COURSES AND EVENTS can help us to become more aware of our tendencies . In noticing them for what they are , we can respond to challenges with more clarity and wisdom , without always trying to fix people . CPD : 6.5 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : For more information and other events visit the website or email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
4 – 5 DECEMBER 2021
Sporting upper limb masterclass NCORE Lecturer : Ian Gatt . This course has been shaped to combine effective methods of assessment , treatment , and functional rehabilitation of the whole upper limb ; hand , wrist , elbow and Shoulder . The content is constantly updated with new evidencebased practice from clinical experience and concurrent research . Whether you are working in a private clinic , hospital setting , MOD , or sporting environment you will surely find this to be immediately applicable to your role . CPD : 16 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 250 . Contact : For more information and other events visit the website or email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
6 DECEMBER 2021
Recognising post traumatic stress disorder in clients NCORE Speaker : Dr Aftab Laher . Course aims : the theoretical background to PTSD ; the epidemiology of PTSD ; assessment and diagnostic issues ; an evidence based review of treatment approaches – what works and why ?; what makes an effective treatment ? – working effectively with resistance to change and keeping therapists engaged . CPD : 7.25 hours . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : For more information and other events visit the website or email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
10 DECEMBER 2021
Ramping for wheelchair users : level one Viva Access Ltd This comprehensive stand-alone course explores the essentials of ramping for wheelchair users , including client considerations , design features and gradients . It looks also at risk assessments for portable and other types of ramps and it overviews the pros and cons of both modular and permanent ramp systems . Delegates will consolidate learning with a range of desktop exercises , case study and videos . Venue : Online via Zoom . Time : 9.30am to 12.30pm . CPD hours : 3 . Cost : Early bird price : £ 29.50 , plus VAT . Standard price : £ 35 , plus VAT . Register on website . www . viva-access . com / book /
14 DECEMBER 2021
Complex behaviours clinical forum networking event RCOT Specialist Section – People with Learning Disabilities The complex behaviour clinical forum are holding a virtual networking event to link up specialist section members who work in or have an interest in working with individuals who present with complex behaviour / behaviour which challenges services ( likely to be individuals who work in intensive support teams and inpatient settings ( and similar across the countries ). Members see email for joining link . Time : 4.30pm to 6pm . Venue : Zoom . Cost : free to members of specialist section people with learning disabilities . RCOTSS PLD members will receive an email with a link
16 DECEMBER 2021
Paediatrics : Common health conditions and the impact on bathroom activity The OT Service and Closomat Ltd Delegates will reflect on the impact on occupational performance of a number of common health conditions , or areas of ill-health . There will be a focus on occupational performance and activity analysis in the bathroom , to further understand the impact of the specific environment on independence in the context of common health conditions . Venue : Webinar . Cost : Free . https :// bit . ly / 2Yo6kte
10 JANUARY 2022
SI module one : foundations and neuroscience Sensory Integration Education SI module one is the first module in our fully online , university accredited , SI MSc pathway . The aim of module one is to understand the current neuroscience , and relevant and emergent theories , concepts , and practices , related to Ayres ’ Sensory Integration . You will be able : to relate sensory processing to the underlying neurology and evidence base of sensory integration . Bookings close 10 December , 5pm ( UK time ). Venue : Online event . Cost : SI education therapist member fee : £ 1,039 . Postgraduate packages from £ 2,849 ( instalment plans available ). www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
24 JANUARY 2022
A study day on chronic pain management NCORE Speaker : 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 / theorypractice 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 . Venue : Florence Nightingale Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : email : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
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