Manual Wheelchair Prescription Unlocked

Manual Wheelchair Prescription Unlocked

This workshop is designed to empower clinicians, instilling confidence in their role in manual wheelchair prescriptions.

By Astris PME

Date and time

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM AEDT

Location

Astris PME Canberra

3 Dominion Place Queanbeyan, NSW 2620 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

Navigating the assessment and prescription of a manual wheelchair can pose challenges for clinicians. Factors like frame design, material selection, component choices, and seating support require careful consideration with a collaborative and systematic approach. This workshop is designed to empower clinicians, instilling confidence in their role in manual wheelchair prescriptions. With a mix of both sit down and hands on learning, it aims to equip attendees with the skills to measure up and identify key configurations that enhance user outcomes and navigate the scripting process with ease.

KEY LEARNING AREAS:

  • Identify steps required to prepare for a holistic approach to manual wheelchair prescription.
  • Understand the relationship between selections made during the scripting process and wheelchair performance.
  • Outline key concepts of propulsion and configuration that impact function and participation.
  • Develop clinician confidence and skills in manual wheelchair prescription to facilitate patient outcomes including hands-on practice on how to translate client-to-chair measurements.

Certificates and CPD points will be provided. Morning tea will be served.

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER:

Bianca Brady, Clinical Educator at APEX Mobility, will lead the workshop.

Bianca is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience in physical rehabilitation, specialising in neurological conditions and physical challenges that impact daily life. She has worked with NSW Health and as a community-based therapist, helping individuals achieve their goals.

At APEX Mobility, Bianca combines her extensive experience with a passion for education, focusing on providing learning opportunities in seating and wheeled mobility. She remains a dedicated advocate for those who use assistive technology to achieve life goals and is committed to fostering growth and learning in others.

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Astris PME

As market leaders in Assistive Technology (AT) equipment in Australia, Astris PME provides high quality products that promote independent, active lifestyles. We have a passion for what we do and pride ourselves on delivering expert knowledge of innovative, specialised AT products. Our team is continually inspired by our clients, and we work closely with them to provide bespoke solutions which are as unique as they are. By providing a personalised service, expert advice and high quality products, we are able to meet the individual needs of clients, and help change their lives for the better.

One of our key focuses at Astris PME is clinical education. We strongly believe in providing health professionals with ongoing opportunities to develop and enhance their skills in conducting assessments and prescribing the right equipment for each individual client.

We partner with key manufacturers such as Sunrise Medical and Medifab to bring you special guest presenters who are ready to share their knowledge and expertise with you.