COURSES AND EVENTS
22 OR 23RD JANUARY 2022
Healthcare Abroad webinars about working as an occupational therapist in Australia and New Zealand Healthcare Abroad The webinars for occupational therapists will be available on either 22 or 23 January at 10am UK time . The webinar will last approximately one hour and then there will be a live Q & A at the end . The free webinar covers : Australia and New Zealand ; how to gain registration ; job roles available ; level of experience required ; visas – including pathways to permanent residency ; locations and support from healthcare abroad . Venue : Online ( webinar ). Cost : Free . Contact : info @ healthcare-abroad . com or visit www . healthcare-abroad . com
25 JANUARY 2022
Confidence in paediatric cot bed prescription ( webinar ) Theraposture Practical and theoretical recommendations to achieve better outcomes for children , families and carers through appropriate care cot provision . To book your slot and receive the webinar link contact : Shaun Masters , occupational therapist , tel : 07833 230854 or email : shaun @ theraposture . co . uk . Venue : Webinar ( online ). Time : 12 noon to 12.45pm . Cost : Free . https :// theraposture . co . uk / webinar-booking /
26 JANUARY 2022
Healthcare records from a legal perspective NCORE Trainer : Mr Andrew Andrews . This course will analyse and explain the accountability of the healthcare professional , and the different ways in which records can be examined . The professional standards and legal requirements which apply to record keeping will be explained . Common mistakes in record keeping will be highlighted through discussion and consideration of case studies . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 175 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
27 JANUARY 2022
Reading and using plans for OTs Viva Access Ltd Essential training for occupational therapists . The course explains the differences between plan views , sections and elevations and introduces delegates to a wide range of architectural symbols and conventions . It overviews essential drawing features such as title blocks , scale bars and hatching and demonstrates how to use a scale rule and read to scale . Delegates review one or more adaptation proposals within group setting . Venue : Online via Zoom . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : Early bird price £ 29.50 plus VAT ; standard price £ 35 plus VAT . www . viva-access . com / book /
27 JANUARY 2022
Helping adult clients get legs into bed ( webinar ) Theraposture Practical and theoretical recommendations for client independence and safer bed transfers . To book your slot and receive the webinar link contact : Shaun Masters , occupational therapist , tel : 07833 230854 or email : shaun @ theraposture . co . uk Venue : Webinar ( online ). Time : 12 noon to 12.45pm . Cost : Free . https :// theraposture . co . uk / webinar-booking /
1 FEBRUARY 2022
Clinical reasoning for assistive equipment – chairs and beds Theraposture Guidance to achieve improved client occupational performance in the home with the most appropriate assistive equipment . To book your slot and receive the webinar link contact : Shaun Masters , occupational therapist , tel : 07833 230854 or email : shaun @ theraposture . co . uk . Venue : Webinar ( online ). Time : 12 noon to 12.45pm . Cost : Free . https :// theraposture . co . uk / webinar-booking /
3 – 4 FEBRUARY 2022
Unravelling strength and conditioning for therapists NCORE Trainer : Andrew McCauley . This intensive two-day course will give you an introduction into how strength and conditioning can transform your current practice both with athletic and non-athletic patients . CPD : 17 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 260 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 25467 www . ncore . org . uk
8 AND 15 FEBRUARY 2022
Major adaptations for OTs Access Independent Ltd This is a two-day course , you need 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 and is over two separate days . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each . Contact : email : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
16 FEBRUARY 2022
How to be an Independent OT Access Independent Ltd We cover the financial , legal and sales advice you need to be an Independent occupational therapist . Including bookkeeping , tax ,
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