This is an advanced course that enables occupational therapists to take an evidence based approach to the assessment and treatment of clients with apraxia. Development co-ordination (DCD) or developmental apraxia is not covered on this course.

• Understand the normal processes require for task and activity performance
• Revise the neuroanatomy and the cognitive neuropsychology of motor planning, and relate it to performance deficits
• Consider the differential diagnosis of apraxia in people with neurological dysfunction
• Review the evidence base for the assessment and treatment of apraxia
• Evaluate the examination procedures for apraxia
• Examine current theories regarding interventions and obtain a starting point for planning treatment, using occupational performance as a baseline

Occupational therapists. Other health and social care professionals working in all settings with adults may also benefit from this course.

Pre-requistes:
- Professional qualification in health or social care
- Good working knowledge of cognitive deficits, including perception, is required

• Attendance Certificate: Yes
• CPD Hours: 14

Certificate of attendance, course delegate pack, additional handouts and reference list are all included in the price.

• £460