Testimonials
NEW CPDonline tool
At last! – Harrison Training take the Pain out of CPD...
Harrison Training have developed a long-awaited, easy to use continuing professional development (CPD) tool that really does make it easier to create and maintain a Health Care Professionals’ legally required CPD Portfolio. CPDonLine (CPDoL) can be easily accessed from the Harrison Training website and provides an interactive, online portfolio system in which to organise and record CPD evidence. The facility provides comprehensive and up to date descriptions of CPD terms and requirements; easy to follow guidance as to how to write and maintain your portfolio; and useful links to a wide range of CPD resources.
For me, this beats any of the current CPD tools available to Occupational Therapists because it is electronic and this offers a number of attractive features. My office space is small with very limited space for filing documents and files. With CPDoL, I no longer need to transport and store paper documents and heavy lever arch files - I can upload certificates and written notes, store them electronically, and then dispose of the paper as necessary. I have the option to request electronic versions of course notes and certificates for the future to upload direct into CPDoL. I can now dip into my CPD Portfolio from a number of different interface terminals, including my iphone which offers me the opportunity to update quickly after a CPD event from home, office, or train! Finally, CPDoL is visually attractive and fun to use and this is very motivating. Whereas in the past I have worried about being behind with organising my CPD documentation and slow to get on with it, I now feel confident that I will be able to keep my portfolio interesting, accurate and up to date.
H May
May 2011
Clinical Specialist OT (Older People)
I do not think I am alone when I say that I have attempted, struggled and failed on numerous occasions to find a way of recording and maintaining my CPD activities. However, the CPD online tool has finally provided me with a method of achieving what I once thought was an onerous task. What I like about the tool is that I can access it wherever I am (at work or at home) without having to carry around a huge paper file. The sections provide a step-by-step approach to recording, maintaining and evidencing CPD activities in a reflective and meaningful way. The explanation drop boxes are really helpful as they walk you through what you need to be recording. Not only does the tool provide you with opportunity to record present CPD activities it provides advice on how to develop and plan for your future CPD, so for me the tool feels like it is a living thinking and as it grows I know it will positively influence and support my career development.
Rachel Russell- Occupational Therapist
How to do Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) June 2011:
- Both facilitators were excellent: really beneficial to have an OT and PT's perspectives and emphasising team approach. Very enthusiastic. It was great to have patient examples and time for discussion.
- It is excellent to incorporate both OTs and PTs at a training event.
- I feel much more confident now than I did. I can see the relevance and applicibility to my work setting and see CIMT as a natural progression in my practice.
- The facilitators were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and worked well together. They also interacted with the participants at all times. Thanks, a great course!
- The handout was excellent. The course was very structured and focussed and it was good to have video presentations to vary format. An excellent course. I will definitely be introducing this into my working practice ASAP.
- The course was very informal and an enjoyable learning experience. Lovely chocolate!
- CIMT should become part of every day practice in this area, thank you!
- Very high standards of evidence, plenty of useful resources and references provided and useful templates to help us initiate a programme in a clinical setting. Organising your CPD Evidence to Meet Personal and HPC Requirements PP2 June 2011:
- The course made clear what appeared to be a daunting task regarding the HPC audit. It was a very enjoyable course and totally relevant.
- An excellent course and online tool for evidencing our practice for CPD. The HPC audit seems less daunting now! 5 day standardised assessment training yields benefits: I would like to say that the training we have commissioned via Harrison Training has consistently been of a high standard. Harrison's have always been very efficient, personable and responsive to our needs. The 5 day standardised assessment training facilitated by Steve Park and Jane Melton has had a significant impact on the shift to the routine use of evidence based assessment and intervention in line with OT care pathways. Highly recommended! CIMT Training
- The course was fantastic. I have not felt so inspired for many years. I definitely think this course will change how I approach future practice and I know my colleague Lynette felt the same way. The 2 trainers Annie and Karen were brilliant and delivered the course at the right pace and level....Professional Lead OT Niki Clarke
- Thank you so much for the course over the weekend. I really enjoyed it and have enjoyed choosing patients to put the theory into practice.
- I found the course really helpful and it certainly gave me food for thought. I am just about to write up a feedback session for the rest of the team. Many thanks!
- An extremely informative and enjoyable course. I feel motivated and confident to make changes to the way in which I practice.
- I have enjoyed this course so much and I am not sure how you could improve it. It is one of the most appropriate courses I have attended.
- Excellent course, excellent teaching. I am inspired, have lots of ideas, but more importantly, a plan to change!
- Thank you- its challenged me for all the right reasons.
- Thank you for an informative course- I feel that I now have greater confidence in my skills and the evidence to prove my treatment. I feel more capable to return to work and start to implement new learnt treatment methods.
- I have found it really helpful and interesting and I look forward to taking it back to my work colleagues. Thank you very much.
- This has been a fantastic course, both trainers were very motivating and inspirational. They delivered the course in a fantastic manner, with brilliant supplimentary written information. There was a great balance between theory, practice and discussion.
- Best course I have been on for a long while!
- Excellent day! Great to have practical advice, with theoretical back-up.
- An excellent course- very informative, refreshing, honest and realistic/ relevant. It was good not to get overly bogged down in neuro physiology/anatomy but to focus on practical, clinically relevant issues
- Excellent, motivating and brilliant course. I really hope I can use it in my practice. It met all of my objectives, filled with excellent knowledge
- Excellent programme. Helps me to expand and focus back on functional OT and use it more effectively. Really excited!
