Courses and events
Courses and events
4 July 2023
Pain Forum - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome , what it is and implications for therapy and treatment RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health This event is a fabulous opportunity to hear from leading medical expert Professor Andreas Goebel about the current theory and practices related to CRPS . It is for occupational therapists interested in this condition and potentially working in the persistent pain field . Time : 6 – 7.30pm . Venue : Online via Teams . Cost : Free – for Specialist Section TMH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3OGhYra
5 July 2023
Cancer care clinical forum - Cancer related cognitive changes for patients RCOT SS – Major Health Conditions A therapy guide to supporting patients with cancer related cognitive impairment . The session will cover : The role of OT working with patients experiencing cancer related cognitive impairments ; OT as a core clinician to provide support to help manage impairments ; Development of a programme to develop strategies and habits to help . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MHC members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3KOPwA2
5 July 2023
Assessment and ideas for the treatment of the wrist and hand in adults with neurological damage NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm MCSP . Learning outcomes : 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 and gain feedback on handling skills relating to the wrist and hand . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 150 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or 01332 254679 . For more information visit our website . www . ncore . org . uk
5 July 2023
Rheumatology clinical forum webinar – OT management principles for joint hypermobility RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health Webinar and networking event for rheumatology occupational therapists . Please come along and meet other rheumatology OTs and get to know your nationwide colleagues whilst learning about hypermobility . Time : 1-2.30pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – TMH members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3qbQhfM
5 July 2023
Regional networking ( West Midlands region ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice West Midlands regional members coffee and catch up , with all RCOT SS – IP members welcome . An informal social meeting ( over coffee / lunch ) to facilitate face-to-face networking and the sharing of business knowledge and ideas – with fellow members from this region and beyond . Complimentary tea , coffee , water and cakes will be provided ; or you are welcome to bring your own . Time : 10.30am – 12.30noon . Venue : Regional Driving Assessment Centre , Hampton in Arden Patrick Farm Barns , Meriden Road , Solihull B92 0LT . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
5 July 2023
CPD is for life , not just for HCPC audit – North Wales location RCOT Wales region We are hosting an in-person event focused on CPD and embedding good CPD habits into our working lives . The session will give you the opportunity to think about the CPD you are already doing and talk about the many ways it can be recorded . We will bust some CPD myths , re-visit the HCPC CPD standards and hear personal reflections on what it ’ s like to be selected for HCPC audit . Time : 12 – 5pm . Venue : Rhyl Rugby Club , Tynewydd Fields , Tynewydd Road , Rhyl , LL18 4AQ . Cost : Free . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3Vd739N
6 July 2023
Pizza in the park RCOT London region We are hosting an evening event for you to connect and meet others over pizza . Join us – meet up with local members who work in different clinical settings as well as catching up with colleagues you may not get to see very often . Time : 5.30 – 8pm ( people are obviously welcome to stay on as long as there is daylight ). Venue : Weather permitting , we will meet near at Regent ’ s Park bandstand on Holme Green , between the inner circle and the boating lake . Cost : Free – All members in London welcome . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk or RCOT . London @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
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Pain management in neurology : Approaches to theory and practice RCOT SS – Neurological Practice Pain has implications on function and quality of life . This training offers opportunity to review pain theory and mechanisms in part one and clinical application in part two . Exploring
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