9 March 2022
Specialist Section - Mental health – Perinatal OT and neuro diversity study day Specialist Section – Mental Health Perinatal Clinical Forum This is a half-day study day about perinatal occupational therapy and neurodiversity with guest speakers . This is a free event for occupational therapists registered with the Mental Health Specialist Section Perinatal Forum . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 9am to 12.30pm . Contact : debrajeffery @ nhs . net
10 March 2022
National Network – Mental health forum 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 . All members welcome . Quarterly sessions ( 2nd Thursday of month ). Venue : Virtual , Zoom . Time : 4pm to 5pm . Cost : n / a . Contact : Fiona , RCOT @ outlook . com
11 March 2022
Wheelchair accessible transport part 2 RCOT SS – Independent Practice Access and boarding aids , tilt-in space / recline transport , accessories and risk assessment , and updates on guidance for small children . Access to vehicles ; Transportation of wheelchair accessories ; Risk Assessments for when best practice from guidelines not possible ; Revisions guidelines on The Transportation of Small Children ; Revisions for transportation companies ( if available ). Venue : Webinar – Zoom . Cost : n / a . Contact : Fiona , RCOT @ outlook . com
16 March 2022
Specialist Section - Mental Health Quarterly meeting of the Eating Disorders Forum Specialist Section – Mental Health Eating Disorders Forum . An opportunity for new ways of working ; work in ‘ non-traditional ’ environments . This is a quarterly meeting of the Specialist Section Mental Health Eating Disorder Forum . The theme of the event is : What is the occupational therapy role in eating disorders ? What are the basics ? What is the evidence base ? This is a free Specialist Section Mental Health member-only event . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 2pm to 3pm . Contact : abigail . cardwell @ rocketmail . com
17 March 2022
Kidz to Adultz Middle Disabled Living Free-to-attend exhibition and CPD seminars . 100 plus exhibitors offering advice and information on : Equipment ; Funding ; Mobility ; Seating ; Beds ; Communication ; Accessible vehicles , Education ; Legal matters ; Style ; Sensory ; Sports activities ; Holidays ; Leisure and much more . Boost your CPD portfolio and gain credits by attending one or more of the free CPD seminars taking place alongside the exhibition . Venue : Coventry Building Society Arena , Coventry ( previously Ricoh Arena ). Cost : Free . www . kidzexhibitions . co . uk
17 March 2022
Expert assessments for blue badges – England and Scotland Access Independent The course will enable you to undertake assessments of applicants for Blue Badges under the walking and hidden disabilities or risk in traffic criteria . Suitable for remote and face to face assessments and for OTs and admin assessors . Delivered by Stephen
Naylor , MD of Access Independent and Ann Peters , Expert Assessor . Suitable for both England and Scotland . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Time : 9.45am to 1.15pm . Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
18 March 2020
Risk assessment for occupational therapists Access Independent This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an occupational therapist working in the community . It covers principles of risk assessment and management , how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions , functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations , Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ) Time : 9.30am to 1.15pm . Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
21 – 24 March 2022
Occupational therapy for children , young people and families : assessment , intervention , and service delivery OT Applied This four-day course includes best practice in assessment and intervention for children with ASD , CP , DCD , Developmental Delay and more , from birth to school-leaving age . A focus on latest evidence-based approaches and effective intervention from referral to discharge . Also includes writing EHCPs , coaching and service delivery models including the tiered approach in education . Tickets via Eventbrite only . Venue : Virtual ( Zoom ). Cost : £ 450 . Contact : ot . applied @ gmail . com
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