TO GET AROUND ON ANY GROUND: WHAT’S THE METHODOLOGY WHEN SCRIPTING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY + FUNDING 101 – ENSURING EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OUTCOMES
(Topics 2 & 4 – Permobil Learning Pathways)
PURCHASE TICKETS $35
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with morning tea, lunch and continuous tea and coffee included
Kindly hosted at Rydges Canberra by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Canberra
AM Session: 3.5 hours
To Get Around On Any Ground: What’s The Methodology When Scripting Assistive Technology?
Are you new to working with complex assistive technology? Ever wondered if there is a simple way to decide if the client would be more functional in a manual or powered wheelchair? Want to learn what different equipment is out there and what assessments we can use to assist in the decision-making process?
This workshop will run through the clinical reasoning process when deciding what mobility device will maximise the clients’ independence.
The 3.5hr session will allow for hands-on learning, which will give you the opportunity to develop your own PWC driving skills and trial different drive wheel configurations. You will also jump into different MWC frames and test your ability to hold a wheel stand or connect onto a power assist device and drive over different terrains.
Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of what assessments we can use to choose a mobility base
2. Identify the 3 main PWC drive wheel configurations
3. Identify the different MWC frames and understand why you may pick one frame over another
PM Session: 2 hours
Funding 101 – Ensuring Evidence to Support Outcomes
What are the foundational elements of writing a funding justification for Assistive Technology? Once we have identified a mobility base to trial, how do we determine that it meets the end users’ needs and gain the evidence required for the funding application? The foundation of a good report is being able to articulate the clinical reasoning process in a way that demonstrates why the AT meets the specific user’s needs. In this course, we will look at the information requirements to demonstrate that the essential criteria has been met. Resources and case examples will be provided during the interactive component.
Objectives:
1. Articulate at least one functional outcome based on the end user’s goals
2. Explain two different types of evidence required when justifying AT solutions
3. Demonstrate at least one way to gather evidence through the trial process
Agenda:
8:45am – Registration
9:00am – 11:00am – Session 1
11:00am – 11:15am – Morning tea
11:15am – 12:45pm – Session 1 Continued
12:45pm – 1:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm – 3:30pm – Session 2
3:30pm – Finish
PRESENTER
Roseanna Tegel
Clinical Services Specialist – Clinical Services
Permobil APAC
Roseanna Tegel joined Permobil in May 2023 as a Clinical Services Specialist after working as an Occupational Therapist in the community. She graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy and received the Prize in Undergraduate Occupational Therapy for Overall Achievement and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance scholarship. Roseanna has worked in residential and community aged care where her understanding of the need for suitable, person-centred equipment commenced. Roseanna then transitioned to community disability and quickly developed an interest for complex seating and mobility outcomes to benefit both the end user and wider network. She then stepped into a Team Leader role due to her passion for learning and best practice; supporting the Occupational Therapists with their own clinical needs and outcomes. Roseanna is motivated to support clinicians with their confidence and clinical reasoning allowing them to provide the best outcome for each individual user.
