Courses and events to other Medical Qigong and Tai Chi exercises . CPD : 16 hours . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 240 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
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
19 July 2022
Growthful conversation : Gaming and the use of social media RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families CAMHS Clinical Forum Explore the evidence base underpinning the use of gaming and social media for children and young people . Using this to reflect on how to support a young person ’ s mental health and wellbeing and support occupational participation . We will be encouraging participation and value sharing practice with those who are interested in and working with children , young people , and families . Time : 9.30am – 1.30pm . Venue : Virtual – Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
20 July and 21 September 2022
Neurological upper limb for occupational therapists NCORE Lecturer : Erica Malcolm . Course aims : to present a clear analysis of posture in various functional alignments ; to present a clear step-by-step process for assessment of the upper limb in adults with neurological damage / disease ; to present treatment options relevant to the clinical setting ; to develop and build confidence in ‘ hands on ’ therapeutic intervention . CPD : 13.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 220 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
20 July 2022
Social and therapeutic horticulture for palliative care : Nature for wellbeing RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions This event will be facilitated by members of the social and therapeutic horticulture ( STH ) for palliative care interest group , who have extensive experience of using nature-based interventions . The webinar will present aspects of theory and research underpinning practice , demonstrating how STH can be utilised in occupational therapy to promote quality of life and wellbeing . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
2 August 2022
Improving life after brain injury : The challenges of COVID RCOT SS – Neurological Practice – West Midlands The session will cover an up-to-date overview of Headway services . This will include challenges Headway has faced because of COVID-19 and positive learning points to be carried forward . Ways in which occupational therapists and Headway can work together will be discussed . Venue : Virtual – online . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / events
17 August 2022
Occupational therapy to meet the psychosocial needs of people living with and beyond cancer RCOTSS – 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
19 and 20 August 2022
Making sensory integration functional Sensational Kids Internationally renowned occupational therapist , Maude LeRoux presents Making Sensory Integration Functional online on 19 and 20 August 2022 . Participants learn the characteristics of the sensory system to support assessment and intervention and access a sensory template to support assessment . You will also explore the impact of the sensory system on feeding and toileting behaviour and explore multiple strategies to support sensory integration . Book now sensationalkids . ie . Venue : Online . Cost : Early bird to June 10 € 310 ; Regular rate € 335 . https :// bit . ly / 3zf0YR4
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 ,
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