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COURSES AND EVENTS 23 JUNE 2020 Masterclass: Parkinson's disease Facilitated by Ana Aragon, this masterclass will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to provide evidence based, condition specific interventions for people with Parkinson’s and related movement disorders as well as increasing awareness of relevant policy, professional best practice guidelines and sources of information. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £160; non-members £300. Contact: lisa.marsh@ rcot.co.uk www.rcot.co.uk/parkinsons20 25 JUNE 2020 Compassion for voices NCORE Trainers: Peter Ord and Mark Sanderson. This one-day event is for anyone interesting in learning about the latest ideas and approaches from around the world in understanding and responding to voice hearing. CPD: 7 hours. Cost: £130. Venue: Park Inn, Northampton. Contact: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 4 – 5 JULY 2020 Unravelling strength and conditioning for therapists NCORE Trainer: Andrew McCauley. This intensive two-day course will give you an introduction into how strength and conditioning can transform your current practice both with athletic and non-athletic patients. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. CPD: 15 hours. Cost: £260. Other dates: 17 – 18 October 2020, Whittington Hospital, London. Contact: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 8 JULY 2020 Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC) Reading Promoting Independence As one of OTAC’s original locations, a very exciting show is expected at OTAC Reading 2020. 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: Hilton Hotel, Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0GQ. Cost: Free. Visit: www.otac.org.uk for all dates. Contact: tomos@promoting- independence.co.uk www.otac.org.uk 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 Hypermobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in adults and children: Clinical assessment and management NCORE Trainer: Alison Middleditch. This course will provide participants 66 OTnews February 2020 with the opportunity to review and discuss the assessment treatment and management of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome/ Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. This will be within a functional framework and based on the best of the latest evidence. The course will consider hypermobility in all groups – including those with a late diagnosis and those with complex problems. CPD: 7 hours. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £160. Other dates: 24 October 2020, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington. Contact: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 12 AND 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 BBTA’s therapy assistants’ course Royal United Hospital By the end of this course for therapy assistants, participants will be able to: demonstrate a knowledge of key movement control components; have gained an understanding of how movement control improves function and independence; and explored and practised intervention skills. Module one: The 24 hour approach to rehabilitation; Module two: The arm and hand in rehabilitation; Module three: Walking and balance in rehabilitation. Modules do not have to be completed sequentially. Venue: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. Cost: £190 per module (early bird offers apply). Other dates: 3 and 4 October 2020; 14 and 15 November 2020. Contact: [email protected] or tel: [phone] SEPTEMBER 2020 Assessment of Motor and Process Skills course (AMPS) AMPS is an innovative observational assessment that is used to measure the quality of a person’s activities of daily living (ADL). This is assessed by rating the effort, efficiency, safety and independence of 16 ADL motor and 20 ADL process skill items, within the context of performing chosen, familiar, and life-relevant ADL tasks. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £900; non-members £1,200. Contact: [email protected]. www.rcot.co.uk/ampssep20 1 AND 2 OCTOBER 2020 Physiotherapy and occupational therapy masterclass for functional neurological disorder National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery This two-day masterclass will provide physiotherapists and occupational therapists with an introduction to the management of functional neurological disorder. This course aims to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application using video case studies and workshops to consolidate learning. The course is suitable for qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Venue: Seminar room 1 and 2, The UCLH Education Centre, 1st floor west, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG. Cost: £325. Contact: [email protected] www.uclhcharitycourses.com