In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Wheelchair and Seating Workshop

2023thu15jun9:00 amthu4:00 pmIn-Person Workshop: Introduction to Wheelchair and Seating Workshop

Event Details

Learn about how to prescribe
wheelchairs and seating. In this
workshop we take you through the
World Health Organization’s 8 step
process of wheelchair prescription:
referral, assessment, selection,
funding and ordering, wheelchair
preparation, fitting, user training, and
follow-up. Consolidate your clinical
reasoning and practical skills with
manual, power and tilt-in-space
wheelchairs. Features include the
simple mechanical assessment tool
(MAT), case studies of selection and
fitting, and hands-on experience with
a range of wheelchairs and seating
options.

Time

(Thursday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Cannon Hill

Acknowledgement

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CCQ acknowledges the traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.