us about the updates on occupational therapy and housing practice across the four nations of the UK . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free . Start time 6pm . Contact : events @ rcotsshousing . co . uk
22 and 23 April 2022
Introduction to occupational therapy in neurological practice Therapy Services at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Target Audience : Only open to qualified occupational therapists who have less than 18 months ’ experience in a neurological setting and want an introductory level course . By the end of the course delegates will have increased knowledge and skills in the evidence-based assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions using a functional framework . Venue : Day one : Virtual presentations and day two : The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery WC1N 3BG . Cost : £ 200 . www . uclhcharitycourses . com
25 April 2022
SI Module 1 : Foundations and neuroscience Sensory Integration Education SI Module one is the first module in our fully online , university accredited , SI MSc pathway . The aim of module one is to understand the current neuroscience , and relevant and emergent theories , concepts , and practices , related to Ayres ’ Sensory Integration . You will be able to relate sensory processing to the underlying neurology and evidence base of sensory integration . Bookings close 25 March 2022 . Venue : Online event . Cost : SI Education Therapist Member Fee : £ 1,099 . Postgraduate packages from £ 2,849 ( instalment plans available ). www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
25 – 26 April 2022
Posture and balance as it relates to selective control of the lower limb NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Course aims : Understand the terms posture and balance as they relate to a ‘ normal movement ’ perspective , identify key aspects involved in maintaining the integrity of the lower limb in the early stages of recovery post CVA , relate the ability to control ‘ selective ’ movement of the lower limb to overall posture and balance , structure an assessment of the lower limb taking into account alignment , tone , patterns of movement , and relate this to potential for function , identify when a lower limb is / is not able to be facilitated and why . CPD : 14.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 220 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
26 April 2022
Management of spasticity in the upper limb following stroke NCORE Lecturers : Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail . Course aims : To provide an overview of assessment and management of spasticity with a particular focus on the upper limb , to provide you with the tools to set up an early self-monitored practice programme that the patients can follow . We will also look at the types of feedback that are available and discuss attentional focus and how that is particularly important for the upper limb . CPD : 6.5 hours . Venue : Newfield House , Coventry CV1 4NZ . Cost £ 160 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
29 April 2022
Ramping for wheelchair users : Level 1 Viva Access Ltd This comprehensive stand-alone course explores the essentials of ramping for wheelchair users , including client considerations , design features and gradients . It looks also at risk assessments for portable and other types of ramps and it overviews the pros and cons of both modular and permanent ramp systems . Delegates will consolidate learning with a range of desktop exercises , case study and videos . Venue : Online via Zoom . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : Early bird price £ 29.50 plus VAT ; standard price £ 35 plus VAT . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . www . viva-access . com / book /
3 – 4 May 2022
Balance rehabilitation NCORE Trainers : Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail . Course aims : to provide a framework for multi-factorial balance assessment in patients in community and / or hospital settings , to develop a treatment programme that patients can follow in a safe and effective way with and without the therapist present . CPD : 14 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 220 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 – 11 May 2022
Kinesiology taping course NCORE Trainers : Erica Malcolm and Ella Donnison . Day one – Kinesiology taping for beginners – when , where , why , who ? The course will explore basic kinesiology taping techniques and tips along with the concepts supporting their use . Day two – The use of kinesiology tape with adults with neurological damage . This course is designed for therapists working in
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