Invitation to our first COTEC Webinar

On Monday, May 17th COTEC will be hosting its first webinar in the context of European Public Health Week. Following the theme of the day “Communicating Science and Health”, we are delighted to have two esteemed speakers who will introduce Health Literacy as an important topic to Occupational Therapy practice.

Title: Health literacy explored: The Occupational Therapy perspective

When: May 17th, 17:00 – 19:00 CET

Where: Zoom

Register at https://forms.gle/Mqznxr3ZJuLCZJuP6

Places are limited and will be granted on a first come, first-served basis

Programme

17.00 Welcome

17.10 Introduction – Why this webinar & what is Health Literacy?

17.25 Keynote – Helen Osbourne

17.50 Keynote – Kristine Sørensen

18.15 Breakout sessions; small group discussion

18.30 Plenary – reporting of different groups

18.45 Sum up & Closing

 

Meet the Speakers

Helen Osborne, M.Ed., OTR/L is president of Health Literacy Consulting, producer and host of the podcast series Health Literacy Out Loud, founder of Health Literacy Month, and author of the award-winning book, Health Literacy from A to Z; Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message.

Learn more about Helen’s work and background at the Health Literacy Consulting website, www.healthliteracy.com. You can also sign up for her free month e-newsletter, “What’s New in Health Literacy Consulting” with information about the latest how-to tips, podcasts, and other health literacy news.

Kristine Sørensen, PhD is the President of the International Health Literacy Association and Executive Chair of Health Literacy Europe. She is the Founder of the Global Health Literacy Academy, a consultancy that provides advice on health literacy research, policy, and capacity building. She works for universities, governments, NGOs and international organizations such as the Council of Europe and the World Health Organization. For more information: https://www.kristinesorensen.net/

 

This webinar is organised by COTEC and co-hosted jointly by Eva Denysiuk & Katharina Radak-Scherer with the support of COTEC Office Administrator Shawn Abela

2019 EPA Online Course

The second EPA online course on an “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing”, or MI, aims to give professionals techniques and ideas that can be used straight away in the workplace.

What is the new course about?
This course is called “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing” or “MI”. Through the videos, learners will be able to understand MI from the ground up: the spirit of MI, the crucial relational foundation, the key techniques and how to use the techniques to steer consultations in the direction of positive change.

Who is the course instructor?
The instructor for this course is Dr. Guy Undrill, a psychiatrist and MI instructor working for 2gether NHS Trust, in Gloucestershire, UK. Backed by his 15-year experience as an MI instructor for psychiatrists and other professionals, Dr. Undrill and his three trainees will be accompanying you throughout the lessons.

What is in the course?
The course is composed of mini-lectures, discussions, role plays and interviews with experts in the field. You will also have access to a list of recommended readings to enrich your knowledge and weekly quizzes. You will also be able to engage with fellow learners in interactive forum discussions.

How long is the course?
The course is composed of 4 Chapters divided into several lessons. Each lesson is meant to give you more information on a specific topic or technique and will help you master the knowledge and skills of the related chapter.

Will there be exercises and assessments?
Yes, we will have weekly quizzes in place plus a final quiz to unlock your Certificate of Completion.

Who can follow this course?
The course is designed for psychiatrists and all interested mental health professionals and has been created to allow professionals to train whenever and wherever they want on key mental health topics. All you need to start is an internet connection.

For more information visit https://www.europsy.net/e-learning/2019-epa-online-course/