Neurological Splinting for Function 2026
This course is open to qualified occupational therapists who have basic splinting skills and want to develop those skills further with the fabrication of functional splints when working with adults.
From: Fri 29 May 2026
To: Sat 30 May 2026
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will have increased knowledge and skills in the assessment and fabrication of functional splints using a range of splinting materials
Sessions will focus on:
• The theoretical basis and clinical reasoning underpinning the provision of splints for patients with neurological conditions.
• Exploration of the current evidence base for the use of functional splints
• The design and fabrication of functional splints (such as typing, cutlery, writing
• Consolidation of knowledge and skills gained through group discussion and case studies
Participants will be provide with a pack of instructions and patterns of the functional splints made on the day to take away
Cost: £300 for 1.5 days
Friday: 0.5 virtual day
Saturday: 1.0 face to face day
This includes the costs of materials used in practice sessions and lunch
- Tutor: NHNN Occupational Therapy Team
- Contact: Therapy Courses Team
- Tel: 020 3448 3127
- Email: uclh.enquiry.therapy.courses@nhs.net
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Please contact the course admins for any course related queries
Venue:
- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
- 33 Queen Square, London
- WC1N 3BG