COURSES AND EVENTS
10 OCTOBER 2020
Skill acquisition in stroke rehabilitation
NCORE
Trainer: Dr Louise Johnson. This is a one-day workshop, covering
current theory and evidence relating to motor control, motor
learning, and skill acquisition. Attendees will come away with a
sound understanding of the current evidence base in this field,
along with practical examples of how to apply this in clinical
practice. CPD certificate of attendance awarded: 6 hours. Venue:
Leamington Hospital, Warwick. Cost: £130. For more information
and other events email: [email protected].
www.ncore.org.uk
10 – 11 OCTOBER 2020
Posture and balance as it relates to selective control
of the upper limb
NCORE
Trainer: Erica Malcolm. Course aims: Understand the terms posture
and balance as they relate to a ‘normal movement’ perspective;
identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the
upper limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA; relate the
ability to control ‘selective’ movement of the upper limb to overall
posture and balance; structure an assessment of the upper limb
taking into account alignment, tone, patterns of movement, and
relate this to potential for function; identify when an upper limb is/is
not able to be facilitated and why. CPD: 11.25 hours. Venue:
Hermitage Medical Centre, Dublin. Other dates: 21 to 22
November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington; 3 to 4
December 2020 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby.
Cost: £220/€300. Contact: [email protected] for more
information and other events.
www.ncore.org.uk
12 OCTOBER 2020
Management of spasticity in the upper limb
following stroke
NCORE
Trainers: Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail. Course aims: to
provide an overview of assessment and management of spasticity
with a particular focus on the upper limb; to provide you with the
tools to set up an early self-monitored practice programme that
the patients can follow; we will also look at the types of feedback
that are available and discuss attentional focus and how that is
particularly important for the upper limb. CPD: 5.5 hours. Venue:
London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £130. Contact:
[email protected] for more information and other events.
www.ncore.org.uk
15 OCTOBER 2020
Compassion for voices
NCORE
Trainers: Peter Ord and Mark Sanderson. This one-day event is for
anyone interested in learning about the latest ideas and
approaches from around the world in understanding and
responding to voice hearing. CPD: 7 hours. Venue: Park Inn,
Northampton. Cost: £130. Contact: [email protected] for
more information and other events.
www.ncore.org.uk
17 – 18 OCTOBER 2020
Unravelling strength and conditioning for therapists
NCORE
Trainer: Andrew McCauley. This intensive two-day course will give
you an introduction into how S&C can transform your current
practice both with athletic and non-athletic patients. CPD: 15 hours.
Venue: Whittington Hospital, London. Other dates: 14 to 15
November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington; 16 to
17 January 2021 at Hermitage Medical Clinic, Dublin. Cost: £260.
www.ncore.org.uk
19 OCTOBER AND 17 NOVEMBER 2020
Neurological upper limb for occupational therapists
NCORE
Trainer: Erica Malcolm. This course will include sessions covering
the areas of applied upper limb anatomy, muscle mobilisation
techniques and facilitation. A patient will be assessed and
practical sessions will be based on clinical findings. The course is
primarily aimed at those working in adult neurology but may also
be of interest to those working in other associated fields. CPD
Certificate of attendance awarded: 11.25 hours. Venue: London
Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £220. Contact: uhdb.
[email protected] for more information and other events.
www.ncore.org.uk
20 – 21 OCTOBER 2020
Apraxia – Implementing the evidence into practice
NCORE
This is an advanced course that enables occupational therapists to
take an evidence based approach to the assessment and
treatment of clients with apraxia. CPD: 12.5 hours. Venue:
London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £350.
www.ncore.org.uk
20 – 22 OCTOBER 2020
Sensory Intelligence ® training for practitioners
NCORE
Lecturer: Dr. Annemarie Lombard. Course outcomes: Understand
of Sensory Processing and profiling and how it can be used to
improve the quality of life, home, work and relationships for
adults; understand complex sensory neuroscience concepts in a
more practical and easy-to-use format; expand your service
offering as a healthcare professional in utilising, sensory insights
and strategies to fast-track interventions for adults in mental
health and/or educational settings. Sensory Intelligence ® can be
successfully integrated into the treatment of adults with ADHD,
Asperger syndrome, anxiety, depression, stress related disorders,
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