FROM ASSESSMENT THROUGH A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO THE MAT + POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS AND DRIVE WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

5.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

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

Kindly hosted at Mantra Mooloolaba Beach by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Sunshine Coast

AM Session: 3.5 hours

From Assessment through a Practical Introduction to the MAT

Objectives:

1. Identify the key bony landmarks of the pelvis and understand how these are used to identify postural asymmetries.

2. Demonstrate the assessment process for defining reducible postural asymmetries.

3. Demonstrate ROM measurements in relation to seated posture.

4. Identify postural points of control in relation to product parameters.

This course is a practical introduction or refresher into the Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT). The focus of this session is recognising reducible vs non-reducible asymmetries. The 3 parts of the MAT will be explained, demonstrated and practiced. Considerations of completing this assessment within someone’s home environment will be discussed and practical strategies will be provided during the practical session. This session will aim to increase your understanding and confidence when completing the MAT and demonstrate how to use this information/assessment within your practice. Come along prepared to complete a full MAT on a peer and have a MAT completed on you.

PM Session: 2 hours

Power Seat Functions and Drive Wheel Configurations – Endless possibilities with powered mobility

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.

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?

This course 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.

PRESENTER

Rika Millen

Permobil Clinical Services Specialist

Occupational Therapist

Rika Millen joined Permobil in May 2022, as a Clinical Services Specialist.

After graduating from Western Sydney University in 2014, with a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy, Rika began working at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney. After rotating through a range of clinical areas, Rika moved into the Spinal Injuries Unit, where her passion for seating and assistive technology was ignited.

Rika has since worked closely with clients and therapists across Seating Clinic, Spinal Pressure Care Clinic and the Spinal Injuries Unit to devise customised seating solutions to enable clients to reach their goals.

Most recently working as the OT Team Leader in the Spinal Injuries Unit, Rika developed a passion for teaching and mentoring clinicians, which she hopes to develop and expand on in her new role at Permobil. Outside of work you’ll find Rika running, hiking, skiing or working on her golf handy cap.

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