Blue Badge Expert Assessor Half Day Training Course (Remote)

Name: Blue Badge Expert Assessor Half Day Training Course (Remote)
Start: 2021-07-22T09:45:00+01:00
End: 2021-07-22T13:30:00+01:00

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Blue Badge Expert Assessor Half Day Training Course (Remote)

Thursday 22 July 2021 @ 9:45 am - 1:30 pm

This course is for anyone interested in becoming an Expert Assessor or improving their knowledge as regards the Blue Badge assessment process. Topics include:

Assessing applicants with physical disabilities impacting their walking ability
Undertaking assessments of application with “Hidden Disabilities”
How to undertake face to face assessments and telephone assessments during the coronavirus pandemic

Delivered by Stephen Naylor, MD of Access Independent and Ann Peters, Independent Occupational Therapist.

Venue – Remote, participants can join the course remotely from their home / office.

The rate is £50 per person plus VAT = £60 each
Please note the first 10 people to book pay £30 plus VAT = £36 each

We will have IT support available to help you log on if needed!

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Details

Date:: Thursday 22 July 2021
Time:: 9:45 am - 1:30 pm
Event Categories:: For training & CPD front page, Mobility Assessor Training

Organiser

: Access Independent Ltd
Phone:: 01223 229091
Email:: ot@accessindependent.co.uk
Website:: http://accessindependent.co.uk/

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