Courses and events
Courses and events
10 – 21 July 2023 ( part one ) 14 – 25 August 2023 ( part two )
M . A . E . S . Foundation course - Movement Analysis and Education Strategies course for treating children with CP and similar neurodevelopmental conditions MAES Therapy International Act on key mechanisms to improve children ’ s ability to keep learning and progressing , whilst avoiding ( or delaying ) a ‘ plateau ’ effect . Highly practical in nature , this course expands your repertoire of interventions , structures and develops clinical reasoning and clinical expertise . Promote the development of skills in terms of mobility , hand function , constructive play , interaction and communication , for each child . Venue : Part one : Online via Zoom . Part two : Face-to-face at Finchley Golf Club , Mill Hill East , North London NW7 1P . Cost : Early bird fee £ 2,895 ( Early bird ends 10 April 2023 ); regular / late fee £ 3,195 . https :// bit . ly / 3YbW54Y
11 July 2023
Disabled Facilities Grant : Necessary and appropriate RCOT SS – Housing We are joined by Rachel Russell from Foundations , where she will explore how as practitioners , we can answer the question of whether an adaptation is necessary appropriate . Time : 2 – 4pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – Housing members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk https :// bit . ly / 43LeuZx
13 July 2023
Leaders and managers networking event RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families The RCOT SS – CYPF leaders and managers clinical forum is a quarterly , virtual network meeting , providing a space to network , share practice examples , unpick policy updates and discuss service challenges . Time :
1.30 – 3pm . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk . Cost : Free . www . rcot . co . uk / events
13 July 2023
MLF networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly ( Jan , Mar , Jun , Sept ) session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to network with fellow members interested / working in the medico-legal field ( case managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice if necessary ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . A speaker / topic will be included when possible . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
19 July 2023
How OTs can meet their professional CPD requirements Access Independent Ltd This course will help OTs understand and meet their professional CPD requirements by demystifying the HCPC audit process . Areas covered include what makes a good submission , what to do if you don ’ t pass , and how to stay audit ready . The training is delivered by Becci Thompson . Time : 9.45am – 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 July 2023
Occupational therapy in CAMHS networking morning RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Join the CAMHS clinical forum for our networking morning talking about practice , current evidence-base and advancing practice . This event is a networking event , and therefore requires participation from attendees . We welcome anyone interested in or working within CAMHS services . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – CYPF members only . Time : 9 – 11am . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
4 September 2023
Postgraduate certificate in sensory integration Sensory Integration Education Qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner with a PGCert in SI , accredited by Sheffield Hallam University . We make adding sensory integration therapy skills and knowledge to your practice easy and achievable . You can access our interactive , high-quality teaching online , from anywhere in the world . Study at times that are convenient to you . Our Advanced SI Practitioner eMentors will support you at each step of the way . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 2,999 includes modules 1 , 2 and 3 . ( Instalment plans available ) www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
8 September 2023
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches to physical rehabilitation NCORE Lecturer : Dr Aftab Laher . Course aims : Specifically , the day will cover : The theoretical background to CBT ; Assessment tools and procedures ; How to formulate clinical problems using the CBT framework ; CBT treatment strategies ; How to deal with treatment roadblocks . CPD : 7.25 hours . Cost : £ 130 . Venue : Course delivered live , interactive and online ( session will not be recorded ). For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
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