This intermediate-advanced ondemand course will focus on the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically-complex infant as related to physiological stability , evolving motor control , sensory stability , and transition to oral motor skills that support feeding . It will focus on advancing the critical reasoning skills of the neonatal therapist to support the infant ’ s ability to obtain foundational motor and sensory skills . Venue : Online . Cost : $ 319 dollars https :// bit . ly / 3bhVnzE
On-demand course ( previously recorded from a live webinar in March 2022 )
Infants with cardiopulmonary compromise : Bridging the gap from hospital to home Education Resources , Inc This intermediate-advanced course will focus on the cardiopulmonary implications for the premature or medically fragile infant as related to their transition from inpatient hospitalization ( NICU , PICU ) to an outpatient rehabilitation level of care . The course will focus on congenital cardiac conditions , medical / surgical management , and outpatient rehabilitation interventions to maximize the infants developmental and feeding skills . Venue : Online . Cost : $ 229 dollars https :// bit . ly / 3n7MRpz
19 July 2022
Specialist Section – Older People , dementia forum : Cognitive rehabilitation RCOT SS – Older People Cognitive rehabilitation is an emerging area of clinical practice and the dementia forum will support the education and delivery of the approach by members . The forum will meet regularly as a learning community using structured discussion and opportunities for idea and experience sharing to promote social and dialogical learning . Venue : Virtual online . Cost : Free . Time : 8 – 9.30pm . Other dates : 20 September 2022 ; 15 November 2022 . www . rcot . co . uk / events
21 July 2022
Primary care monthly drop-in sessions RCOT is running a series of free , monthly drop-in question and answer sessions for occupational therapists , students , academics , researchers and managers working in or interested in primary care in the UK . Sessions are open to RCOT members only and if you have any questions , please email practice . admin @ rcot . co . uk . Venue : Virtual . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Other date : 25 August at 12.30 – 1.30pm . Cost : Free . www . rcot . co . uk / events / primary-caremonthly-drop-session-4
17 August 2022
Occupational therapy to meet the psychosocial needs of people living with and beyond cancer RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions This session will focus on exploring the role of occupational therapy in supporting the psychosocial needs of individuals living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis . Within this session we will cover : What does the evidence tell us ? Outcome of a systematic review ; planning a clinic for people living with and beyond cancer ; discussion around assessments and outcome measures for this client group . Time : 7 – 8.15pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
2 September 2022
Specialist Section – Independent Practice : Topic tbc ( National Regional Networking ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice Our monthly networking session for ALL members and delivered in two parts : speaker / topic ( when possible ) plus regional networking ( via breakout rooms ) with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 September 2022
SI Module one : Foundations and neuroscience Sensory Integration Education SI Module one is the first module in our online , university accredited , MSc Advancing Practice SI pathway . Aim – to understand 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 SI . Bookings close 5 August 2022 . Venue : Online event . Cost : £ 1,099 ; Postgraduate packages from £ 2,849 ( Instalment plans available ) www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
8 September 2022
Kidz to Adultz Scotland - We are back Disabled Living Free to attend exhibition and CPD seminars – 100 plus exhibitors offering advice and information on : Funding , mobility , seating , beds , communication , access , accessible vehicles , education , legal matters , toileting , sensory , sports activities , holidays , leisure and much more . Boost your CPD and gain credits by attending one or more of the free CPD seminars taking place alongside the exhibition . Time : 9.30am – 4.30pm . Venue : Lowland Hall Royal Highland Centre , Ingliston Rd , Ingliston , Edinburgh , EH28 8NB . Cost : Free – simply register from the website . www . kidzexhibitions . co . uk / kidzscotland /
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