Course Description

Getting the right fit between the client and the manual wheelchair is an essential part of the prescription process. This full day course covers clinical aspects of manual wheelchair prescription, and provides hands-on investigation of manual wheelchair features.

Topics covered include:

• Measuring a client for a manual wheelchair
• Clinical reasoning in manual wheelchair assessment
• Product knowledge and manual wheelchair feature update
• Transportation and handling of manual wheelchairs
• Environmental considerations and constraints

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training day participants will be able to:

• accurately measure and record the dimensions of the wheelchair user
• identify the key factors in a holistic wheelchair assessment
• identify the styles and features of commercially available manual wheelchairs and apply these to individual needs
• expand their knowledge of commercially available vehicle transportation options for users and carers
• demonstrate safe wheelchair handling and lifting procedures
• understand the importance of a maintenance checklist for wheelchairs to educate clients.
• be aware of the relevance of environmental considerations as part of the wheelchair assessment process.

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 faxed with credit card details to:

• (02) 8814 9656

Cancellation & Refunds

When a cancellation or refund is unavoidable, you can:

• Substitute a person in the course
• Request a refund up to 7 days prior to the course (less 10% admin fee)
• Request a transfer to another course

Assistive Technology Australia reserves the right to cancel a course when there are unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by phone. If we cannot place the applicant in another course, we will refund the full amount.

The ILC is accessible for people with a disability. Additional learning support during training and assessment can be arranged with prior notice.

Instructor Profile

Tracee-lee Maginnity

Trained in New Zealand, has over 10 years experience in the assessment, prescription and fitting of complex seating and mobility. Tracee-lee has presented and educated on this topic both in Australia and New Zealand. She has worked as a consultant clinican and educator.