for Trent region ’ s members only . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Time : 6.30pm . Cost : Free . Contact : margaret @ ot360 . co . uk
7 February 2022
RCOTSS – Independent Practice Regional Networking Wales and West Midlands Region Regional networking ( opportunities for all regions ) including short welcome by regional contacts followed by regional break-out rooms to reconnect , collaborate and network . Venue : Virtual . Cost : Free . Contact : bridget . churchill @ lifeforliving . org
8 – 9 February 2022
Evidence-based practical application for the treatment of cerebral palsy : A two-day course for therapy assistants and technicians NCORE Trainer : Dr Pauline Christmas . This course is designed for therapy assistants and technicians and offers a comprehensive overview of important aspects of therapy for the child with cerebral palsy . It is a practical course designed to apply the latest evidence to practice and uses a combination of lectures , video analysis , case presentations and practical sessions . At the end of each day there are questions to test learning . Cost : £ 150 . Contact : For more information : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 February 2022
RCOT West Midlands Region coffee networking evening RCOT West Midlands Region All members are welcome , graduates , students , occupational therapy assistants , retired occupational therapists , and those who are on a career break . This is a free event for West Midlands region ’ s members only . Venue : Virtual . Time : 6pm . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . westmidlands @ rcot . co . uk
8 and 15 February 2022
Major adaptations for OTs Access Independent Ltd Two-day course , need to attend both days . This major adaptations course is aimed at occupational therapists new in this area of work , sharing knowledge gained over 30 years of working as an occupational therapist in adult social care . Topics covered : relevant legislation , scale drawings , bathrooms , internal and external access solutions , considerations when designing for wheelchair users . Includes online presentations and practical tasks and is over two separate days . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each per day . Contact : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
16 February 2022
How to be an Independent OT Access Independent We cover the financial , legal and sales advice you need to be an Independent occupational therapist . Including bookkeeping , tax , VAT , getting paid , insurance , liability , finding customers , what work is there for occupational therpaists , calculate your rate charge , we can help your business plan . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent and Caroline Brown , Independent OT . We will have IT support available to help you log on . Venue : Remote training via microsoft teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.30am to 1pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or 01223 229091
23 February 2022
Kitchen adaptation and design Viva Access Ltd Explore key issues relating to the adaptation and design of accessible kitchens . Learn about optimum layouts , space standards and design principles .
Experience problem-solving adaptation issues within a group setting and view demonstrations , via video , on how to measure seated individuals for worktop heights , wall cupboards and toe recesses . Learn about the uses of design briefs / specifications . Venue : Online via Zoom . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : Early bird price £ 29.50 , plus VAT ; standard price £ 35 , plus VAT . www . viva-access . com / book /
1 March 2022
Adapting for wheelchair users Viva Access Ltd Course focuses on adaptation issues for wheelchair users . It overviews essential concepts such as turning spaces / circles and doorway / corridor widths and demonstrates ways of measuring up individual wheelchair users for these . It also explores some key wheelchair standards ( eg transfer space by beds and WCs ) and suggests ways of assessing dwellings for their adaptability when carrying out initial visits . Venue : Online via Zoom . Time : 9.30am to 12.30 . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : early bird price : £ 29.50 , plus VAT . standard price : £ 35 , plus VAT . www . viva-access . com / book /
2 , 4 and 10 , 11 March 2022
SMART Assessor Online Training Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability This four-and-a-half-day online training course is for senior neurological clinicians ( AHPs , clinical psychologists , nurses , and doctors ) and will enable the delegate to meet the person specification for PDoC assessors as outlined in the RCP guidelines . The SMART ( Sensory Modality and Rehabilitation Technique ) is a standardised investigative and assessment tool for patients with PDoC . Venue : Online training course . Cost : £ 730 www . rhn . org . uk / events / smartassessor-training-5 /
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