Registration Form Coming up next …………………… *All fees inclusive of GST Dr Vodder’s MLD Basic Course (17 – 21 Nov 2014) S$1,440* per participant (SAOT & SPA member) S$1,600* per participant (Normal) THERAPY I COURSE (PRACTICAL 32 HRS, THEORY 8 HRS) Registration Closing Date: 24 Oct 2014  I consent to Singapore General Hospital and its related corporations (collectively ‘SingHealth), their agents and SingHealth’s authorised service providers collecting, using, disclosing and/or processing my personal data, in order to send me marketing materials, etc. I confirm and agree that my consents granted herein do not supersede or replace any other consents which I may have previously provided to SingHealth in respect of my personal data, and are additional to any rights which SingHealth may have at law to collect, use or disclose my personal data. Name#: NRIC No#: Date : 24 – 28 November 2014 Course Participants who successfully complete this MLD Basic Course will be eligible to apply for the Therapy I Course Objectives: This course aims to equip therapists with more advance techniques to stimulate drainage for the whole body, learn hand skills, which prepares them for the MLD Therapy II and III courses. It also seeks to allow participants to gain a clear understanding of the structure and function of the lymphatic system. Contact No: Email: Designation: Department#: Organization: #Compulsory if invoice is required By providing the information set out in this form and submitting the same to you, I confirm that I have read, understood and consent to the SingHealth Data Protection Policy, a copy of which is available at http://www.singhealth.com.sg/pdpa. Hard copies are also available on request. Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of full payment. Please send in your registration form together with a crossed cheque made payable to Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd to the following address: Amelia Lim SGH-Postgraduate Allied Health Institute 20 College Road, Level 2, Academia Singapore 169856 Course Outline:  Special MLD techniques for the joints, head (including intra-oral) and abdominal  Therapeutic Applications  Review of all basic techniques and sequences  Advanced theory in MLD  Presentations and discussions of current research  Oral, theory and practical exam in basic techniques Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy Basic Course 17 – 21 November 2014 (Monday – Friday) Teaching Faculty Hozaidah Hosain Ms Hosain, BPT, is currently the Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Chief of Oncology Rehabilitation and Lympheodema Management. She is also a Lymphoedema Physiotherapist in Singapore General Hospital. She received her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Curtin University (Australia) in 1997. She obtained a Lymphoedema Certified Therapist from Australia (Lymphoedema Association of Australia, 1998) and then to Dr Vodder School (North America), in 1999 in Victoria, British Columbia, making her the first in South East Asia region to obtain the certification. She has been heavily involved in the management of lymphoedema cases since then. She had commenced the Lymphoedema Clinic for patients with Oncology in 2000 (at Physiotherapy Department, Singapore General Hospital), went on to expand the services to patients with Vascular conditions in 2001 and in 2002 started managing patients with palliative conditions. Ms Hosain, was awarded part-sponsorship by Hospice Council to attend the National Lymphoedema Network Conference in Nevada, USA in 2004. She was also awarded the Singhealth HMDP for Rehabilitation in Oncology in 2006. Currently she is heavily involved in looking into rehabilitation of patients who have undergone Bone Marrow Transplant. She has been involved in some researchers in oncology, orthopaedic and lymphoedema management. She and her team are also looking at the clinical outcome measures on patients who have undergone a lymphovenous anastomosis. Introduction Programme Outline In the early part of the 20th century, the importance of the lymphatic system was little known or researched. Yet working in the south of France, with chronic respiratory conditions, Dr Emil and Estrid Vodder developed a system of manual drainage techniques, which significantly improve the activity of the lymphatic vessels. Basic Course Date: 17 – 21 Nov 2014 (Mon – Fri) Time: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm (8 hours) Venue: 20 College Road Academia, Level 1, Skills Training Lab Today the Dr. Vodder method is the most widely researched lymphatic technique in the world and is proven to be of benefit in an extensive range of conditions, especially the treatment and management of lymphedema. MLD BASIC COURSE (Practical 32 Hrs, Theory 8 Hrs) Objectives: This course aims to equip therapists with the techniques to stimulate drainage for the whole body and learn hand skills which prepares them for the MLD Therapy I course. It also seeks to allow participants to gain a clear understanding of the structure and function of the lymphatic system. Course Outline: • MLD basic strokes • MLD application to each body part • Anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of MLD and contraindications • The way MLD affects lymphedema Target Participants and Pre-requisite • Physiotherapists(PT), PT Assistants, Occupational Therapists(OT), OT Assistants, Nurses, Massage Therapists and Health professionals treating patients with lymphedema. • For Basic course: Diploma/Degree award and transcripts must be faxed over with the application form. Course Fees S$1,440* per participant (SAOT & SPA member) S$1,600* per participant (Normal) All course fees stated are in Singapore Dollars, inclusive of GST* and course material kits Closing Date 24 Oct 2014 Class Size Maximum of 12 participants For Enquiries Ms Amelia Lim Contact no | 6576 2710 Fax | 6223 9789 Email | [email protected] Cancellation of Registration Any cancellation or replacement must be conveyed to SGH-PGAHI in writing. A cancellation fee of 50% of registration fee will be charged if the cancellation is received before the closing date. There will be no refund of registration fee for cancellation on or after the closing date. SGH-PGAHI reserves the right to cancel the programme and fully refund the amount of registration fee paid to the participants should unforeseen circumstances necessitate it.