Welcome to the 2012 Autumn edition of Expression.
DG Exhibitor’s Stand
Having just returned from Dynamic Growth congress in Brisbane I was inspired by the interest we received to our SOTO-A exhibitors stand, particularly by the students in attendance. It has been longer than I can remember that SOTO-A was displayed there, and it was a perfect time to market ourselves again with the new image and brand. Thanks to those members who help out on the stand over the weekend, especially Averil who pulled everything together at the last minute.
Our stand at this year's DG
2012 Seminars are underway in April
Our Seminar Series is about to start next month but it is not too late to register. This year, choose between Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Gold Coast and New Zealand. Why not gain your Continuing Education points easily by refreshing your SOT knowledge and attending? Check our Events tab on the website for dates and fees.
Thankyou to all of our speakers who have presented an SOT Introduction at each University. Not only do the students love getting this information but it encourages them to further their knowledge and attend the Series. We provide a heavily discounted price for students and support each SOT University Club as much as possible. If you would like to support these clubs by providing mentoring to those attending the Series, or would like to share your knowledge with them and be involved then please contact our student liason member Tori on toriwright10@hotmail.com.
2012 Annual Convention - Extremity Adjusting with Dr. Jesper Dahl
I can now officially confirm that our 2012 Annual Convention topic will be Extremity adjusting by Dr Jesper Dahl. Dr Dahl is one of the very few full-time chiropractors on the World Golf Pro Tour and has generously included our event in November into his busy tour schedule. As of 2013, extremity procedures will be included into SOT Certification and will be taught regularly by our local educator team. Be sure not to miss this unique event at the stunning venue and location of Kingscliff. Tell your friends about this once in a lifetime chance to learn from one of the Masters of Extremity technique & Sports Chiropractic here in the southern hemisphere. Stay tuned for further details over the upcoming months.
Exciting Plans Ahead!
Some of you may have read a letter that I sent in to the Australian Journal of Chiropractic discussing competency assessment of postgraduate training in chiropractic technique. It also mentioned SOT certification benefits from an organisational and profession perspective. Also addressed was the idea of Uni credit points for passing an entry level SOT assessment after attending a Series as a student. These are ideas that I hope to follow through on over the next year or two as I feel students could be better equipped with tools when they graduate and SOT should be recognised by the Universities as valid and integral to base chiropractic knowledge. What would really help this come to fruition is more specific research in SOT to the University standard.
With the development of social media outlets for SOTO-A and SOT abroad, there is a growing need for information at the tips of our mouse fingers. Another goal of your organisation is to establish short webinars with bursts of information that will provide ongoing education in the comfort of your home.
SOT International News
In my additional role as President of SOTO-International, latest news is that a brand new organisation SOTO-South Africa is about to establish itself. This comes on the back of the successful development of SOTO-Brazil, and SOTO-South America. SOTO-International is providing support to these emerging organisations and due to the global Alliance framework it is now much easier to grow SOT into these regions. I am proud and excited for what the next ten years has in the making for SOT.
Yours in Health,
Darren