- Excellent: maps/directions great; booklet superb with really useful assessment forms etc that therapist able to reproduce and tweak to own form; lecturers- kept momentum going, upbeat. Information delivered with practical/long term knowledge/experience. Time flew by. Breaks great- not too long. Thank you
- Very knowledgeable on the subject and well presented. Kept to time well despite lots of questions and an interactive audience. Thank you
- Very good and practical. Reflection time at end was very helpful. Excellent tutors- very enthusiastic. Thanks
- A very motivating course
- Great course, very knowledgeable and well informed presenters
- Great course, excellent resources. I am now ready to implement this intervention. Thank you
- Thank you. Really very interesting- I have learned a great deal from it- would like to implement CIMT ASAP!
- Very passionate teachers, related to evidence base well, extremely knowledgeable. Thank you very much
- Good to know Equipment available to you and how these can be adapted for Voc Rehab
- Very informative with relevant material for my work. Practical tips and confidence building.
- Excellent course, very practical and appropriate.
- I found the course facilitator excellent in her style of delivery, information very well presented and the case studies were very good for practising the use of the information. Excellent standard- well done!
- Very practical- built on skills we use regularly- very encouraging, not as daunting as previously.
- Very informative course for such a wide topic, really enjoyed the course and am going away with some practical suggestions for practice. Many thanks.
- Really enjoyed the course and would be interested in the other VR courses available.
- The exercises and case studies were excellent and very informative/interactive.
- Very enjoyable and of a high standard.
- The course was excellent, consolidating my knowledge and experience- and changes to take back to department and colleagues.
- The group discussions and case studies were extremely helpful.
The course went really well. Annie and Jacqui were great and the participants seemed very happy at the end of the day. I think it is a really good course for supporting staff to implement evidence in to practice.
Therese Jackson, organiser of a CIMT (NA7) course in Aberdeen, June 2011.
Now things have settled, I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you both for the excellent training you ran for us
And you were right about having practical sessions with clients; -staff are telling us how beneficial this was!
There has been a lot of buzz about the training in the office and already having some impact. Manager, Community Based Team - Seating Course
Just wanted to thank you for all your help. Everything went really smoothly thanks to your assistance and advice with ‘Guidelines for in-house courses’!
The course content and teaching were excellent and Jill and Annie made a great effort to adapt teaching to our needs. We have had very good feedback from the rest of the team and everyone seems really committed to putting things into practice and develop ways of working closer together.
I think it’s been a great success! We hope to be in touch with you soon to book the next one!
Just to let you know we have had an excellent day today. It was really informative. Jill was lovely and so enthusiastic. We all feel really inspired and ready to put it into action.
Thanks again for everything – the whole procedure from start to finish was perfect.
Nina Bedding, Hartlepool.
The Course was worth every penny. It was at a perfect pace with opportunities to clarify aspects that were discussed. Thank you so much!
Karen Boyle, on P7.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Course. Claire and Nicky adapted to all my needs and requests regarding my hearing difficulties and I was able to participate and learn more than I have done in many Courses I have attended in the past. I am grateful and looking forward to the follow up!
Patricia Fisher, on P7.
The Trainers were excellent. They went with the flow of the class and showed great respect and understanding of everyones client problems. Thank you so much. I have learned so much that I can take back and implement!
Shelley Churchill, on P7.
Your enthusiasm is inspiring- Thank you.
Christine Brown, on CT1.
Excellent and Inspiring. It made me realise I work with very complex patients and shouldn't undervalue the work I do even though sometimes it feels too small.
Anon, on CT1.
There was a good balance between taught, discussion and practical. The Trainers worked together well to provide an excellent learning environment. Thank you.
Carol Brightmore, on CT1.
The course was highly enjoyable, interactive, informative and supportive. Thank you.
>Anon, on CT1.
Thanks very much. I really enjoyed this and felt it will really enhance my professional practice. I will highly recommend this course to colleagues. Thanks.
Zoe Leigh, on NB6.
Just to let you know the course was a huge success and Estelle was a fantastic trainer. We have learnt a lot and we are looking forward to applying our new skills. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks again!
Sarah Pascall, Newcastle, on a Bespoke Splinting Course.
The course gave a detailed insight into the role of OT for people with PND throughout the course of their disease from diagnosis to end of life....(and) highlighted how OT is more effective when we have this understanding.... (the course) stayed focused on OT and being client centred, it provided information on how to prioritise the complex physical issues that are common with people with PND.....
I found the course very useful, I learnt better ways to structure my input with clients who have PND.....
.....(it) would be very useful for any advanced band 5 rotating into neurology’
Amie Watts, on NB4.
I have really enjoyed today and the variety of approaches/explanations. I look forward to practising conciously my Emotional Intelligence more! Thank you!
Anon, on PP5
It was all very useful and interesting. I'll definitely be able to implement a lot of things I've learned.
Anon, on PP5
An excellent Training course- one of the best I have attended. Both Trainers were fantastic and very knowledgeable. They made the course enjoyable through the use of humour and experience.
Anon, on NB2(2)
Very good handouts, thorough and logical content. Thank you for all your hard work and delightful presentation.
Anon, on NB6
Very enjoyable, informative course, thank you. It was nice to see that the content had been amended to suit the needs of our service.
Anon, on LD1
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