Course Description

With so many different pressure-relieving products on the market, how do you know which one to choose and when to apply it? Discover the features and properties of the various products and find out how to apply them to clients at risk of developing pressure sores.

This full day includes an overview of pressure and:

• identifying pressure sore risks
• pressure sore management methods
• cushion features and properties
• clinical reasoning for cushion selection
• introduction to pressure mapping

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• accurately identify pressure sore stages
• determine clients at risk for developing pressure sore areas
• gain an understanding of different pressure risk assessment scales
• describe the basic characteristics of pressure relieving mediums
• identify pressure cushion and mattress features and properties that need to be considered in the selection process
• apply cushion and mattress knowledge to match client needs through case study

How to Register

To register for this course please fill out this registration form with payment details and send to:

• Assistive Technology Australia
  
  PO Box 8034
  Westpoint Blacktown
  NSW 2148

Registration forms may also be sent with credit card details:

• Fax to (02) 8814 9656
• Email to Training Team: training@at-aust.org

Refunds

If a student withdraws from the course after they have confirmed their enrolment, i.e. submitted their enrolment form to AT-AUST, the student may:

• Substitute a person at any time. The substitute must be from the same workplace and similar background or position within the organisation
• Request a refund up to 7 days prior to the commencement of the training, less a 10% administration fee
• Request a transfer to another program within the current financial year

All fees for any RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) undertaken by AT-AUST for any student who withdraws from a course after they have confirmed their enrolment will be payable in full by the student.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy

• AT-AUST reserves the right to cancel a program when there are insufficient enrolments or unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by email. If we cannot place the applicant in another program, we will refund the full course fee.
• AT-AUST will notify students as soon as possible if a course is cancelled
• AT-AUST does not take responsibility for any student’s costs associated with any such cancellation including airfares, travel or accommodation

Accessibility

AT Australia at Blacktown is accessible for people with a disability.
Additional learning support during training and assessment can be arranged with prior notice.