26 SYNERGY NEWS FEBRUARY 2014
http://events.sor.org/ CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Imaging of children in adult hospitals: Improving quality, sharing practice
3 June, London A new conference aimed at improving radiographers’ practice in relation to imaging children in an adult hospital. The day will feature good practice stories and case studies, as well as lectures on driving up quality, child development and using play specialists. Turn to page 29 for further information, or visit
http://events.sor.org
The Alexander Technique for diagnostic radiographers
18 September, SoR HQ This interactive practical workshop is an introduction to the Alexander Technique as an educational training programme with specific applications to the working tasks of radiographers engaged in general diagnostic imaging. Learning outcomes include: • An understanding of the way you ‘use’ yourself and how it influences everyday life as well as work;
• Recognising patterns of posture and movement which may be causing excessive tension, aches and pains, restricted movement, stiff joints, etc.
• Recognising the importance of adopting a better postural support for a more efficient use of the body;
• Applying the Technique’s principles to daily tasks and gaining coping skills for stressful work patterns. Turn to page 30 or book online at
http://events.sor.org
BNMS Spring Meeting 11-14 May, Harrogate
The SoR will be exhibiting on stand number 28 at the BNMS (British Nuclear Medicine Society) Spring Meeting in Harrogate. As well as a scientific programme with new CME sessions on infection/ inflammation imaging and patient advocacy, the event will feature a boot camp dedicated to imaging and reporting tips on conventional radionuclide and hybrid imaging. There will be dedicated training/refresher sessions on CT anatomy for clinical practitioners, and a neurology CME session focusing on dementia. For further information, or to register online visit
www.bnms.org.uk
Book now to avoid
disappointment! • Alexander Technique advanced course 17 June, SoR HQ, London The course is suitable for all modalities but some experience of the Alexander Technique is required – a 10% discount will be given to anyone who has attended one of the SoR’s introductory courses. Book online at
http://events.sor.org
• An introduction to the Alexander
Technique for mammographers 6 May, SoR HQ, London An interactive workshop covering the principles of the Alexander Technique, including guided activities to demonstrate the technique’s practical applications to work tasks. Book online at
http://events.sor.org
See you there!
The SoR will be at ECR in Vienna from 6-10 March. Come and visit the stand if you are attending.
Developing excellence in clinical leadership
29-30 April + 20 May, SoR HQ This course will use neuro-linguistic programming and a range of other leadership development tools to assist people who are entering or thinking of entering a leadership position or who want to enhance
their leadership and influencing skills even further. The programme features sessions on understanding your leadership style, creating direction, visibility and communication, managing change and creating results.
For more information, contact the conference and events department. Email:
conferences@sor.org • Tel: 020 7740 7216 • Website:
http://events.sor.org
This course is for anyone looking to rekindle the passion in their profession, or who wants to create and shape the future of healthcare, at local, national or international level. For more information, turn to page 27 or visit
http://events.sor.org
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