Learn the key concepts in assessment and prescribing powered wheelchairs to meet your clients needs for comfort and mobility. We will explore the physics of powered mobility, the fundamentals of powered seating and how to match technology to need. There will be hands-on adjustment and an introduction to the most common programming parameters.
Want and even more in-depth training with even more hands-on adjustment? Get in touch about a 2-Day intensive Manual Mobility course at steps@sunmed.co.uk.
Intended For: • Sunrise Medical dealers who hold a Quickie prescriptive account and who are actively involved in paediatric wheelchair prescription • Occupational therapists, rehab engineers, physiotherapists and clinical scientists involved in paediatric wheelchair prescription • Therapy assistants with a minimum of 12 months’ experience in their role • Students welcome
A.M. Course Contents: • Identifying who is appropriate for powered mobility • The assessment process and key measurements • Goal prioritisation process for powered mobility • Drive wheel position and base technologies - relevance to function, performance and safety • Clinical reasoning for powered seating options • Features and use of electronics packages and components
P.M. Course Contents: • Review of the types of powered mobility using the Sunrise Medical range, with clinical justification to build understanding in why to progress to each one • How to set up a powered wheelchair for optimal performance with hands-on practise • Translating assessment findings into an actual prescription • Problem solving exercises Ordering with confidence
Please take a look at our STEPS course schedule. Alternatively, please contact us at steps@sunmed.co.uk
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