Courses and events
15 March 2023
Assistive technology and its application to eating , drinking and activity challenges for people with complex needs Neater Solutions Ltd An RCOT approved learning course where delegates discover how assistive technologies can , through viscous damping , modular additions , robotic and power assistance ; enable independence with eating , drinking and arm mobility . It matches technologies to client types and includes video evidence . The course is supplied every month virtually through Teams . Time : 10am – 12pm . Venue : Virtual via Teams . Cost : Free . Contact : For a link please contact stephen @ neater . co . uk www . neater . co . uk / training
22 March 2023
Quarterly eating disorder forum RCOT SS – Mental Health The eating disorder forum is facilitated by Abigail Cardwell and Clare Steedman , who are leading specialist occupational therapists in the field of eating disorders . Bringing together other OTs in the area , as well as new starters and students , the forum aims to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support to one another . This forum will specifically focus on developing an eating disorder care pathway for occupational therapists working throughout the UK . Time : 2 – 3pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
22 March 2023
Eating disorders forum study morning RCOT SS – Mental Health An online event to explore the effectiveness of occupational therapy
from the perspective of clients . Time : 10am – 1pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
28 March 2023
Pain forum – Networking and listening event RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health Interested in the specialism of pain management ? Working in this fascinating clinical area and wanting to improve your practice ? All welcome to shape future learning events and the pain forum membership . Come along with a hot drink of your choice and network , share ideas and resources as well as influence the future of this practice area . Time : 6 – 7.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
30 and 31 March 2023
Kinesiology taping course NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Learning outcomes : By the end of the course the student will : know the concepts and claims made for the use of kinesiology tape ; know indications and contraindications for the use of kinesiology tape ; know how kinesiology tape differs to other tapes ; have practical experience in the application of kinesiology tape . CPD : 14.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 280 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
31 March and 1 April 2023
M . A . E . S . Therapy introduction course online MAES Therapy International ‘ A better understanding of children with CP and similar neurodevelopmental conditions and principles to improve their coordination ’. For paediatric therapists to gain new knowledge that opens the opportunity to further develop excellent clinical reasoning and treatment skills , for the treatment of children with CP . ‘ Revolutionises how you see a child and fits in well with OT methodology ’. Venue : Virtual via Zoom ( Live and interactive ). Cost : Only £ 250 for two full days www . maestherapy . com / next-maestherapy-courses
3 April 2023
Regional networking RCOT SS – Independent Practice A monthly session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to network with fellow regional members ( via breakout rooms ) – with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources and problem solving . Time : 8 – 9.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
22 and 24 April 2023
Yoga as Therapy ( YAT ) NCORE Trainer : Dr Christopher Norris . The Yoga as Therapy ( YAT ) course introduces yoga concepts and methods , and teaches introductory postures in standing , sitting , and lying . Mats ( sticky mat ) and small equipment ( belt , wooden brick , foam block ) are used . Students are taught to progress and sequence exercises , and modify them to suit a variety of clinical scenarios . Clinical reasoning examples are given for common musculoskeletal ( MSK ) conditions , and small class format discussed . CPD : 21 hours . Cost : £ 345 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
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