Courses and events to : undertake a structured assessment of the wrist and hand as they relate to posture and movement ; clinically reason the significance of wrist and hand alignment on an individual ’ s ability to move the upper limb ; begin to develop treatment ideas relating to the wrist and hand – their alignment and influence on function ; gain feedback on handling skills relating to the wrist and hand in a practical setting . CPD : 7.25 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
23 June 2022
Primary care monthly drop-in sessions The Royal College of Occupational Therapists 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 – 1.30pm . Other dates : 21 July at 12.30 – 2pm ; 25 August at 12.30 – 1.30pm . Cost : Free . www . rcot . co . uk / events / primary-caremonthly-drop-session-4
23 June 2022
Introduction to East Anglia driveability service RCOT SS – Neurological Practice – Eastern region East Anglian driveability ’ s aim is to assist , reassure and support people of all ages to gain or retain independent mobility by providing high quality information , advice , and assessments . Their interventions include younger person car seat assessment , scooter assessments , driving assessment and adaptations for driving . Venue : Hybrid ( Face to face and virtual ). Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
24 June 2022
Homes for Life ! RCOT SS – Independent Practice How HOLD ( Home Ownership for people with Long-term Disabilities ) supports occupational therapists ( Webinar ). Part of a programme of monthly webinars for members . Speaker David Abbey ( My Safe Home ). Topic : Home ownership for people with long-term disabilities . RCOTSS- IP members only . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
28 and 29 June 2022
Task specific training sit to stand and walking NCORE This course will introduce you to the biomechanical analysis of two of the tasks that therapists train on a regular basis and will help you to understand the difference between compensatory movements and missing essential components . It will also cover how to plan and implement evidence-based training strategies for whole and part task training programmes to aid those with a neurological movement disorder . CPD : 14 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 220 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
30 June 2022
Showcase event RCOT SS – Neurological Practice This event provides three clinicians a platform to talk about their research and reflect on combining research with clinical practice . Each will have 15 minutes to present , with Q & A at the end . Speakers ( and topic ) are Chris Lovegrove ( Living well with Parkinson ’ s ), Jennifer Stadden ( Assessing severe cognitive impairment in acute stroke care ) and Paula Redden ( Return to work post-stroke ). Venue : Virtual online . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
30 June 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 . Other date : 29 September 2022 . www . rcot . co . uk / events
2 – 3 July 2022
Unravelling strength and conditioning NCORE This course is aimed at therapists ( working across all sectors ) who want to cut through the noise that surrounds these key topics and give practical advice in accordance with the current evidence , so that a clear learning journey can begin . There is a strong emphasis on coaching , behaviour change and mindset . There are four practical lectures exploring coaching cues , squat , hinge ( deadlift ), push and pull movement patterns . There will be a focus on how to coach the patterns , regress , and progress them for your patients who have pain . CPD : 17 hours . Venue : Whittington Hospital MSK Gym , London N19 5NF . Cost : £ 260 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
4 July 2022
Specialist Section – Work – Peer support session RCOT SS – Work Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn , inspire and support one
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