19 – 22 September 2022
Occupational therapy for children , young people and their families . OTApplied This four-day course includes best practice in assessment and intervention for children with ASD , CP , DCD , Intellectual Impairment and more , from birth to school leaving age . A focus on latest evidence-based approaches and effective intervention from referral to discharge . Also includes writing EHCPs , coaching and service delivery models including the tiered approach in education . Tickets via Eventbrite only . Venue : Virtual via zoom . Cost : £ 450 www . otapplied . com
20 September 2022
How to be an Independent OT Access Independent Ltd 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 therapists , calculate your rate charge , we can help your business plan . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent and supported by independent occupational therapists . 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 – 1pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
21 September 2022
Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions – Long Covid RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions It is estimated that over 1.3 million people in the UK are living with Long Covid . The symptoms of Long Covid , which include fatigue , sleep disturbances and shortness of breath , can have a significant impact on a person ’ s occupational engagement and quality of life . This learning opportunity is for all occupational therapists . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 7 – 8pm . Cost : Free https :// us06web . zoom . us / j / 8144525 7726 ? pwd = MFROM3lFbzBqdmU4Y W5ZS25BcVlWUT09
21 September 2022
Introduction to sensory processing difficulties – ONLINE COURSE NCORE Trainer : Alison Neal . Learning outcomes : How people with sensory processing difficulties respond differently , including over and under responses to sensations , discriminating between sensations and our ability to plan complex movements and move in a coordinated way ; How sensory processing differences affect our behaviour , our emotions and our ability to interact ; How to use simple strategies and adapt the environment to help your clients manage their sensory processing needs . CPD : 7 hours . Course delivered live and online via Zoom , sessions not recorded . Cost : £ 160 . For more information and other events , email :
uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
22 September 2022
Training to help OTs 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 . Venue : Remote training via microsoft teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.45am – 1pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
29 September 2022
Specialist Section – Children , Young People and Families : Leaders and managers network RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families The RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families : Leaders and managers network offers a virtual forum for leaders and managers to : network with leaders and managers in similar settings ; share practice examples ; unpick policy updates ; discuss challenges in your setting . We will invite delegates to share topics for the agenda . We will have the breakout room , to discuss topics from the agenda . Venue : Virtual online . Cost : Free . www . rcot . co . uk / events
29 September 2022
Undertaking remote OT assessments Access Independent Ltd A course covering the reality of undertaking remote occupational therapy assessments by Skype or similar for adults and children to enable them to live independently at home . The course will consider for example bathing , toileting , access , kitchen assessments etc and is for occupational therapists working for local authorities . The course will be run by Sara Thelwell an occupational therapist experienced in working with local authorities . Venue : Remote – you stay at home or the office . Time : 9.45am – 1.15pm . Cost : £ 36 for first 10 people £ 60 each for others ( inc VAT ). Contact : Stephen . naylor @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
29 and 30 September 2022
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy masterclass for functional neurological disorder Therapy Services National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery This masterclass will provide
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