APT Adelaide CPD Event

Seating and Mobility Overview INCREASING CONFIDENCE FOR THE NON-SEATING SPECIALIST OT'S 5 CPD HOURS This workshop is for clinicians newer to the prescription process or those that would benefit from a refresher. We will be providing practical advice on how to evaluate, gather information and select appropriate equipment. If you have an interest or need to be more confident in assessment for wheelchairs and seating systems, and want learn more about how to successfully provide options to your clients, this is the workshop for you! _WE'LL COVER THE BASICS TO IMMEDIATELY INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE!_ * Gathering required information in an efficient manner * Sitting assessment strategies in the community * Measuring for standard/semi configured MWC and less complex PWC * Features to look for in a manual wheelchair to suit common diagnoses * Common wheelchair adjustments in increase client comfort and function * Features to look for in seat cushions to meet client needs Lunch will be arranged at the venue, for any dietary requirements or allergies please email TRAINING@AIDACARE.COM.AU PRESENTER: PRITHY SIVARAMAN PHYSIOTHERAPIST Prithy graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) from Curtin University, WA in 2007 and as a new grad had the opportunity to work with a range of complex adult and paediatric clients assessing and prescribing Assistive Technology. She hasnt looked back since, working in community based clinical centres in both WA and SA both prescribing but also providing clinical support and training. Since joining the team at Sunrise Medical in 2020 shes enjoyed sharing her ideas and working collaboratively to learn from others experiences to support clients to achieve their goals. Her favourite part of her role is configuring a solution to improve someones access or function so they can be more independent or do something they havent been able to previously. Outside of work youll usually find her in the kitchen cooking with her partner and daughter. Visit EDUCATION.AIDACARE.COM.AU for more information. Brought to you by APT: Aidacares Professional Training Program. Bookings are essential so please register to secure your spot! Covid Safe EVENT. *Spaces are limited, waiting lists may apply._* Please note that still and moving images may be taken or recorded during an Aidacare event and used in any or all of the promotional and advertising material of Aidacare. The images may be used in various media formats including online media, social media, print, newspaper, video, public display televisions and electronic means of communication and in any edited form. If you do not consent to this, please notify __MARKETING@AIDACARE.COM.AU__ prior to the event._For a full refund please contact 48 hours prior the event, we will not be able to issue a refund past this time.