This one-day course combines a clinical application of current guidelines, to the assessment of children with powered or manual wheelchair mobility needs. Using case studies and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to meet the needs of the youngest wheelchair users and use key products in the Sunrise Medical Paediatric range.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate clinical reasoning in assessment for paediatric mobility equipment and related seating • Understand how to configure self-propel manual mobility for optimal use • Match Sunrise Medical paediatric mobility and related seating products to client needs
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 are welcome
A.M. Course Contents: • Working with children and their families to establish and prioritise goals • The paediatric evaluation • Normal development and how this impacts mobility equipment selection • Paediatric mobility considerations for conditions seen frequently in the paediatric population
P.M. Course Contents: • The Sunrise Medical paediatric mobility product range and key considerations for choosing the right product for a child’s needs • Special considerations for paediatric prescription • Hands-on adjustment of paediatric powered and manual mobility products • Ordering with confidence • Case study application
Please take a look at our STEPS course schedule. Alternatively, please contact us at steps@sunmed.co.uk
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