Functional Hand Use Online – September 2026 (Aust/UK/Europe)

Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive, practical and interactive online training course across 4 sessions focuses on the implementation of evidence-based interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Using the latest evidence and knowledge from scientific literature, the course will assist clinicians in making sense of who, how, why and when to use a particular upper limb intervention. The course will provide clinicians with the confidence and practical skills to implement interventions such as modified constraint-induced movement therapy, bimanual therapy and goal-directed training. It will focus on practical considerations, such as the individual characteristics of the child (age, cognition, motivation), the importance of environment, supporting parents and optimising positive behaviours and mastery motivation to achieve the most effective outcomes. Participants will also learn how to objectively evaluate treatment outcomes. A comprehensive course manual and reference materials will be provided.

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COURSE DATES

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Session 1: Tuesday 22nd September: 8:00am to 12:00pm (London), 9:00am to 1:00pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Melbourne)

Session 2: Wednesday 23rd September: 8:00am to 11:45am (London), 9:00am to 12:45pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 8:45pm (Melbourne)

Session 3: Tuesday 29th September: 8:00am to 12:00pm (London), 9:00am to 1:00pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Melbourne)

Session 4: Wednesday 30th September: 8:00am to 12:00pm (London), 9:00am to 1:00pm (Berlin), 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Melbourne)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

1. Understand and define functional hand use.
2. Recognise evidence-based interventions for the upper limb.
3. Understand the practical, environmental, and contextual considerations for the implementation of modified constraint-induced movement therapy, bimanual therapy, and goal-directed training.
4. Understand and adopt models of practice that consider important transitions throughout childhood.
5. Understand and improve confidence in who, how, why, and when to choose a particular upper limb intervention.
6. Objectively evaluate the outcomes of specific interventions.
7. Understand the latest evidence for brain plasticity and its impact on the timing and choice of intervention.

INSTRUCTORS

Adjunct Associate Professor Brian Hoare

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists

WHAT’S INCLUDED

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

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Nil

GENERAL COURSE ENQUIRIES

For more information about 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.

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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.

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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.