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2027 CAPS-A Training Course

Sep 28

CAPS-A Training Course

Wednesday 10th – Friday 12^th March 2027

Course Trainers- Lucy McAndrew and Helen Extence

CAPS-A is a comprehensive training package for reporting cleft speech outcomes. This training programme consists of in-depth theoretical and practical training on the CAPS-A tool, with a final self-assessment task and certificate of course completion.

The course will take place over two and a half days in March 2027

This course is suitable for Specialist SLTs working in the field of Cleft Palate

Please refer to the website for further information: www.caps-a.com

Cost: £300 for full course, including refreshments

Lunch provided on 10^th/11thMarch

There is an early-bird price of £250 if the full amount is paid within 28 days of confirming a place

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, Headley Way, OX3 9DU

Spaces are limited, so please apply for your place as soon as possible

To reserve your place and receive payment details please contact the

CAPS-A trainer team at:

lucy.mcandrew@ouh.nhs.uk

2026 Refresher Course

Feb 4

REFRESHER COURSES 2026

Two 1-day courses, Tuesday 10^th and Wednesday 11^th March

10:00am –16:30pm

West Wing Seminar Room 1, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

CAPS-A Trainers: Helen Extence and Lucy McAndrew

This course is suitable for SLTs who have completed the original CAPS-A training course and require an update on current recommended practice and developments in current thinking regarding the CAPS-A tool and its uses. We suggest that you attend this course to update your skills and knowledge if you completed your original training 5 or more years ago.

Open to all UK and Ireland SLTs as a priority

Cost £75

Spaces are limited and will be allocated according to our waiting list (agreed through the Lead SLT forum). We will be in touch shortly to offer you a place and give payment details

When availability is confirmed, we will request payment by bank transfer

Payment must be received within 14 days of a place being offered

All payments to be made by 31st January 2026, otherwise places will be reopened to other centres

To check your reservation (following being offered a place) or for any queries please contact us at: lucy.mcandrew@ouh.nhs.uk

Registration now open for CAPS-A training October 2024

Aug 6, 2024

CAPS-A Training Course

Tuesday 1st October – Thursday 3rd October 2024

The course will take place over two and a half days in October 2024