Providing training for Paediatric Occupational Therapists
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
This hugely successful four-day course is aimed at occupational therapists working with children, those who are interested in a career move and return-to-work OTs.
Learn from clinicians who are specialists in their field!
The course is aimed at new graduates as well as those working in paediatrics (and other areas of OT) at band 5 or 6 level.
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Watch this video review from a former course participant to learn more.
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Next course dates:
31 March - 3 April 2025 Tickets here
15 - 18 September 2025 Tickets here
Course Content
Day One
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Review of theoretical models, ICF, OTIPM
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Review of Child Development
Day Two
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Current best practice in assessment for a wide range of children with conditions such as ASD, CP, DCD, Developmental Delay, ADHD and the age range covered will be birth to school leaving age
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Functional observations - practice and application
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Goal setting and measuring outcomes
Days Three and Four
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The latest evidence-based approaches relating to the four categories of interventions of the OPTIM
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Restorative Occupation - exploring sensory strategies​
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Educational Occupation - coaching approach
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Compensatory Occupation - upper limb, equipment and assistive technology
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Acquistional Occupation - goal-directed therapy, handwriting interventions, CO-OP and PREP
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Writing reports and contributing towards EHCPs
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Service delivery models
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A variety of teaching methods are used including clinical videos, group work, case studies and lectures
What our participants say about this course
​What was good about this course?
​Lots of very good evidence based interventions. I felt that the OT's presenting were all very knowledgeable and I will take away the ICF and f-words to discuss with my team, I feel this is a great framework to use as part if the OT process.
​What was good about this course?
The varied approach in addressing an introduction to Paediatric OT whilst ensuring information was up-to-date.
What was good about this course?
​Very informative, reference to recent evidence, well explained. I liked how the OTIPM was used to structure the course. Felt like it filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge as my uni course did not cover much paediatrics. I learnt so much!
​What was good about this course?
Thank you for giving me information about a lot areas in peadiatric OT work. It gives more more framework and theory to practice from. Information are evidenced backed up , good to give an idea about different standardised assessments and models . I really like the participation goals . Resources are great too!
​What was good about this course?
Very practical. Realistic. Good balance of discussions and presenting. A lot of knowledge into one course - really good overview. Pointing in direction of where and how to fine other resources.
What was good about this course?
Lots of really useful information with evidence of research and variety of activities for interaction and consolidation of learning.
​What was good about this course?
Lots of opportunities to share experiences and talk about the course work. It was kept interesting with video breaks and activities/practical sessions. The course was well set out - very clear what would be discussed - with a number of speakers with various backgrounds and experiences which made it interesting and very informative.
​What was good about this course?
The tutors were really knowledgable and approachable. The content of the course was really good and very informative it will definitely influence my practice going forward, specifically 5 F's, CO-OP, coaching, participation goals and so much more.
What was good about this course?
This course covered a wide range of material and remained evidence based and person centred at all times. All presented material was relevant to the specific work area and was relatable. The lecturers were all clearly passionate, experienced and knowledgeable paediatric OT's and this shone through throughout. The materials which were made available to the learners were helpful to give further information about the topics we were covering.