Courses and events
Inclusion of courses and events not run by RCOT does not imply endorsement of them
For further information on advertising
Contact advertising @ rcot . co . uk RCOT events are highlighted with our logo
Ongoing throughout 2023
Distance learning courses and recorded online training in the assessment and treatment of neurological injury Brain Tree Training Instructors : Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan . Home or 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 to £ 252.50 www . braintreetraining . co . uk
Webcast training for neurological rehabilitation Brain Tree Training All of our training courses for therapists working in neurological rehabilitation
are now available as ‘ on demand ’ webcasts – each broadcast once a month . See website for dates and details for the following courses : Cognitive rehabilitation ; How to do cognitive rehab ; Insight and adjustment ; Dealing with behaviour ; Active relaxation training ; Advanced cog rehab : Attention and information processing . Venue : Home / work-based study . Cost : £ 50 to £ 100 www . braintreetraining . co . uk
24 April 2023
A health and work group support session for people with Long Covid - Pre-recorded webinar RCOT SS – Work Colleen Giacomelli has been working as a specialist occupational therapist for the Post Covid Service in Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust since October 2021 . In this prerecorded webinar , Colleen shares a recording of an online health and work group session to support people to manage their Long Covid symptoms as they prepare to return and remain at work . Venue : Pre-recorded Webinar . Cost : Free for SS – Work members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
24 April 2023
OTs and Fit Notes Access Independent Ltd OTs can now issue Fit Notes . What does this mean for OTs ? This course covers what are Fit Notes , their legalities , when they should and should not be issued , what should and should not be included , the role of the employer and HR , a GP ’ s perspective , and the reality of OTs issuing Fit Notes . Delivered by Lynette Parkes , OT . Time : 9.30am – 1pm . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each per day . To book visit our website . www . accessindependent . co . uk
26 April 2023
Rheumatology clinical forum journal club RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health Journal club and networking event for rheumatology occupational therapists . Please come along and meet other rheumatology OTs and get to know your nationwide colleagues whilst learning from critical appraisal of a journal article . Our articles are chosen and presented by our member volunteers and it is a fantastic CPD opportunity . Time : 1 – 2.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – TMH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
April 2023 OTnews 61