COURSES AND EVENTS
Studio, 51 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN. Cost: presenters £40;
RCOTSS members £55; non-RCOTSS members £100.
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10 OCTOBER 2020
Skill acquisition in stroke rehabilitation
NCORE
Trainer: Dr Louise Johnson. This is a one-day workshop, covering
current theory and evidence relating to motor control, motor
learning, and skill acquisition. Attendees will come away with a
sound understanding of the current evidence base in this field,
along with practical examples of how to apply this in clinical
practice. CPD certificate of attendance awarded: 6 hours.Venue:
Leamington Hospital, Warwick. Cost: £130. For more information
and other events email: [email protected] or tel: 01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
10 – 11 OCTOBER 2020
Posture and balance as it relates to selective control
of the upper limb
NCORE
Trainer: Erica Malcolm. Course aims: 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: 11.25 hours. Venue:
Hermitage Medical Centre, Dublin. Other dates: 21 to 22
November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington; 3 to 4
December 2020 at London Road Community Hospital, Derby.
Cost: £220/€300. For more information and other events, email:
[email protected] or tel: 01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
12 OCTOBER 2020
Management of spasticity in the upper limb
following stroke
NCORE
Trainers: Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail. Course aims: to
provide an overview of assessment and management of spasticity
with a particular focus on the upper limb; to provide you with the
tools to set up an early self-monitored practice programme that the
patients can follow; we will also look at the types of feedback that
are available and discuss attentional focus and how that is
particularly important for the upper limb. CPD: 5.5 hours. Venue:
London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £130. For more
information and other events, email: [email protected] or tel:
01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
13 OCTOBER 2020
How to use Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs)
virtual workshop
Community Therapists Networks
This one day, virtual TOMs workshop, led by Professor Pam
Enderby, will provide participants with tools to collect and measure
outcomes data on clients receiving treatments. The day will include
both theoretical and practical components. Venue: Webinar.
Cost: £175.
www.communitytherapy.org.uk
15 OCTOBER 2020
Compassion for voices
NCORE
Trainers: Peter Ord and Mark Sanderson. This one-day event is for
anyone interested in learning about the latest ideas and approaches
from around the world in understanding and responding to voice
hearing. CPD: 7 hours. Venue: Park Inn, Northampton. Cost: £130.
For more information and other events, email: [email protected]
or tel: 01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
17 – 18 OCTOBER 2020
Unravelling strength and conditioning for therapists
NCORE
Trainer: Andrew McCauley. This intensive two-day course will give
you an introduction into how S&C can transform your current
practice both with athletic and non-athletic patients. CPD: 15
hours. Venue: London Road Community Hospital, Derby. Other
dates: 14 to 15 November 2020 at Darlington Memorial Hospital,
Darlington; 16 to 17 January 2021 at Hermitage Medical Clinic,
Dublin Cost: £260/€300. For more information and other events,
email: [email protected] or tel: 01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
19 OCTOBER AND 17 NOVEMBER 2020
Neurological upper limb for occupational therapists
NCORE
Trainer: Erica Malcolm. This course will include sessions covering
the areas of applied upper limb anatomy, muscle mobilisation
techniques and facilitation. A patient will be assessed and practical
sessions will be based on clinical findings. The course is primarily
aimed at those working in adult neurology but may also be of
interest to those working in other associated fields. CPD Certificate
of attendance awarded: 11.25 hours. Venue: London Road
Community Hospital, Derby. Cost: £220. For more information and
other events, email: [email protected] or tel: 01332 254679.
www.ncore.org.uk
20 – 21 OCTOBER 2020
Apraxia – Implementing the evidence into practice
NCORE
This is an advanced course that enables occupational therapists to
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