POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS AND DRIVE WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS: ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES WITH POWERED MOBILITY + POWER ASSIST DEVICES: GAIN INDEPENDENCE WITH SOME POWER ASSISTANCE
(Topics 9 & 7 – Permobil Learning Pathways)
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with morning tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee included
Kindly hosted at Aidacare Port Macquarie Showroom
Come and join us for a day of clinical education!
AM Session: Power Seat Functions and Drive Wheel Configurations: Endless Possibilities with Powered Mobility
Do you understand the differences in drive wheel configuration and power seat functions but want to develop your knowledge on how these can be used to increase function? The morning session will take a deep and technical dive into the different power seat functions (PSFs) and the functional benefits they can have with reference to relevant evidence-based practice (EBP). We will explore how they work and what effects they may have on other components of the chair.
During the hands-on section, we will get into the PWCs to test out the suspension systems and feel the differences when navigating over uneven terrains or turning in tight spaces. Jump into the chairs and compare mid and front wheel drive bases and attempt to complete different functional tasks using a combination of PSFs.
Objectives:
1. Identify 2 functional benefits and considerations of each PSF.
2. Understand the impact drive wheel configuration has on environmental access.
3. Gain an understanding of the functional impact different actuators can have on PWC performance.
PM Session: Power Assist Devices: Gain Independence with some Power Assistance
Who benefits from a power assist device (PAD) and what do we need to consider during an assessment? Are all PADs compatible with all types of MWCs? The afternoon part of this course looks at the different PAD options, exploring the benefits and challenges of each with reference to relevant EBP. We will work through what information is needed from an assessment, potential clinical reasoning strategies and how this relates to identifying the most appropriate device for trial.
Objectives:
1. Identify how front, main and rear wheel PAD are installed and detached from a MWC.
2. List 3 reasons why you may choose one type of PAD over another (with reference to a case study that will be provided).
3. Identify the benefits of PADs with reference to relevant evidence-based practice (EBP).
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
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