Training and development

Training and Development 

Training programmes or on the job mentoring is available in the fields of:

1. Wheelchair seating assessment

    To include:

1.1 Basic principles and benefits of posture management

1.2 Effective ergonomics and bio mechanics in wheelchair use

1.3 Principles of assessing and prescribing manual wheelchairs

1.4 Principles of assessing and prescribing powered wheelchairs

1.5 Seating support and tissue viability

2. The Selection of slings and hoists

    To include:

2.1 The assessment process

2.2 Sling selection

2.3 Hoist selection

2.4 Compatability issues

2.5 The transfer process and teaching carers the 'how to'

3. The Selection of Beds and Mattresses

   To include:

3.1 The assessment process

3.2 Mattress selection

3.3 Bed selection

3.4 The transfer process