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COURSES AND EVENTS explore basic kinesiology and dynamic taping techniques along with the concepts and research supporting their use. CPD: 6 hours. Day two: The use of kinesiology tape in the adult with neurological damage. This course is for those working in neurology who has already attended a basic kinesiology taping course. It will explore possible kinesiology taping techniques and will build on the students clinical reasoning skills and response based practice to decide how, when, where and with which patients to try taping. CPD: 6.25 hours. Cost: £145 per day or £260 for both days. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: uhdb. [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 4 FEBRUARY 2020 A study day on chronic pain management NCORE Lecturer: Dr Aftab Laher. Specific topics include: Introduction to pain management rehabilitation; The Gate Control Theory as a key underlying integrative foundation – linking physical and psychosocial elements; Physical reconditioning elements of pain management; Psychosocial/psychological aspects/ the CBT framework; Assessment issues/outcome/evaluation (e.g. what to measure); Best practice in the development of a pain management rehabilitation service; The return to work agenda. CPD: 5.5 hours. Cost: £130. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 7 FEBRUARY 2019 Look Before You Leap RCOT Specialist Section-Independent Practice A one-day workshop aimed at occupational therapists either considering the leap into, or new to, independent practice; providing a broad understanding of the practical aspects of business start-up and the opportunity to explore the rewards and challenges that it brings; and led by an established independent occupational therapist. Venue: RCOT HQ, London. Cost: member: £145 (early bird) / £175 (standard); non-member: £175 (early bird)/£215 (standard). Early bird ends 13 January 2020, 9.00am). To book email: [email protected] www.eventbrite.com/e/look-before-you-leap-7feb20- tickets-77277199183 8 – 9 FEBRUARY 2020 Unravelling strength and conditioning 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. You will learn the key principles of strength and conditioning and how you can implement these into early, mid and late stage rehab. CPD: 15 hours. Cost: £250. Venue: Spire Leeds Hospital, Leeds. For more information and other events, email: [email protected] www.ncore.org.uk 10 FEBRUARY 2020 Therapeutic Listening™ – Practical application for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder Brainsense Therapy & Vital Links This new course for therapists with training in Therapeutic Listening will discuss the practical application of using this tool with children with ASD, severe learning difficulties and/or behaviours that challenge within a special school environment. Evidence-based practice, case studies, videos and recorded discussions with parents, teachers and other therapists will be used to support learning. Venue: Hamilton House – Kings Cross London. Cost: £175. Contact: Anna, info@brainsensetherapy. com or 07879644069 www.brainsensetherapy.com or www.vitallinks.com 10 – 15 FEBRUARY 2020 Early intervention and assessment course Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales Overview of assessment and early intervention for those working with high risk infants aged 0-12 months. The course will utilise the EI SMART approach to maximise the effectiveness of early intervention. Key principles – promote and encourage self-initiated movement, variability, play, communication and social interaction. Venue: TBC – location Cardiff. Cost: £945. Contact: [email protected] www.bobathwales.org/training-courses/ 11 FEBRUARY 2020 Occupational therapy for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder RCOTSS-CYPF – Eastern region The course is a full-day workshop presented by Dr. Sally Payne, RCOT Professional Adviser, on best practice for children and young people with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Venue: Ely Cathedral Conference Centre, Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EW. Cost: RCOTSS-CYPF members £37.69; non-members £74.79; student RCOTSS-CYPF members £11.19; student/therapy assistant non-members £30.27. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/occupational-therapy-for-children- with-developmental-coordination-disorder-tickets- 73286422663?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 26 – 28 FEBRUARY 2020 Sensory Attachment Intervention [SAI] new training pathway; Foundation course part one Sensory Attachment Intervention Consultancy SAI is an integrative neurosequential approach to the treatment of children young people and adults who have suffered trauma or abuse. The new training pathway enables professionals translate complex theoretical constructs into applied everyday clinical OTnews November 2019 65