A BASIC INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT TOOL (MAT) EVALUATION AND FUNDING

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

$35 with morning tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee included

Kindly hosted at Rossdale Golf Club by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Melbourne

Agenda:

9:15am – Attendee Registration

9:30am – Morning Session

11:15am – Morning Tea

11:30am – Morning Session Continued

12:45pm – Lunch

1:30pm – Afternoon Session

3:30pm – Conclusion of Training

A Basic Introduction to Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT) Evaluation and Funding

Objectives:

1. Hands on skills training for MAT assessment.

2. Translation of the assessment findings into practical trial equipment selection.

3. Achieve positive clinical objective outcomes.

This workshop is designed for clinicians involved in seating and wheelchair assessment. Special emphasis will be placed on the value of the “hands on” seating assessment – both supine and sitting. Each attendee will learn the skills necessary to effectively perform seating and mobility assessments and provide evidence and clinical justification for the options being recommended to the funding body.

Participants will leave this course with the ability to confidently assess and prescribe seating/mobility systems which promote comfortable, attainable & functional postures. These practical tips and tricks will make you much more comfortable doing a MAT assessment!

PRESENTER

Scott Staunton

Rehab Engineer/Clinical Hub Team

Originally from the UK and with a background of Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Engineering Scott brings with him over 29 years of knowledge working in these respective fields. Trained with the NHS as a Rehabilitation Engineer from 2003 Scott has experience in the management of various client populations with regards to the provision of appropriate seating, mobility and pressure reducing equipment.

In 2008, Scott moved to Australia where he has worked with various equipment suppliers helping to support clients, carers and therapists to help bring an holistic approach to the provision of assistive technology. Scott has a passion for the assessment and management of client’s with complex seating and mobility needs, ensuring equipment issued has a positive outcome in relation to the needs of his clients.