Occupational Therapy CPD Partnership launched

The occupational therapy programme at UWE, in partnership with Harrison Training, are launching a new CPD course to start this autumn. The Standardised Assessment in Occupational Therapy course is a wellestablished and highly valued course that already equips occupational therapists working in the fields of learning disability, physical rehabilitation, mental health or paediatrics with the skills to understand and effectively use standardised measures in their practice.

In partnership with UWE, delegates will now have the opportunity to gain academic credit for their work on this course at either Level 3 or Master’s level. The course is delivered by internationally renowned trainers Steve Park and Jane Melton and links with successful Evidencing Work-Based Learning modules developed by UWE. Lesley Donovan, Director of Educational Partnerships, said, “This is a great opportunity to work together with Harrison Training to meet the professional development needs of occupational therapists at a local and national level. The expertise of both organisations will ensure a high quality course that will contribute to occupational therapists’ academic and professional portfolio.”

Susanna Robinson, Director of Harrison Training, said, “We are very pleased to be working closely with UWE on this initiative, and particularly pleased that participants on this course can achieve the accreditation that they deserve for the standard of work they produce. We look forward to developing the partnership further in order to offer health care professionals many other relevant CPD opportunities.”