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COURSES AND EVENTS 9 JULY 2020 Palliative Care Clinical Forum Networking Event RCOT Specialist Section for Oncology and Palliative Care The aim of the session is to consider 'frailty as a palliative condition'. The will be an interactive session, with group discussions, which will enable attendees to networking, share ideas, resources and learn from each other. Attendees must be a member of RCOT Specialist Section for Oncology and Palliative Care to attend. Time: 9.30 to 12.30. Venue: St Anne's Hospice, St Ann's Rd N, Heald Green, Cheadle SK8 3SZ. Cost: Free to members of the RCOT Specialist Section for Oncology and Palliative Care. Visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rcot-palliative-care- clinical-forum-networking-event-tickets-91350825779 14 – 15 JULY 2020 Posture and balance as it relates to selective control of the lower 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 lower limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA; relate the ability to control ‘selective’ movement of the lower limb to overall posture and balance; structure an assessment of the lower limb taking into account alignment, tone, patterns of movement, and relate this to potential for function; identify when a lower limb is/is not able to be facilitated and why. CPD: 11.25 hours. Cost: £220. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.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 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. Cost: £160. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Other date: 24 October 2020, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 11 SEPTEMBER 2020 Masterclass: Handwriting difficulties in children – a look at the evidence for assessment and intervention from EYFS to Key Stage 3 Facilitated by Dr Mellissa Prunty this masterclass is aimed at band six and above occupational therapists working with children with 66 OTnews March 2020 handwriting difficulties on their case loads. Sessions will cover evidenced based assessments and interventions for early writers, the complexity of handwriting difficulties in different populations of children and handwriting in the curriculum. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £160; non-members £300. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/handwriting-children 14 – 18 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 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, alzheimer’s and dementia. CPD: 18 hours. Cost: £430. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. For more information email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 26 – 30 OCTOBER 2020 Essential skills for contemporary occupational therapy practice: Children and Young People Facilitated by Benita Powrie and Astrid Ferreira, this five-day study event is suitable for any occupational therapist who wishes to update their knowledge and skills in relation to evidence based, occupation centred practice with children and young people. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £650; RCOTSS-CYPF members £600; non-members £1,050. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/essential-skills