Courses and events sensations and our ability to plan complex movements and move in a coordinated way ; how sensory processing differences affect our behaviour , our emotions and our ability to interact ; how to use simple strategies and adapt the environment to help your clients manage their sensory processing needs . CPD : 7 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 160 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
24 May 2022
Log in and Link Up – members networking event RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities Informal networking session where members can talk and link together to discuss all things related to occupational therapy with people with learning disabilities . An opportunity to network and share good practice . Venue : Virtual . Cost : Free https :// us06web . zoom . us / j / 8736063 2698 ? pwd = ZVZlZ3RDWHRNMUtV bktGQ2k2R29SQT09
24 and 25 May 2022
Posture and balance as it relates to selective control of the upper limb NCORE Lecturer : Erica Malcolm . Learning outcomes : understand the terms posture and balance as they relate to a ‘ normal movement ’ perspective ; identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the upper limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA ; relate the ability to control ‘ selective ’ movement of the upper limb to overall posture and balance ; structure an assessment of the upper limb taking into account alignment , tone , patterns of movement , and relate this to potential for function ; identify when an upper limb is / is not able to be facilitated and why . CPD : 14.5
hours . Other dates : 20 – 21 June 2022 at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 220 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
1 June 2022
Specialist Section – Mental health journal club RCOT SS – Mental Health A one-hour e-journal club that discusses and critiques current research articles for members of the mental health specialist section . This is a free event for RCOT SS – Mental Health members only . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Other date : 3 August 2022 . Time : 7 – 8pm . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
6 and 7 June 2022
Evidence-based practical application for the treatment of cerebral palsy : A two-day course for therapy assistants and technicians NCORE Trainer : Dr Pauline Christmas . This course is designed for therapy assistants and technicians and offers a comprehensive overview of important aspects of therapy for the child with cerebral palsy . It is a practical course designed to apply the latest evidence to practice and uses a combination of lectures , video analysis , case presentations and practical sessions . At the end of each day there are questions to test learning . Cost : £ 180 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
7 June 2022
Sleep in complex conditions : Online course in CBTi ( the only NICE recommended treatment protocol ) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Live interactive training led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr
David Lee . An introduction to the assessment and management of sleep problems in adults and children who have complex / chronic conditions . Deepen your knowledge of this neglected area of clinical practice . Learn evidence-based psychological and behavioural treatment interventions to manage insomnia . See website for further training . Venue : Online . Time : 9.30am – 4.30pm . Cost : £ 126 incl VAT . Contact : training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / nextcourses
8 June and 15 June
Major adaptations for occupational therapists Access Independent Ltd A two-day course , you need to attend both days . This major adaptations course is aimed at occuptional therapists new in this area of work , sharing knowledge gained over 30 years of working as an occupational therapist in adult social care . Topics covered : relevant legislation , scale drawings , bathrooms , internal and external access solutions , considerations when designing for wheelchair users . Includes online presentations and practical tasks and is over two separate days . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each per day . Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
9 June 2022
How to be an independent occupational therapist Access Independent We cover the financial , legal and sales advice you need to be an independent occupational therapist . Including bookkeeping , tax , VAT , getting paid , insurance , liability , finding customers , what work is there for occupational therapists , calculate your rate charge , we can help your business plan .
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