28 and 29 January 2023
Introduction to Tai Chi NCORE Trainer : Linda Arksey . Course delivered live and online , sessions not recorded . Specific objectives : each participant will understand the Tai Chi movements and how they can be an effective exercise in healthcare ; you will develop how to deliver this set of movements safely to your participants ; this will be a good introduction to Tai Chi and a foundation to other Medical Qigong and Tai Chi exercises . Other dates : 4 and 5 February 2023 . CPD : 16 hours . Cost : £ 250 . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
1 February 2023
Introduction to sensory processing difficulties NCORE Lecturer : Alison Neal . Learning outcomes : how people with sensory processing difficulties respond differently , including over and under responses to sensations , discriminating between sensations and our ability to plan complex movements and move in a coordinated way ; how sensory processing differences affect our behaviour , our emotions and our ability to interact ; how to use simple strategies and adapt the environment to help your clients manage their sensory processing needs . CPD : 7 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 160 . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
2 February 2023
Kinesiology taping for beginners - When , where , why , who ? NCORE Trainer : Erica Malcolm . Learning outcomes , by the end of the course the student will : know the concepts and claims made for the use of kinesiology tape ; know indications and contraindications for the use of kinesiology tape ; know how kinesiology tape differs to other tapes ; have practical experience in the application of kinesiology tape . CPD : 6 hours . Cost : £ 195 . Venue : B-Well Physiocare by B-Well Group , Rivermead Leisure Complex and Gym , Reading , RG1 8EQ . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
13 – 14 February 2023
Evidence-based practical application for the treatment of cerebral palsy : A two-day course for therapy assistants and technicians NCORE Trainer : Dr Pauline Christmas . This course is designed for therapy assistants and technicians and offers a comprehensive overview of important aspects of therapy for the child with cerebral palsy . It is a practical course designed to apply the latest evidence to practice and uses a combination of lectures , video analysis , case presentations and practical sessions . Cost : £ 180 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , London Road , Derby DE1 2QY . For more information and other events , email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
16 February 2023
Expert assessments for Blue Badges - England and Scotland Access Independent Ltd The course will enable you to undertake assessments of applicants for Blue Badges under the walking and hidden disabilities or risk in traffic criteria . Suitable for remote and face to face assessments and for OTs and admin assessors . Delivered by Stephen Naylor , MD of Access Independent and Ann Peters , Expert Assessor . Suitable for both England and Scotland . Time : 9.45am – 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
13 March 2023
A study day on chronic pain management NCORE Trainer : Dr Aftab Laher . The study day will provide an opportunity to learn about rehabilitation in the context of adults presenting with chronic pain and : act as a refresher of basic knowledge and skills ; give you an opportunity to share latest innovations / research / theory-practice developments ; provide opportunities for learning and practice of some specific skills and strategies ; introduce you to strategies for dealing with roadblocks or obstacles to treatment change . CPD : 7 hours . Cost : £ 130 . For more information email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
16 and 23 March 2023
Major adaptations for OTs Access Independent Ltd This is a two-day course , need to attend both days . This major adaptations course is aimed at OTs new in this area of work , sharing knowledge gained over 30 years of working as an OT in adult social care . Topics covered : relevant legislation , scale drawings , bathrooms , internal and external access solutions , considerations when designing for wheelchair users . Includes online presentations and practical tasks and is over two separate days . Venue : Remote , so from your home or office . Cost : £ 36 each for first 10 bookings , then £ 60 each per day . Contact : email : Gabriella . Mak @ accessindependent . co . uk or tel : 01223 229091
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