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COURSES AND EVENTS COURSES AND EVENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ADVERTISING contact: David Agyei on 020 7450 2341 or email: [email protected] Inclusion of courses and events not run by RCOT does not imply endorsement of them THROUGHOUT 2019 Trusted assessor training: Simple aids of daily living, level two or level three DOTS Disability CIC This two-day OCN London accredited course provides competence and confidence to enable staff to assess for, prescribe and install (simple aids of daily living) equipment. Our training was developed with funding from the Office for Disability Issues. We are able to offer training to groups from our Dorset or London venue, or at your venues around the country. Venue: The Bridge, Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX. Cost: On request. Contact: Karen, tel: [phone] or email: [email protected] www.dotsdisability.co.uk THROUGHOUT 2019 Human Givens courses Human Givens College Human Givens College provides effective CPD training on the causes and best ways to treat a wide range of mental health and behavioural problems. Find out for yourself how effective our training is with 15% off any course of your choice. Simply add your discount code RCOT at the checkout. But hurry, the discount expires: 31 August 2019. Venue: London, Bristol or Dublin – depends on the course selected. Cost: Prices vary, see website. www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/ JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019 Distance learning courses for treating neurological injury Brain Tree Training Home/work based study courses. Designed to help you understand and apply key areas with your patients. Expert guided tuition via assignments and recorded online training. Emphasis on practical application in the areas of cognition, executive function, behaviour and awareness following brain injury. Venue: Home/ work based study. Cost: £10 – 252.50. www.braintreetraining.co.uk 26 JULY 2019 Preparing for the HCPC audit: Study day for independent occupational therapists RCOTSS – Independent Practice Are you prepared for the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) audit this autumn? Time to get to grips with what you need to do? Are you familiar with the standards of proficiency? Are you 62 OTnews July 2019 able to show that you are fit to practice? Are you maintaining adequate records? Time: 10am to 3.30pm. Network with other independent occupational therapists and find out what the inspectors want and what you need to do to. Venue: 106-114 Borough High Street, RCOT HQ, London SE1 1LB. Cost: Free for RCOTSS-IP members (bring your own lunch). www.bit.ly/2GUmsYb 9 SEPTEMBER 2019 Online SI Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience Sensory Integration Education Online SI Module 1 is part of our accredited modular pathway training in SI. The aim, to understand the current neuroscience, and relevant and emergent theories, concepts, and practices, related to Ayres’ Sensory Integration. You will be able to relate sensory processing to the underlying neurology and evidence base of sensory integration. Bookings close 9 August 2019. Venue: Online event. Cost: SI Education gold member fee: £949 (Instalment plans available) Ask about our offers. www.sensoryintegration.org.uk/page-18664 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 Therapeutic horticulture workshop Pop Gardens Limited Learn tried and tested activities. Gain insights into the relationship between horticulture and occupational therapy. Sample a range of resources and tools. Learn how horticultural activities can be applied to the government’s ‘Five Ways to Mental Capital and Wellbeing’. Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England, OX33 1JZ. Cost: £135 RCOT members. Contact: [email protected] 16 SEPTEMBER 2019 How to be an independent OT Access Independent Ltd Looking to have better work/life balance, work as an independent practitioner? This workshop aims to equip any OT with the essentials of working Independently including: demystifying tax, VAT, insurance; what to charge, effective credit control and bookkeeping; identifying your USP/how to set yourself apart. Venue: NCVO Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL. Cost: £120 for first 10 people, standard rate £170, includes lunch etc www.bit.ly/2xnU7no