Mastering Generative AI: Advanced Tools & Techniques for OTs
This advanced workshop is for OTs who are already confident with the basics of generative AI and are ready to explore more sophisticated tools and real-world applications to support and streamline their work.
Program Overview
Already confident with the basics of generative AI? Ready to take it to the next level?
This interactive, high-level workshop is designed specifically for occupational therapists who are ready to move beyond prompt-writing and into advanced, practical uses of AI in their work. Whether you’ve completed our beginner and intermediate workshops or have been exploring AI independently, this session is for those who already grasp the ethical, privacy, and safety considerations and are ready to explore AI’s full potential.
What to expect:
We’ll explore cutting-edge AI tools and applications that can transform the way you learn, create, and deliver services. You’ll discover how to:
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Use AI to create alternative and accessible learning materials, such as educational podcasts, study plans, and custom research reports
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Run an offline Large Language Model (LLM) for complete data privacy and secure client-sensitive work
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Use screen-aware AI assistants to guide your task performance in real-time
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Create small programs and highly customised content like social stories using platforms like Google Gems, Claude Code, Google AI Studio, or Windsurf
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Convert handwriting to text instantly and repurpose information effortlessly across formats
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Apply practical fact-checking strategies to verify AI-generated outputs
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Experiment with AI agents that can plan, reason, and automate tasks on your behalf
This session is ideal for those who want to explore what’s next in AI, whether for client-facing work, education, research, or business tasks. It's also your chance to connect with other forward-thinking OTs exploring how AI is reshaping our profession.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Please note: This is NOT a beginner session. Participants should have a working knowledge of generative AI and familiarity with its risks and ethical implications.
DATE:
19th August 2025
TIME:
4:00pm | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD |
3:30pm | SA | NT |
2:00pm | WA |
This session will run for approximately 2 hours
Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time
VENUE
Zoom – you will receive an email with login details 1 day prior to the scheduled event date
CPD HOURS:
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 2 hours
Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion.
ACCESS:
Participants will be able to access the course materials online in their OTA account for the event and for a further 12 weeks after the event
This session WILL NOT BE RECORDED as it is an interactive workshop.
REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSIONS
EARLY BIRD FEES: Register on or before 30 July 2025
OTA Member: $72
Student New Graduate: $65
Non Member: $95
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)
STANDARD FEES: Book on or after 31 July 2025
OTA Member: $80
Student / New Graduate: $72
Non Member: $105
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)
*Registrations close on 17th August 2025
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DISCLAIMER
All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.
All workshop resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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CONTACT US
Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878
Presented By
Jess Francis
Jess has over 12 years occupational therapy experience across a range of private sectors as a clinician and in senior leadership roles and recently completed postgraduate research exploring the use of virtual reality. Jess has been a member of the NSW Divisional Council for over 6 years.
Will Crowe
With a significant interest in the intersection between technology and activity participation, Will is an OT whose dominant area of practice involves the prescription of assistive and inclusive technological equipment to assist his clients attain their goals. His area of professional passion lies in facilitating accessible video game engagement with clients living with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities. Will has worked largely in private practice and for not-for-profit organisations as well as lecturing part-time at Flinders University and is an OTA Divisional Council member for SA. Will believes that the rapidly growing potential applications for AI are something to be embraced, with appropriate considerations. It is technology that has the potential to revolutionise not just occupational therapy practice but also the way in which people participate in their everyday lives