physiotherapists and occupational therapists with an introduction to the management of functional neurological disorder covering the following : Symptom model and current research of diagnosis ; Communicating the diagnosis to patients ; Overarching principles of therapy ; Specific functional neurological symptoms ; General assessment and symptom management techniques . This course aims to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application using video case studies and workshops to consolidate learning . Venue : National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery , WC1N 3BG . Cost : £ 295 www . uclhcharitycourses . com
5 October 2022
Risk assessment for occupational therapists Access Independent This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an occupational therapist working in the community . It covers principles of risk assessment and management , how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions , functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations . Venue : Remote training via microsoft teams – you stay at your home . Time : 9.30am – 1.15pm . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ) Contact : Gabriella . Mak @ access independent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
7 October 2022
The role of IPs in the Disabled Facilities Grant ( DFG ) process – good practice guidance ( Webinar ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice Part of a programme of monthly webinars for members . Speakers Dr Rachel Russell and Paul Smith . Role of independent practitioners in the Disabled Facilities Grant Process – Good Practice Guidance . Venue :
Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
7 – 8 October 2022
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 . 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 . Time : 9.30am – 4.30pm . Venue : Online . Cost : two days £ 252 including VAT . Contact : training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / nextcourses
8 – 9 October 2022
Acupuncture for occupational therapists NCORE Facilitator : Richard O ’ Hara . This new , two-day introduction to acupuncture is designed specifically for HCPC registered occupational therapists and enables them to apply basic acupuncture in practice and has been awarded RCOT approved learning . The course teaches 10 of the most influential acupuncture points and their safe implementation in practice . It aims to help occupational therapists maintain occupation at the centre of practice within hand therapy and pain management . CPD : 14 hours . Venue : Queen Mary ’ s Hospital , Sidcup London DA14 6LT . Cost : £ 395 . Other dates : 22 – 23 November 2022 at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information and other events , email :
uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 and 11 October 2022
Get your splint on – An introduction to children ’ s hand splinting B-Independent Therapy An introduction to hand splinting for therapists who what to develop their practical skills and clinical reasoning for common childhood upper limb conditions . You will learn how to assess and fabricate six different upper limb splints . Full timetable on the website . Venue : B-Independent Therapy , Leamington Spa , CV33 9EG . Cost : £ 650 www . b-independent . org / book-online
11 and 18 October 2022
Major adaptations for OTs Access Independent Ltd This is a two-day course , you 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 uccupational 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 tel : 01223 229091
13 October 2022
How to run a therapeutic gardening group Pop Gardens Therapeutic horticulture is a broad subject . This course is designed to develop your creative abilities and will give you the confidence to start using gardening activities for your group work and your well-being . Evidenced based practical and creative activities will help you gain insight into the psychological and
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