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Courses and events

Courses and events

Provider : RCOT SS – Mental Health . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 49FpTwD
Perinatal Clinical Forum - Perinatal OT groups in MBU ’ s networking event 8 May 2024 ( 7-8pm )
For this evening event , Ruth Hofmeister , a perinatal occupational therapist in Manchester Mother and Baby Unit will be talking to us about perinatal OT groups on the MBU . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Mental Health . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 4a7xrsg
Eating Disorder Forum 5 June 2024 ( 2 – 3pm )
The Specialist Section – Mental Health Eating Disorder Forum brings together OTs working in eating disorders , as well as new starters and students , aiming to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support to one another . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Mental Health . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 498eoxw
NEUROLOGICAL PRACTICE
E-journal club 9 May 2024 ( 1-2pm )
Open to all RCOT SS – NP members to increase confidence with critical appraisal skills . Members are asked to pre-read an article ( shared after registration ) considering questions from a pre-selected standardised critical appraisal tool . We will facilitate small groups appraising the article and a wider group discussion of findings . We will finish with sharing reflections on implications for practice . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – NP only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Neurological Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3IU2hIP
Annual Review Meeting 21 May 2024 ( 12 – 12.30pm )
Come and join RCOT SS – Neurological Practice for our Annual Review Meeting . This gives members an opportunity to get an update on the specialist section , to meet members of the committee and to raise any questions that you have . Venue : Online via Zoom .
Brain Tree Training events www . braintreetraining . co . uk
Contact : enquiries @ braintreetraining . co . uk
Practical assessment and treatment in neurological rehabilitation Ongoing throughout 2024 Home / work-based study Cost : £ 10 to £ 252.50
Instructors : Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan
Webcasts : All of our training courses for therapists working in neurological rehabilitation are now available as lively , fun ‘ on demand ’ webcasts each broadcast once a month , covering the following areas : cognitive rehabilitation , how to do cognitive rehabilitation , insight and adjustment , dealing with behaviour , active relaxation training , attention and information processing , mindfulness , treatment planning , SMART goals , assessment , and gaming .
Distance learning courses : These book based modules are designed to help you understand and apply key areas with your patients with distance based supervision . Expert guided tuition via assignments . Emphasis on practical application in the areas of cognition , executive function , behaviour and awareness following neurological injury .
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The REST Programme ®️ 2-day course in CBTi ( the only non-drug NICE recommended treatment protocol ). Day 1 : Sleep assessment and management Day 2 : Advanced assessment and treatment strategies
Led by renowned sleep psychologist and author , Dr David Lee . Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice . Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias with evidence-based strategies .
Training days for those working with people who have complex conditions and IOSH approved training for Occupational Health OTs .
Scan the QR code for full details of all courses and for dates – Sleep Unlimited run 10 courses per year and can also provide bespoke training . www . sleepunlimited . co . uk years of Sleep Unlimited
training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk | 0191 580 0008
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