Who is the event for?
The event is suitable for occupational therapists, who want to update their occupation-centred practice, develop their evidence based practice or who want a change of specialism. This course is also appropriate for occupational therapists who are in-post but who are new to children’s practice or those who are returning to practice in this area. Occupational therapy students with an interest in children’s practice may also wish to attend.
The course will cover the following areas:
- Child development
- Occupational therapy models and processes
- Assessment
- Intervention and evaluation
- Outcome measures
- Evidence based skills
- Service design and professional obligations
The course will be led by the following practitioners:
- Carolyn Dunford, Head of Therapy and Research, The Children’s Trust
- Benita Powrie, Head of Service Children’s Therapies, Leeds Community Health Care NHS Trust
Past delegate comments:
"Inspiring, informed and enjoyable"
"Best course that I have been too – wonderful facilitators and great people on the course"
"Challenged my assumptions and inspired me"