then continued her professional career in primary health care. She has taken up her work in Kwai Tsing District Health Centre for 5 years. After the phase 2 rehabilitation in hospital, survivors of acute myocardial infarction were referred to DHC for phase 3 community rehabilitation programme. Jamie and her team of physiotherapists continued the physical training and monitored their progress. With her academic background of Master degree in Women’s Health Studies from CUHK and Doctorate of Health and Social Care from University of West of England, along with the certification of Exercise specialist from American College of Sports Medicine, Jamie evaluated the cardiac rehabilitation programme and presented the significant results in the 9th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference in 2022.

Course Fee:
2 (CPD code: AC1240140)
Class capacity: 30 (first-come-first-served)
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C&PWG:「中西醫整合 SEN 治療 」工作坊

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完成本工作坊後學員應能
  1. 増強對中西醫整合SEN的知識，技巧和能力
  2. 使用簡單的物理治療和中醫運動改善特殊學習障礙的兒童和成人
  3. 使用簡單的其他自然療法改善特殊學習障礙的兒童和成人
課程內容
  1. 整合中西醫對 SEN 的知識和處理
  2. 比較物理治療和中醫運動如何改善特殊學習障礙的兒童和成人
  3. 簡介自然療法如何改善特殊學習障礙的兒童和成人
  4. 相關基本技巧示範及練習
培訓導師: 陳偉雄 (註冊物理治療師及註冊中醫師)

陳偉雄從事物理治療師超過42年，於2008年修畢香港大學中醫全科學士，並獲得多個專業認可證書資格；主治範圍包括肌筋疼痛症、中醫治療情志病、抗衰老養生調理等； 2006年開始參與中國內地殘障兒童義務工作。透過教學把物理治療知識和技術傳授予內地復康服務機構的治療師，讓更多殘障兒童受惠。同年開始出任香港自閉症聯盟的義務專家講師，專注於SEN兒童照顧及中醫治療的研究。希望能將中西結合，令SEN 人士受惠。

對象及費用
CPD Point: 2 分 (CPD 代碼：AC1240143)
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[HKPA Webinar] Economic Value Of Physiotherapy – An enabler for Advocacy and Policy

  • 16 Dec 2024 (Mon)
  • 6pm - 7pm (HKT)
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This webinar aims to enhance physiotherapists’ understanding of the significance and composition of various physiotherapy statistics and efficiency reports. It will also address the application of these reports in developing strategic frameworks for advocacy and policy formulation, particularly in the context of health reform in Australia. This knowledge is particularly pertinent for Hong Kong, which is currently undergoing significant changes in its referral and healthcare systems. The session will include presentations followed by a Q&A segment.

Speakers:

Mr. Scott Willis (Australian Physiotherapy Association National President)

Course Fee: Free of charge
CPD Point: 1 (CPD Code: AC1240221)
Class capacity: 500 via Zoom
Enquiry:

Ms Sara Poon via sarapoonphysio@gmail.com and cc to Mr. Alexander Woo via president.hkpa@gmail.com

Target Participant:

Physiotherapists (including HKPA members, non HKPA members and Physiotherapy students)

Deadline of application: 13 Dec 2024
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OSHRSG: Certificate Course of Breakaway Techniques

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Update on 27 July: List of successful applicants

Speakers: Mr. Simon TSE
  • Licensed Physical Restraint & Breakaway Instructor (NFPS)
  • MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science (CUHK)
  • Registered Physiotherapist (HK)
Course Fee:
CPD Point: 4 (To be confirmed)
Class capacity:

20 (Drawing lots will be arranged in case of over-registration. Priority will be given to OSHRSG members)

Enquiry:

Mr. Curtis WONG
Tel: 5610-2489  
Email: curtiswong.physio@gmail.com

Remark:

All applicants will be notified via email of the enrollment result after the registration deadline. “Notice of successful applicants” will be posted on the web page of HKPA Ltd at least 1 week before the course. Successful applicants will be required to settle the payment by sending a crossed cheque within 1 week after email confirmation, or else the place will be transferred to applicants on the waiting list.  

Deadline of application: 26 Jul 2024 (Fri)