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Quick link to the Life Rehab CPD rogramme for 2010

 
 
 
 

Events

September 2- 4 2010

Brain stimulation and Brain repair international symposium

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26July- 6 August;
13-17 September 2010

Basic adult NDT course
For this three week Basic Course on the Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions, participants will be able to adapt and apply appropriate theoretical principles of neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) to the individual patient within his/her environment. Participants will be taught effective handling skills and how to utilise the principles of motor control, motor learning, neural plasticity and muscle plasticity in their approach to treatment.

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28 October 2010

Dysphagia management for nursing
The management of dysphagia is critical for successful management of
patients with neurological dysfunction. Adequate nursing involvement and
competence should be part of institutions’ service development toward
effective management of adults with dysphagia and/ or at risk for aspiration
pneumonia. This course aims to equip nursing staff with skills for doing early
screening for swallowing problems in patients. Invaluable insights into
dysphagia diets/ liquid modifications and nurse interventions during mealtimes
will also be offered.

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13 October 2010

Basic seating principles for adults
This interactive workshop confronts the challenges in seating adults with neurological disability, and will provide participants with strategies for successful seating. The workshop will also offer hands - on practical sessions so that participants will be able to problem solve and seat clients with different neurological impairments in a variety of seating systems. This workshop is a
repeat due to popular demand.

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14 October 2010

Managing speech and physical dyspraxia in neurologically impaired patients
This workshop will offer an opportunity for rehabilitation practitioners to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the management of patients with speech and physical apraxias as a result of neurological impairments.

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14 October 2010

Ethical issues in clinical decision-making
Rehabilitation professionals are confronted on a daily basis with ethical dilemmas, and awareness around ethical practice and good governance are essential. This workshop will equip professionals with tools and knowledge to ensure ethical interactions with clients, customers and colleagues.

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3 November 2010

Strategies for the management of behavioural and cognitive impairments in adults
The burden of care for adults with neurological impairment can be very high, particularly when associated with significant ehavioural challenges. This workshop will equip rehabilitation professionals to implement management strategies, and to assist families to cope in such situations.

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23 February 2011

Speech breathing and voicing interventions in patients with neurological conditions
This workshop will cover a range of techniques for rehabilitation professionals, particularly speech therapists, in facilitating breathing for speech production post neurological insult.

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10 March 2011

Upper limb management in patients with neurological impairment
This workshop will provide practitioners with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the assessment and management of upper limb impairments as a result of neurological insults. This workshop is a repeat due to popular demand

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