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OTs delivering Fit Notes : practical training for OTs and managers event – Part two 22 May 2024 ( 12 – 1.30pm )
The second session in our series on AHP Fit Notes will support managers of OT services and equip OTs with information that managers need to enable Fit Notes to be incorporated into NHS clinical practice with confidence . A presentation will be followed by practical and in-depth group discussion focusing on problem solving common areas of difficulty . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Open to and free for all RCOT members . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk . Provider : RCOT SS – Work . Restrictions apply . https :// bit . ly / 3VEWJtp
Disability employment advocating : How occupational therapists bring added value to this area of work - pre-recorded webinar 20 June 2024 ( 4-5pm )
This webinar will be presented by occupational therapist and Disability Rights Advocate , Alex Monagham . Alex has over 20 years ’ experience of working in vocational rehabilitation and is currently a Senior OT in a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team . She is also Chair of Leeds Community Healthcare , Disability , Neurodiversity and Long-term Conditions Network , and an RCOT Health and Work Champion . Venue : Pre-recorded webinar . Cost : Open to and free for members of RCOT SS – Work only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk Provider : RCOT SS – Work . Restrictions apply . www . rcot . co . uk / events
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Practical assessment and treatment in neurological rehabilitation Ongoing throughout 2024 Home / work-based study Cost : £ 10 to £ 252.50
Instructors : Kit Malia and Anne Brannagan
Webcasts : All of our training courses for therapists working in neurological rehabilitation are now available as lively , fun ‘ on demand ’ webcasts each broadcast once a month , covering the following areas : cognitive rehabilitation , how to do cognitive rehabilitation , insight and adjustment , dealing with behaviour , active relaxation training , attention and information processing , mindfulness , treatment planning , SMART goals , assessment , and gaming .
Distance learning courses : These book based modules are designed to help you understand and apply key areas with your patients with distance based supervision . Expert guided tuition via assignments . Emphasis on practical application in the areas of cognition , executive function , behaviour and awareness following neurological injury .
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Introduction to the role and function of the occupational therapy expert witness
25 June 2024 Time : 12pm – 1.30pm ( 1.5 hours in duration ). Venue : Virtual . Cost : Free .
Occupational therapists play a fundamental role in clinical negligence and personal injury litigation cases by providing expert opinion to assist the courts in reaching decisions .
This online course , run by experienced Somek OT expert witnesses , will provide information on the OT expert witness role ( from preparing reports to giving evidence in court ), the legal framework , rules and principles that govern practice .
To register your interest , please email : applications @ somek . com
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