Southwest region only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / events
7 December 2023
Perceptions , positive risk taking , language and approaches to occupational choice within Neurological Practice RCOT SS – Neurological Practice Dr Damon Hoad ’ s lecture will provide an interesting and thoughtprovoking stance on a current and challenging topic that we face in practice . It provides a range of insightful considerations for you to consider in relation to language and risk taking especially in neurological rehabilitation . This is a recorded re-run of a lecture from the RCOT SS – NP hybrid event ran in Birmingham in May 2023 . Time : 12 – 1.15pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – NP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3EOZeQ6
14 December 2023
MLF networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly ( Dec , Mar , Jun , Sept ) session to provide RCOT SS – IP members with the opportunity to network with fellow members interested / working in the medico-legal field ( case managers , expert witnesses and treating therapists ) ( with breakout rooms for different areas of practice if necessary ) – to share best practice , experience and resources and problems / solutions . Time : 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 47IRBbw
8 January 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration Sensory Integration Education Qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner with a PGCert in SI , accredited by Sheffield Hallam University . We make adding sensory integration therapy skills and knowledge to your practice easy and achievable . You can access our interactive , high-quality teaching online , from anywhere in the world . Study at times that are convenient to you . Our Advanced SI Practitioner eMentors will support you at each step of the way . Venue : Online event . Cost : £ 2999 includes modules 1 , 2 and 3 . ( Instalment plans available ) www . sensoryintegrationeducation . com
17 January 2024
National networking event RCOT SS – Independent Practice A quarterly online session to provide the opportunity to network with fellow members nationally – across all regions ( breakout rooms used if necessary ) – with the sharing of best practice , experience and resources and problem solving . Time : 1.15 – 2.15pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : Free for RCOT SS – IP members only . Contact : communities @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 3PwhMuO
18 or 19 January or 23 April 2024
Lessening the impact of dementia Understanding Dementia Nine weeks , spring or summer term . Trainer : Shirley Pearce . Types of dementia , promoting wellbeing , dementia-friendly communication techniques , relationship dynamics , risk management and more . Weekly sessions include video , Q & A and discussion . Follow-up support available . Spring : Thursdays 8 – 9pm or
Fridays 10 – 11am . Summer : Tuesdays 10 – 11am or 8 – 9pm . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : £ 195 per person . Contact : For details and booking visit the website below . www . understandingdementia . co . uk
2 February 2024
New registration cycle , new CPD habits Access Independent How to make time for , record and evidence your CPD journey . The training is delivered by Becci Thompson . Time : 9.45am – 1pm . Venue : Online via Teams . Cost : £ 36 for the first 10 people then £ 60 per person ( inc VAT ). Please book via our website . www . accessindependent . co . uk
6 February 2024
Start-Up and Succeed ( SUAS ) Becoming an independent occupational therapist RCOT SS – Independent Practice An online one-day course comprising five one-hour interactive sessions and follow-up course – both facilitated by an experienced trainer . Aimed at occupational therapists considering and / or new to independent practice ; participants will be supported in the identification of their chosen scope of independent practice ; and the development of an action plan to guide progress and meet CPD requirements . Time : 9am – 4.30pm . Follow up session 19 March 2024 , 9.30 – 11am . Venue : Online via Zoom . Cost : RCOT SS – IP member £ 85 ; other RCOT member £ 130 ; non RCOT member £ 130 . Bookings close 22 January 2024 at 9am . Contact : General enquiries : coordinator @ rcotss-ip . org . uk or booking queries : events . exhibitionsofficer @ rcot . co . uk bit . ly / 4560NDW
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