COURSES AND EVENTS biologically based pain management skills under a framework of the sciences of clinical reasoning and evidence from clinical trials , neurobiology and education research ; To reconceptualise pain in terms of modern neuroscience and philosophy ; To stimulate an urgent reappraisal of current thinking in rehabilitation . CPD : 15 hours . Cost : £ 295 . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
1 APRIL 2021
Promoting play and hand skills in high risk infants and children under four RCOT Specialist Section – Children , Young People and Families NEC Rebecca Johnson explores hand skills in high risk infants and children under four , evidence based interventions versus clinical based evidence and family centred therapy . Venue : Online webinar . Cost : £ 5 . https :// bit . ly / 35hDT0m
14 APRIL 2021
Psychological approaches in respiratory and cardiac care RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions – Respiratory and Cardiac Forum The use of psychological approaches used in the management respiratory and cardiac conditions . An overview of psychological approaches and increasing confidence for their use , whilst assessing the treating the psychological impacts of these conditions . Whether you are new to the role or been managing these patients for many years in this session we aim to share experiences and knowledge . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . Venue : Online webinar . Cost : members free . https :// bit . ly / 399FSoP
16 APRIL 2021
Masterclass : Assessing and treating fatigue – skills and strategies for occupational therapy practice Facilitated by Dr Sue Pemberton , this masterclass is aimed at occupational therapists from any clinical setting who find that fatigue is a significant problem for their clients and who want to increase their knowledge , enhance their skills and develop this area of practice . Venue : Online . Cost : members £ 160 ; non-members £ 300 . www . rcot . co . uk / fatigueapr
23 APRIL 2021
A celebration of the role of occupational therapy in major health conditions RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions This virtual conference will be a celebration of the role of occupational therapy in cancer care , cardiac and respiratory , palliative care and end of life care and HIV . This is an opportunity to share current practice , explore evidence informed practice and network with others in your field of work . Contact : rcotssmajor healthcondition @ gmail . com . Venue : Online . Cost : members free ; non-members £ 30 . https :// bit . ly / 3rfILf7
24 – 25 APRIL 2021
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 . Cost : £ 210 . Venue : Horton General Hospital , Banbury . Other date : 8 – 9 June 2021 at London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Contact : For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
26 APRIL 2021
Online SI Module one : 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 26 Mar 2021 . Venue : Online event . Cost : SI Education Therapist member fee £ 1,099 ; postgraduate packages from £ 2,699 ( instalment plans available ). www . sensoryintegration . org . uk / page-18208
27 APRIL 2021
Hypermobility / Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in adults and children : clinical assessment and management NCORE Trainer : Alison Middleditch . This course will provide participants with the opportunity to review and discuss the assessment treatment and management of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome / Ehlers Danlos Syndrome . This will be within a functional framework and based on the best of the latest evidence . The course will consider hypermobility in all groups including children over the age of seven , athletes and adults – including those with a late diagnosis and those with complex problems . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 160 . Contact : For more information and other events , email :
uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
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