finding customers , what work is there for OTs , calculate your rate charge , we can help your business plan . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent and supported by Independent OTs . We will have IT support available to help you log on . Time : 9.30am – 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
19 and 20 January 2023
Vestibular rehabilitation / dizziness for occupational therapists NCORE Trainer : Richard O ’ Hara . This course allows occupational therapists to evaluate and differentiate their patients dizziness . Using movement and exercise , OTs can also effectively treat common causes of dizziness . This intense two day course covers the essentials of vestibular assessment and treatment . A strong emphasis is placed on clinical assessment , differential diagnosis and treatment selection . CPD : 14.75 hours . Cost : £ 300 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
20 January 2023
The role of IPs in the Disabled Facilities Grant ( DFG ) process : good practice guidance ( Webinar ) RCOT SS – Independent Practice This month ’ s webinar , open to all RCOT SS – IP members and comprising a speaker / topic ( recorded ) and Q & As . Content : Rules , regulations , and guidance underpinning the DFG process and use of IPs ; the opportunities for the IP in the DFG process ; the roles and responsibilities of IPs in the DFG process ; best practice hints and tips for IPs who want to be involved in the DFG process . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 12 – 2pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
23 January 2023
Risk assessment for occupational therapists Access Independent Ltd This course will consider the use of risk assessment as a tool to assist with clinical decisions as an OT working in the community . It covers principles of risk assessment and management , how to risk assess to help with best interest decisions , functional assessments and provision of equipment or adaptations . Time : 9.30am – 1.15pm . 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
25 January 2023
Understanding and managing stress in healthcare - online course NCORE Trainer : Dr Aftab Laher . This introductory workshop will aim to increase your understanding of : nature of occupational stress ; theories of occupational stress ; assessing occupational stress ; the HSE Management Standards approach ; organisational interventions ; individual approach to stress management . CPD : 7.25 hours . Cost : £ 130 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
25 January 2023
Work in Australia / New Zealand - Free webinar for OTs Healthcare Abroad Healthcare Abroad free webinar about working as an occupational therapist in Australia and New Zealand . The webinar for OTs will be available on 25 January 2023 at 7pm UK time – the webinar will last approximately 1 hour and then there will be a live Q & A at the end . Healthcare Abroad free webinar covers : Australia and New Zealand ; How to transfer your occupational therapy license ; Job roles available ; Level of experience required ; Popular visas and locations ; Information about our free service . Venue : Online – Webinar . Cost : Free . Register : email info @ healthcareabroad . com to receive the link
26 January 2023
Understanding and managing fatigue - The Spooniekids approach RCOT SS – Children , Young People and Families The Spooniekids approach offers a powerful analogy that can help people understand and better manage the impact of highly variable levels of energy . This session will provide practical strategies for working with children and families to understand how they can manage their fatigue , so they are better able to participate in activities , but without pushing themselves too far . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 7 – 9pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
26 January 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 . Venue : Virtual via Zoom . Cost : Free . Time : 1.30 – 3pm . Contact : rcot . branches @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
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