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PROG4 - Special Control Systems & Related Programming

Hands-on day exploring R-Net special controls-head, chin, and foot - and their programming for assessment and handover.

Hands-on day exploring R-Net special controls-head, chin, and foot - and their programming for assessment and handover.

​A day for hands-on practical use of the special control options available, providing an insight into where they will be used and how to program them for assessment and handover purposes. The ‘PROG2’ Programming Foundations course is required prior to registering on this course and Programming for Complex Needs (PROG3) is recommended prior to taking this course.

NOTE: Please bring PC programming software on your laptop, dongle or wireless programmer if possible.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Have an in depth knowledge of alternative control systems available for clients with complex needs
• Fully utilise expandability of current RNET control system to meet client needs

Intended for:

  • Sunrise Medical dealers
  • Field Service Engineers
  • Occupational Therapists, Rehab Engineers, Clinical Scientists and Physiotherapists providing powered wheelchairs

Course Contents:
• R-Net Controls
• Identifying which controls are suitable for which clients
• Advanced programming – joystick throw, assignable buttons, standby mode, deadband
• Omni 2
• Mounting options
• Switch-It products and other alternative input options
• Bluetooth and IR
• Hands on fitting programming with the use of case studies

Available Dates:

04/06/2026

Sunrise Medical Head Office - Training Theatre
​Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands. DY5 2LD
Contact: steps@sunmed.co.uk
0845 605 66 88 Option [Marketing]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please take a look at our STEPS course schedule. Alternatively, please contact us at steps@sunmed.co.uk

Yes of course. Simply give us a call with your specific dietary needs and we will ensure that it is taken into account when ordering food for the day.

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