we can help your business plan . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent and supported by Independent OTs . We will have IT support available to help you log on . Time : 9.30am – 1pm . Venue : Remote training via Microsoft Teams – you stay at your home . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Please book via our website www . accessindependent . co . uk
24 May 2023
Placement café We ’ re bringing together people who support placements for pre-registration learners , to network and discuss ways of developing quality , sustainable opportunities . If you ’ re a practice educator or support OT placements join us and meet peers , share your good practice and problem-solve your challenges . Time : 8.30 – 9.30am . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free www . rcot . co . uk / placement-cafe
6 June 2023
Driving and neurological conditions RCOT SS – Neurological Practice Driving with neurological conditions : An overview of driving assessment services for people with a medical condition that may affect driving safety ; to consider how neurological conditions may impact safe driving and how this presents in observed behaviour on road ; an overview of assessment processes and vehicle adaptations . Time : 6.30 – 7.30pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
7 June and 2 August 2023
Mental health journal club RCOT SS – Mental Health The specialist section mental health e-journal club is run on the first Wednesday of every other month .
This is a great opportunity to add to your CPD portfolio and engage in discussions on up-to-date research with your peers . Please email enquiries . cotssmh @ gmail . com if interested in attending . The session is led by Sarah Cavill / Sarah Fletcher-Shaw / Niamh Mitchell . Time : 7 – 8pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
7 June 2023
Critical care forum : Disorders of consciousness for the critically ill patient RCOT SS – Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health During the session , you will have the opportunity to learn more about disorders of consciousness , how to recognise them in critical care and how to assess and treat these patients . You ’ ll gain an understanding of the OT role , including sensory stimulation and in particular how to advocate for patients to ensure their potential for recovery is considered in treatment planning . Time : 7.30 – 9pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – TMH only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
8 June 2023
Cognitive screening : what is next ( London Region ) RCOT SS – Neurological Practice National and International Clinical Stroke guidelines include the need to assess cognition . However , there are differing perspectives on how this is defined , how it should be screened / assessed , and trajectories over time remain unclear . Here we discuss problems , sketch the background on recent developments in cognitive screening , and discuss what a cognitive care pathway might look like . Time : 6 – 7pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
12 June 2023
Occupational therapy for children with complex needs OT Applied A new one-day course , on evidencebased occupational therapy for children with complex needs , 0 – 18 years . It will cover applying theory into clinical practice , interventions such as postural care , enabling environments and specialist equipment for children with complex , physical , sensory and learning needs , working with families and in special schools . It is designed as an addition to the Introduction to Paediatric OT course , ran by OT Applied . Tickets on Eventbrite only . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : £ 130 Contact : ot . applied @ gmail . com
14 June 2023
Assistive technology and its application to eating , drinking and activity challenges for people with complex needs Neater Solutions Ltd An RCOT approved learning course where delegates discover how assistive technologies can , through viscous damping , modular additions , robotic and power assistance ; enable independence with eating , drinking and arm mobility . It matches technologies to client types and includes video evidence . The course is supplied every month virtually through Teams . Time : 10am – 12pm . Venue : Virtual via Teams . Cost : Free . Contact : For a link please contact stephen @ neater . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 3Ec1WiG www . neater . co . uk / training
14 June 2023
Expert assessments for Blue Badges – England and Scotland Access Independent Ltd The course will enable you to undertake assessments of applicants for Blue Badges under the walking and hidden disabilities or risk in traffic
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