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 , 15 , 22 and 29 September 2022
Paediatric sleep training for occupational therapists EDS Training Ltd The course is designed to help occupational therapists support families of children with sleep problems . The course covers sleep as an occupation , considers sleep related sensory needs in some children , and discusses what occupational therapists can do to support families . The course is evidence based , and covers sleep issues in children aged up to 16 years , including children with complex needs . Venue : Live online . Cost : £ 345 . Time : 9.30am – 1.00pm Contact : evelyn-sleep @ hotmail . co . uk www . sleeptrainingforprofessionals . co . uk
10 – 11 September 2022
Medical Qigong NCORE Tai Chi Master : Linda Arksey . Objectives : Each participant will understand the movements and how the Baduanjin Qigong can be an effective exercise in healthcare . You will develop how to deliver this set of movements safely for your participants / patients . This will be a good introduction to Qigong and a foundation to other Medical Qigong and Tai Chi exercises . CPD : 24 hours . Other dates : 17 – 18 and 24 – 25 September . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 330 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
13 September 2022
Sleep in complex conditions : Online course in CBTi ( the only NICE recommended treatment protocol ) Sleep Unlimited Ltd Live interactive training led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee . An introduction to the assessment and management of sleep problems in adults and children who have complex / chronic conditions . Deepen your knowledge of this neglected area of clinical practice . Learn evidencebased psychological and behavioural treatment interventions to manage insomnia . 9.30am – 4.30pm . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 126 incl . VAT . Contact : training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk www . sleepunlimited . co . uk / nextcourses
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 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 . Venue : Online Zoom course . Cost : £ 160 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
27 – 29 September 2022 and day 4 consolidation 25 January 2023
The cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance approach Learning2Practice Dr Hortensia Gimeno and Anne Corbett MSc present an evidence -based training for occupational therapists and physiotherapists seeing adults or children with neurological or developmental disorders , to learn the CO-OP approach to enable clientcentred skill acquisition , problem solving and generalisation and transfer of skills to real-world settings . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 425 www . learning2practice . co . uk or info @ learning2practice . co . uk
27 – 28 September 2022
Parkinson ’ s foundation MasterClass 43 Neurology Academy The Parkinson ’ s Foundation MasterClass is specifically designed to give participants a solid grounding in the knowledge and skills they need to practice in this clinical area . The course is set as one module over two days with one residential evening . Sessions are delivered in a relaxed atmosphere and with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion . Venue : Halifax Hall , Sheffield University Campus ( or virtual attendance ). Cost : £ 540 in person or £ 400 virtual attendance https :// bit . ly / 3a7VX2d
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