Courses and events full access to university facilities . Evidence-based and aligned with NHS CPD . Bookings close 9 December 2022 . Venue : Online event . Cost : £ 2,849 includes modules one , two and three ( instalment plans available ) https :// bit . ly / 3Ua5esq
16 or 18 January 2023
Aspects of functional anatomy , muscle physiology and fascia as they relate to the individual with neurological damage or disease NCORE 16 January – Level one for qualified therapy staff and 18 January – Level one for non-qualified staff . Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Course aims : to provide the student with an overview of how bony anatomy , muscles and connective tissue function together for movement control ; to provide the student with an assessment structure that will enable them to identify when a patient has compromised movement due to aspects of poor anatomical or connective tissue control or alignment ; to provide the student with the theoretical foundation for practical exploration of the influence of poor anatomical alignment or negative connective tissue changes . CPD : 7.5 hours ( for qualified staff only ). Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 150 . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
16 January 2023
Tai Chi for therapists Discover Tai Chi Evidence-based course taking a critical approach to Tai Chi and Qigong . For therapists who want to understand how to implement tai chi and qigongbased movements in clinical settings . Six-week blended learning includes on-demand , weekly live video forum and downloadable content . Learners gain lifetime access to a library of tai chi and qigong movements , academic references , and video recordings . CPD : 16 hours . Email : info @ discovertaichi . uk or tel : 07528 959 091 . Venue : Online blended learning including the recorded weekly live online forum . Cost : £ 240 . www . discovertaichi . uk
16 January – 13 March 2023
8-week mindfulness for life course Simply Mindfulness Monday evenings , 7.30 – 9pm . This evidence-based 8-week mindfulness based cognitive therapy course , developed by the University of Oxford and taught by specialist occupational therapist Debbie Larson , teaches the foundations of mindfulness and its neurophysiological mechanisms . It supports your wellbeing and is a pre-requisite course for further training to teach adults and children . Venue : Online . Cost : £ 195 . Contact : info @ simplymindfulness . com https :// bit . ly / 3DP2g7i
17 January 2023
Multidisciplinary management of Parkinson ’ s NCORE Course delivered by the Derby Parkinson ’ s service . Course aims : to increase understanding of aetiology and pathology of Parkinson ’ s : to understand the drug actions , options and importance of getting medication on time in Parkinson ’ s ; to understand the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson ’ s ; to gain knowledge of the best practice and current evidence based therapy management of Parkinson ’ s , including physiotherapy , occupational therapy , and speech therapy ; to know how to use cues and strategies in Parkinson ’ s management . CPD : 7 hours . Cost : £ 130 . Venue : Penta Hotel , Derby , DE24 8PU . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
17 January 2023
From assessment to return to play in the junior athlete NCORE Trainer : Angela Jackson . Course aims : be able to complete an objective assessment of the athlete to establish the capacity of the athlete at different stages of rehabilitation ; be able to assess the athlete to identify any known risk factors associated with injury ; to develop a more extensive toolbox for exercise prescription ; to improve treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of recurrence in junior athletes ; know how to assess when an athlete is ready and confident to return to sport / play . CPD : 7.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 149 . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
18 January 2023
Adaption of the ‘ Recovery Through Activity ’ group programme within inpatient CAMHS ; implementation , reflections , and networking RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families Nottingham healthcare CAMHS occupational therapy team will share their reflections around adaptation and implementation of Recovery Thorough Activity programme within a CAMHS inpatient service . Additionally , the event will provide opportunity for networking for those working within CAMHS services . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 1 – 3pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
18 January 2023
How to be an independent OT Access Independent Ltd We cover the financial , legal and sales advice you need to be an Independent OT . Including bookkeeping , tax , VAT , getting paid , insurance , liability ,
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