Advanced Bimanual Therapy Online – Aus/UK/Europe August/September 2026

Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive, practical and interactive online training course across 4 sessions focuses on the implementation of bimanual therapy for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Guided by theory and evidence, participants will gain insight into the mechanisms and essential ingredients for learning motor skills and how to drive neuroplasticity for long-term outcomes. A mix of formal presentations and small group work will provide participants with the confidence and practical skills to immediately apply evidence-based bimanual therapy in their clinical practice. Detailed course notes, resources, and reference material will be provided.

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COURSE DATES AND TIMES

Please note, this course has been scheduled at times suitable for participants living in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.

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Session 1: Tuesday 25th August: 8:00am to 12:15pm ( London), 9:00am to 1:15pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:15pm (Melbourne)

Session 2: Wednesday 26th August: 8:00am to 12:45am (London), 9:00am to 1:45pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:45pm (Melbourne)

Session 3: Tuesday 1st September: 8:00am to 12:00pm (London), 9:00am to 1:00pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Melbourne)

Session 4: Wednesday 2nd September: 8:00am to 11:30pm (London), 9:00am to 12:30pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 8:30pm (Melbourne)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define and understand the latest evidence for bimanual therapy.
2. Consolidate understanding of functional hand use.
3. Understand the development of bimanual skills in infants and children.
4. Understand the mechanisms and essential ingredients for learning motor skills.
5. Ensure acquisition, retention and transfer of motor skills.
6. Improve knowledge on how to drive neuroplasticity for long-term outcomes.
7. Understand cognitive impairment in children with CP and the impact on service delivery and treatment outcomes.
8. Address clinical challenges. Getting the challenge right, motivation, environment and dosage.
9. Match the right toy, to the right goal, for the right child.
10. Improve understanding of the structure and implementation of evidence-based home programs.

INSTRUCTORS

Adjunct A/Prof Brian Hoare (OT, CPTeaching, Melbourne).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Registration includes a course manual and access to electronic copies of course references.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

While it is preferable that participants have previously attended the CPTeaching “Functional Hand Use Course in Hemiplegia” course, this is not a mandatory requirement.

GENERAL COURSE ENQUIRIES

For more information about the course content or if you have any questions about booking a place on this course, please contact admin@cpteaching.com.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Please note, CPTeaching has a strict policy of not holding places for courses. All registrations must be processed via the CPTeaching website.

WANT TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD?

It is possible to process payment via credit card. Please select “PayPal” as the method for payment. You do not need a PayPal account and can use a credit card to process payment using this method.

NEED AN INVOICE?

To obtain an invoice, please register via the website and select bank transfer as the method for payment. You will then receive an automated reply email with an invoice that contains the information you entered during the registration process. Please ensure you enter your details for the participant and you can also add the details for Accounts Payable as the payer. If you do not receive the email in your inbox shortly after registration, the email may likely have been filtered to your spam or junk mail folder.

NEED TO PROCESS PAYMENT VIA PURCHASE ORDER?

Please do not send us a Purchase Order without first registering for a course via our website. In the event that this happens, we will not accept the Purchase Order. To obtain an invoice for payment via a Purchase Order, please select Purchase Order as method of payment during the registration process. You, or a nominated person in your organisation, will then receive an invoice via email. Please note, there is a 10% surcharge applied for all payments processed by Purchase Order. This surcharge is applied due to the significant administration requirements to receive payment and to cover bank transfer fees which your organisation will pass on to CPTeaching. Please note that we will not accept payment via Purchase Order within 1 month from the course commencement date due to the delays in receiving payment.

WANT TO MAKE A LARGE GROUP BOOKING?

If you would like to make a large group booking for your organisation, please first email us at admin@cpteaching.com to seek further information.