colleagues . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 1 – 2.30pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
24 November 2022
Primary care monthly drop-in sessions RCOT is running a series of free , monthly drop-in question and answer sessions for occupational therapists , students , academics , researchers and managers working in or interested in primary care in the UK . Sessions are open to RCOT members only and if you have any questions , please email practice . admin @ rcot . co . uk . Venue : Virtual . Time : 12.30 – 2pm . Cost : Free . https :// bit . ly / 3zzebnd
29 November 2022
Occupational therapy career development in social care webinar Skills for Care and RCOT Do you want to find out more about social care career development for occupational therapists ? If so , this event is for you . We ’ re working in partnership with Skills for Care on a webinar event called Occupational therapy career development in social care which take place 10am – 12.25pm Tuesday 29 November 2022 via virtual workshops using Zoom . This webinar is geared towards OTs working at all levels in adult social care and Workforce leads who ’ d like to learn more about utilising the occupational therapy workforce . Venue : Zoom . Cost : Free . https :// bit . ly / 3zeAQ8h
30 November 2022
Return to practice webinar 1 : potential supervisors and employers This webinar is for RCOT members and their employers to promote the importance of supporting occupational therapists to return to practice . Venue : Webinar . Cost : Free . https :// bit . ly / 3U4KVN8
30 November 2022
Masterclass : Parkinson ’ s Facilitated by Ana Aragon , this masterclass will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to provide evidence based , condition specific interventions for people with Parkinson ’ s and related movement disorders as well as increasing awareness of relevant policy , best practice guidelines and sources of association . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Time : 10 – 4pm . Cost : Member £ 170 ; non-member £ 310 . Contact : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
6 December 2022
The power of peer support – Finding your voice after a diagnosis of dementia RCOT – South East Region The South East region welcome you to join our evening CPD session with Fran Hamilton , occupational therapist , trainer and consultant . This session will highlight the power of peer support and the importance of finding your voice for people living with dementia . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 6 – 7pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
8 December 2022
Training to help OTs prescribe and issue walking aids Access Independent Ltd Training designed to help OTs with the prescription and issue of walking aids , covering an overview of gait , indicators of choice for walking aids , measuring and use of aids , elbow crutches , walking frames and rollators 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 ). Contact : email : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
9 December 2022
Let ’ s just write a book - what I learnt about becoming a published author and where you might start ( Webinar ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice This month ’ s webinar , open to RCOT SS – IP members and comprising a speaker / topic ( recorded ) and Q & As . Mariza will share her experience of writing her first occupational therapist book , sharing the difficulties and delights and inspiring those who also want to ‘ just write a book ’. Learning outcomes : how to secure a book contract ; the book writing process ; how to overcome the challenges and barriers . For RCOT SS – IP members only . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 9 – 11am . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
14 December 2022
Quarterly eating disorder forum networking event RCOT SS – Mental Health The eating disorder forum is facilitated by Abigail Cardwell and Clare Steedman , who are leading specialist occupational therapists in the field of eating disorders . Bringing together other OTs in the area , as well as new starters and students , the forum aims to share best practice , inspire new ways of working and provide a support to one another . This forum will specifically focus on intervention planning with clients at Christmas time . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 2 – 3pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
9 January 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 . Study online ; gain mentored clinical experience ;
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