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COURSES AND EVENTS clinical reasoning and evidence from clinical trials, neurobiology and education research; To reconceptualise pain in terms of modern neuroscience and philosophy; To stimulate an urgent reappraisal of current thinking in rehabilitation. CPD: 12 hours. Cost: £295. Venue: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 22 JANUARY 2020 RCOTSS-CYPF London Lecture – Supporting access to travel for children with disabilities – Kate El Bizanti RCOTSS-CYPF London Kate El Bizanti, occupational therapist, has a wide variety of paediatric clinical experience. She will be sharing this expertise along with knowledge gained from her current role at QEF. Kate will use her experience gained while working for QEF to give an introduction to how children with additional needs can access a variety of travel options, specifically car travel and flying. Venue: Wolfson Lecture Theatre, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG. Cost: RCOTSS-CYPF members £4.50; non-members £10; student members free; student non-members £2.50 plus booking fee https://bit.ly/2mVQvYg 22 JANUARY 2020 Occupational Therapy Adaptions Conference (OTAC) Promoting Independence This superb, not to be missed event is for occupational therapists based in and around Tamworth involved in adapting environments, whether in workplaces, homes, offices or schools; OTAC shows caters to all. OTAC events offer: Seminars – free lunch and refreshments; Exhibition – new product showcases; Moving and handling training (By Handicare); New for 2020 – poster presentations. Venue: Drayton Manor Theme Park, Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, B78 3TW. Cost: Free. Contact: [email protected] 22 JANUARY 2020 Introduction to therapeutic horticulture POP Gardens Limited popgardens.co.uk for more information. First of four seasonal study days. Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JL. Cost: RCOT members £160; non- members £175. Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-therapeutic-horticulture- for-health-and-care-professionals-tickets-76774455463 23 JANUARY 2020 Essential skills for practice: Keeping records Don’t get caught out. Inadequate recording keeping is the most frequent reason that occupational therapists are reported to the HCPC. By attending this study day facilitated by Henny Pearmain (author of Keeping Records, RCOT’s recently updated publication) you can make sure your record keeping skills – digital or paper – are fit for practice. Venue: Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Cost: members £80; non-members £120. Contact: [email protected] www.rcot.co.uk/keepingrecords 23 – 24 JANUARY 2020 Vestibular rehabilitation/dizziness for occupational therapists NCORE Lecturer: Richard O’Hara. A strong emphasis is placed on clinical assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment selection. Delegates will be taught to identify signs and symptoms that indicate central/sinister pathology. Discussion regarding the application of vestibular rehabilitation assessment and treatment in the context of occupational therapy and scope of practice will be included. CPD: 13.25 hours. Cost: £300. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 24 – 26 JANUARY 2020 (2.5 DAYS) Sensory solutions for easier eating with Dr Isabelle Beaudry Bellefeuille ASI WISE Creative and practical study day. Professional practice skills development. See popgardens.co.uk for more information. Venue: Waterperry Gardens, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England. OX33 1JZ. Cost: £140. Contact: [email protected] www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-therapeutic- horticulture-for-health-and-care-professionals- tickets-76976987241 This workshop is for therapists working with young children from six months, including those with ASD, ARFID or developmental delays. Therapists will learn about the underlying causes of food selectivity and targeted intervention approaches. Clinical reasoning regarding children who are selective or refuse to eat without apparent cause is taught using clinical cases by leading expert in the field. Course moved from earlier date: 3-5 January 2020 date cancelled. Venue: Truro Cornwall. Cost: £450. www.sensoryproject.org/shop 23 JANUARY 2020 29 JANUARY AND 30 JANUARY 2020 Creative study day. Professional practice skills development. See Lecturer: Erica Malcolm. Day one: Dynamic and kinesiology taping for beginners – when, where, why, who? This course will Masterclass: Therapeutic horticulture, arts and crafts (WINTER) POP Gardens Limited 64 OTnews November 2019 Taping course NCORE