Courses and events
24 February 2022
Specialist Section Networking event and meet the NEC RCOT SS – People with Learning Disabilities This is an informal networking event to link up with all members of the Specialist Section – People with Learning Disabilities and meet the NEC – this is an event where members can ask questions and generate discussions . We are hoping this event will give an opportunity to explore what is important to members and what they would like from the Specialist Section and to understand how the NEC works . Venue : Zoom . Cost : n / a . Contact : cotsspld @ rcot . co . uk
1 March 2022
Specialist Section - Neurological Practice - Working together to develop a service ( The Upper Limb Surgical Assessment Clinic ) RCOT SS – Neurological Practice – Northern and Yorkshire Region This presentation will be of interest to those : working with people with tight hands due to spasticity , with an interest in surgical options for managing complex tight hands and how surgery can fit in with other management options , who would like to hear more about how staff and patients can work together to develop a service ( article in press ). Venue : Virtual – Microsoft Teams . Cost : Free . Time : 6.30pm to 8pm . Contact : northandyorkshirecommittee . ssnp @ gmail . com
3 March 2022
National network RCOT SS – Independent Practice This session is hosted by the Specialist Section – Independent Practice for independent practitioners working or considering working internationally . This will provide you
with an opportunity to network , share practice and understand more about the role of occupational therapy . This is a Specialist Section – Independent Practice members-only event . Venue : Virtual , Zoom . Time : 7pm to 8pm . Cost : n / a . Contact : Fiona , RCOT @ outlook . com
4 March 2022
Specialist Section – Independent practice regional networking RCOT SS – Independent Practice NW and Northern and Yorkshire Region Regional networking ( opportunities for all regions ) including short presentation on : Challenges of creating safe home environments for children with sensory needs . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : danni @ key2indep . com or 07969571721
8 March 2022
Aspects of functional anatomy , muscle physiology and fascia as they relate to the individual with neurological damage or disease ( Level one ) NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Course aims : To provide the student with an overview of how bony anatomy , muscles and connective tissue function together for movement control , to provide the student with an assessment structure that will enable them to identify when a patient has compromised movement due to aspects of poor anatomical or connective tissue control or alignment , to provide the student with the theoretical foundation for practical exploration of the influence of poor anatomical alignment or negative connective tissue changes . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
8 March 2022
Effective pain management - Live workshop Human Givens College This workshop with leading pain and musculoskeletal medicine consultant , Dr Grahame Brown , gives you important new information about how we experience pain , derived from the latest neuroscience . You will learn the powerful psychological and behavioural techniques that alleviate persistent pain and accelerate healing . Save 20 % with GIFT20 discount code . Venue : Live via Zoom . Cost : £ 145 . https :// bit . ly / 3gbWsIo
8 March 2022
How to avoid burnout - Self-care for helping professionals ( Live workshop ) Human Givens College To help others effectively we need to have enough ‘ spare capacity ’ – which means looking after our own wellbeing too – new research shows us how ... Emily Gajewski ’ s course draws on her extensive experience of working as a therapist , OT and clinical supervisor , in the NHS and privately , for over 20 years . Join Emily for this important new workshop on Zoom – limited spaces available . Venue : Live via Zoom . Cost : £ 145 ( SAVE 20 % with GIFT20 discount code ). https :// bit . ly / 3INphHu
9 March 2022
Specialist Section – Housing monthly webinar RCOT SS – Housing This a networking event , the session will be an open one , where members can ask questions , share examples of good practice etc . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 6.30pm to 8pm . Contact : events @ rcotsshousing . co . uk
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