COURSES AND EVENTS
29 SEPTEMBER 2021
Training to help occupational therapists prescribe and issue walking aids Access Independent Training designed to help occupational therapists with the prescription and issue of walking aids , covering an overview of gait , indicators of choice for walking aids , measuring and use of aids , elbow crutches , walking frames and rollators . Time : 9.45 to 13.00 . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091 .
OCTOBER 2021 TO FEBRUARY 2022 OR FEBRUARY 2022 TO JUNE 2022
Early intervention and assessment for infants and young children at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems – a practical and evidence-based approach Cerebral Palsy Cymru New dates released for the early intervention course – a practical and evidence-based approach . Part one : delivered remotely . Part two : Three days at Cerebral Palsy Cymru , turning knowledge into skills working with babies and infants . The course is led by the highly experienced early intervention tutors , Christine Barber and Betty Hutchon . Venue : Online , and in person at Cerebral Palsy Cymru , Cardiff , Wales . Cost : £ 1,055 . Contact : annec @ cerebralpalsycymru . org www . cerebralpalsycymru . org / for-professionals
8 AND 9 OCTOBER 2021
Learn sleep : Course in CBTi ( the only NICE recommended treatment protocol ) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Day one : Sleep assessment and management . Day two : Advanced assessment and treatment strategies . Led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee . Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice . Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias with evidence-based strategies . See website for further training . Venue : The Studio , 51 Level Street , Manchester M1 1FN . Cost : Early bird rate for two days £ 288 incl VAT . Contact : info @ sleepunlimted . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / next-courses
1 AND 2 NOVEMBER 2021
Vestibular rehabilitation / dizziness for occupational therapists NCORE Lecturer : Richard O ’ Hara . This course allows occupational therapists to evaluate and differentiate their patient ’ s dizziness . Using movement and exercise , occupational therapists can also effectively treat common causes of dizziness . This intense twoday course covers the essentials of vestibular assessment and treatment . A strong emphasis is placed on clinical assessment , differential diagnosis and treatment selection . CPD : 14.75 hours . Cost : £ 300 . Venue : Royal Derby Hospital , Derby DE22 3NE . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
3 NOVEMBER 2021
Multidisciplinary team management of atypical Parkinson ’ s NCORE Course aims : gain an increased knowledge and understanding of atypical Parkinson ’ s conditions ; understand the overall management of these conditions ; understand and know how to implement therapy interventions ; have an understanding of how such conditions can impact an individual . CPD : 7 hours . Cost : £ 130 . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 . www . ncore . org . uk
5 AND 6 NOVEMBER 2021
Learn sleep : Online Course in CBTi ( the only NICE recommended treatment protocol ) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Day one : Sleep assessment and management . Day two : Advanced assessment and treatment strategies . Live interactive training led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee . Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice . Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias with evidence-based strategies . See website for further training . Venue : Online . Cost : Two days £ 228 incl VAT . Contact : info @ sleepunlimted . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / next-courses
12 NOVEMBER 2021
Addressing functional difficulties through home adaptations Access Independent Ltd Course explores functional difficulties adults might experience and considers by focusing on various functional difficulties how adaptations can enhance a person ’ s independence and wellbeing or provide a better environment for carers to provide individual care . The course will not provide detailed information on specific adaptations but consider how design should be based on best practice . Venue : Remote , from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each . Email : gabriella . mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel 01223 229091 .
16 – 17 NOVEMBER 2021
Acupuncture for occupational therapists NCORE
Facilitator : Richard O ’ Hara . This new , two-day introduction to acupuncture is designed specifically for HCPC registered
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