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COURSES AND EVENTS networking; training including moving and handling by Handicare; free lunch and refreshments. With 10 events in 2020, one should be within a short commute from your home or office. Venue: The Jockey Club, Exeter Racecourse, Kennford Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS. Cost: Free. Visit: www.otac.org.uk for all dates. Contact: [email protected] www.otac.org.uk 18 MAY 2020 Introduction to splint making Consultants In Therapy sponsored by Kinetec UK The one-day course is aimed at therapists who are keen to learn and develop their skills in static splint making. The course offers an overview of the key theories and concepts using a problem-solving approach to splint fabrication. There is an opportunity to make a range of finger, hand and forearm-based splints. Venue: Sheffield. Cost: £120. For further information please email: info@ consultantsintherapy.co.uk 18 AND 19 MAY 2020 Listening with the whole body Brainsense Therapy & Vital Links In this two-day workshop, you will learn to use Therapeutic Listening ® Modulated music to create individualised, home programs for clients with a range of occupational performance difficulties. The course will take you through all of the steps from assessment to outcomes for creating complete Therapeutic Listening programs. Venue: Hamilton House – Kings Cross, London. Cost: £399. Contact: Anna, email: info@ brainsensetherapy.com or tel: [phone] www.brainsensetherapy.com or www.vitallinks.com 19 AND 20 MAY 2020 Occupational therapy tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder – working with children and their families – Royal Free Paediatric OT Team A two-day course with handbook. This essential interactive course is aimed at paediatric occupational therapists who want to develop their knowledge and skills in working with children with ASD from clinicians who are specialists in their field. The course provides in-depth analysis of diagnostic work and best practice interventions, including sensory and behavioural issues using the latest evidence-based approaches. Participant receive a copy of the 'OT Tools for ASD' handbook. Venue: North West London. Cost: £315. Contact: [email protected] https://bit.ly/2T2DXfg 20 MAY 2020 The RCOT South West Region Conference 2020 – Vision RCOT South West Region The South West Region is hosting a 2020 conference with this year’s emphasis being ‘Vision', reflecting our ever-developing profession and looking to the future to help guide our new directions for future practice, research and developments. Learn about how different therapists across the region are embracing new vision as we adapt into this new decade. Lunch and refreshments. Venue: Taunton Rugby Football Club, Towergate Stadium, Hyde Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8BU. Cost: members £45; non-members £60; concessions (student/retired member) £30. Contact: [email protected] https://rb.gy/srq0mb 3 – 4 JUNE 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. Cost: £220. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Contact: uhdb. [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 4 AND 5 JUNE 2020 Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness: Translating the PDOC Guidance into Practice Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness training. This course will update participants on the revised 2020 National Clinical Guidelines for PDOC. Day one: A pragmatic approach to assessment and treatment. Day two: Teaching and practice using the WHIM and CRS-R assessment tools. Venue: Northwick Park Hospital Medical Education Centre, London. Cost: £250. Contact: Elica Ming-Brown on [email protected] or tel: [phone] JUNE 2020 Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) Cambridge Promoting Independence In June OTAC arrives in Cambridge for another not to be missed event. Delegates can expect all of the below: CPD opportunities – new products; over 40 exhibitors per event; networking; training including moving and handling by Handicare; free lunch and refreshments. With 10 events in 2020, one should be within a short commute from your home or office. Venue: Hallmark Hotel, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EU. Visit: www.otac.org.uk for all dates. Contact: [email protected] www.otac.org.uk OTnews February 2020 65