Training

Course Description

Transitioning from a manual to a powered wheelchair can have significant impacts on resources and function. With more and more power assist options on the market these are becoming popular options both as primary mobility devices or to provide occasional assistance to mobilisation in certain environments. Products range from systems that amplify current functional mobilisation to small motors that operate via a joystick like a powered mobility base. Areas covered include:

• What are the types of power assist options available on the market?
• What factors do you need to consider?

Learning Outcomes

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

• Identify at least 3 different power assist options currently available
• Identify when power assist may be a better solution than a powered mobility base
• Identify the factors to consider when prescribing a power assist option
• Identify the clinical implications of different power assist options

How to Register

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

• Independent Living Centre NSW
  
  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

The ILC 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.