REAL WORLD MEETS REALITY: HOW TO NAVIGATE THE WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

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

Kindly hosted at Mercure Townsville by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Townsville

Real World Meets Reality: How To Navigate The Wheelchair Assessment Process

This workshop provides valuable information to clinicians involved in the assessment, prescription and funding of seating and wheelchair prescription. Each attendee will learn the skills necessary to effectively perform seating and mobility assessments and provide evidence and clinical justification for the options you are recommending 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.

Agenda:

9:15am – Attendee Registration

9:30am – Start

9:30am – 11:00am – Session commences

11:00am – 11:15am – Morning tea

11:15am – 12:45pm – Session continues

12:45pm – 1:30pm – Lunch

1:30pm – 3:30pm – Session continues

3:30pm – Finish

PRESENTER

Jacinta Maurin

Postural Care and Paediatric Unit Manager

Jacinta Maurin brings to the Sunrise Clinical Hub team 25+ years of experience in the assistive technology industry. Jacinta specialized in complex postural management and 24 hour postural care through a range of roles. Jacinta is passionate about supporting kids and families in reaching their goals and finding solutions to supporting kids.

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