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ONGOING THROUGHOUT 2021
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 / 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
ONGOING THROUGHOUT 2021
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 cognitive rehab : attention and information processing . Venue : Home / work based study . Cost : £ 50 to £ 100 . www . braintreetraining . co . uk
ONGOING THROUGHOUT 2021
Trusted assessor training : Simple aids of daily living , level two or level three DOTS Disability This OCN London accredited course provides competence and confidence to enable staff to assess for , prescribe and install ( simple aids of daily living ) equipment . We now offer live training via Zoom with our consultant trainer . The training incorporates PPT , videos , and break-out room exercises . Delegates will be able to attend training from their own homes . We can train six delegates in one day . Venue : Nationwide . Cost : On request . Contact : Karen , tel : 01202 771336 or email : karen @ dotsdisability . co . uk www . dotsdisability . co . uk
ONGOING THROUGHOUT 2021
OT Time Out ( A virtual support network for newly qualified occupational therapists ) The University of Southampton Are you a newly qualified occupational therapist looking for support ? Join OT Time Out , the completely free virtual support network . Meetings are an hour long , starting at either 1pm or 7pm twice each month . Meet to discuss any concerns with up to seven other newly qualified occupational therapists . Funded by the Elizabeth Casson
Trust and hosted by The University of Southampton . Visit our website to join . Venue : Online ( Microsoft Teams ). Cost : Free . www . ottimeout . com / nqot-registration
1 SEPTEMBER 2021
Undertaking remote OT assessments Access Independent Ltd A course covering the reality of undertaking remote occupational therapy assessments by Skype or similar for adults and children to enable them to live independently at home . The course will consider for example , bathing , toileting , access , kitchen assessments etc and is for occupational therapists working for local authorities . The course will be run by Sara Thelwell , an occupational therapist experienced in working with local authorities . Time : 9.45am to 1.15pm . Venue : Remote – you stay at home or the office . Cost : £ 36 for first 10 people , £ 60 each for others ( inc VAT ). Contact : stephen . naylor @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091 .
7 AND 14 SEPTEMBER 2021
Major adaptations for occupational therapists Access Independent Ltd This course is a two-day course , with requirement to attend both days . This major adaptations course is aimed at occupational 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 . Venue : Remote , from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each . Contact : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091 .
9 SEPTEMBER 2021
Occupational therapy role in the management of hyperventilation syndrome RCOTSS – Major health conditions – Respiratory and Cardiac forum Hyperventilation syndrome ( HVS ) has primarily been managed by understanding physiological changes and breathing re-training . Psychological factors have a significant part to play in HVS and understanding the triggers to HVS , can help to manage the condition with more success and OT ' s can be integral with managing psychological aspects of HVS whilst understanding the physiology background . Venue : Online webinar . Cost : Free for specialist section members and £ 3 plus booking fee for nonmembers . Time : 9.30am to 11.30am . https :// bit . ly / 3rwM5UA
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