Courses and events
Courses and events
MENTAL HEALTH
Eating Disorder Forum 5 June 2024 ( 2 – 3pm )
The RCOT SS – Mental Health Eating Disorder Forum brings together OTs working in eating disorders , as well as new starters and students , aiming to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support to one another . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – MH only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Mental Health . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 498eoxw
NEUROLOGICAL PRACTICE
A lived experience of brain injury – a journey of finding occupational identity ( South West region ) 27 June 2024 ( 7.30-9pm )
An individual ’ s journey to discovering occupational identity following brain injury and their experience of inpatient rehabilitation . The talk will then explore their transition from hospital to home and how they discovered their occupational identity . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : This event is hosted and organised by the South West region and open to all RCOT SS – NP members for free . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Neurological Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 49O6Gbk
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The REST Programme ®️ 2-day course in CBTi ( the only non-drug NICE recommended treatment protocol ). Day 1 : Sleep assessment and management Day 2 : Advanced assessment and treatment strategies
Led by renowned sleep psychologist and author , Dr David Lee . Deepen your knowledge and understanding of this neglected area of clinical practice . Recognise the importance of sleep disturbances and manage insomnias with evidence-based strategies .
Training days for those working with people who have complex conditions and IOSH approved training for Occupational Health OTs .
Scan the QR code for full details of all courses and for dates – Sleep Unlimited run 10 courses per year and can also provide bespoke training . years of Sleep Unlimited
training @ sleepunlimited . co . uk | 0191 580 0008
www . sleepunlimited . co . uk
Exploring the role of occupational therapists and AAC study event 10 July 2024 ( 6-7pm )
A case study presentation of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication ( AAC ) user with different access methods ; working with environmental controls and wheelchair services . Using a communication device is a powerful means of allowing an individual to maintain social skills , and personalisation use in everyday tasks . We can evaluate access options , review complexity of assessment , and provide the support required to improve outcomes . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – NP only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Neurological Practice . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3wboRtZ
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