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KIDS-Paediatric Mobility & Active Seating

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.

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

Available Dates:

Sorry, there are no dates currently scheduled. Please contact us on 0845 605 6688.

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.

DATES FOR STEPS COURSES FOR 2025 WILL BE SOON AVAILABLE.