COURSES AND EVENTS
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ONGOING UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020
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 UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020
Think CO – An introduction to carbon monoxide risks in the home Gas Safe Charity The Gas Safe Charity is running free online , interactive carbon monoxide awareness Zoom workshops , aimed at staff who work in the homes of vulnerable people . The hour-long workshop takes a practical approach , with a particular focus on long-term , low level poisoning . Please book via the link : www . eventbrite . co . uk / e / 1156 1895 2399 . Venue : Online . Cost : Free . www . gassafecharity . org . uk
11 JANUARY 2021
Undertaking remote occupational therapy 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 . Venue : Remote – you stay at home or the office . Cost : £ 36 for first 10 people , £ 60 each for others ( including VAT ) Contact : Stephen . naylor @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091 .
12 JANUARY 2021
Problem solving in practice , How have you adapted to the change ? RCOTSS-CYPF North West committee There is no doubting that this year has been a challenging year for all , specifically those working within supportive roles . This session will focus on your experiences and how you have adapted / changed during this time . Please send any areas of discussion in advance , as this will enable the session to flow and support us and other attendees in providing hints and tips on adapting to the new ways of working . Venue : Microsoft Teams , 7:30pm . Cost : Free . Contact : CYPF-NW @ outlook . com if you are interested in joining or would like further information .
12 – 13 JANUARY 2021
Vestibular rehabilitation for occupational therapists NCORE Trainer : Richard O ’ Hara . This course allows occupational therapists to evaluate and differentiate their patients dizziness . Using movement and exercise , occupational therapists can also effectively treat common causes of dizziness . This course covers the essentials of vestibular assessment and treatment . A strong emphasis is placed on clinical assessment , differential diagnosis and treatment selection . CPD : 13.25 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 300 . Contact : email :
uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
13 JANUARY 2021
Occupational therapy led pulmonary rehab and restarting rehab post-COVID-19 RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions – Respiratory and Cardiac Forum This session will consider the occupational therapy role in pulmonary and cardiac rehab and the challenges of promoting occupational therapy in a physiotherapy-led service . Hear about the experiences of an occupational therapy-led pulmonary rehab service and through the use of case studies this webinar will reflect on the challenges of restarting rehabilitation post COVID restrictions . Venue : Online Webinar . Cost : Members Free ; Non-members £ 3 plus £ 0.83 fee . www . eventbrite . co . uk / e / occupational-therapy-led-pulmonaryrehab-restarting-rehab-post-covid-19-tickets-129078315717
16 – 17 JANUARY PLUS 6 – 7 FEBRUARY 2021
Assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a traumatic brain injury Allied Health Training This four-day course aims to teach practical skills in neuro assessment and includes workshops in physical , vestibular , visual and cognitive assessment , goal setting , vocational rehabilitation and psychological interventions with TBI patients . It teaches occupational therapists to manage difficult behaviours successfully and how to educate and build insight with patients and their families on TBI recovery . Venue : Alderbourne Unit , Hillingdon hospital , Pield Heath Road , UB83NN . Cost : £ 345 . Contact : alliedhealthtraining @ outlook . com
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