Training

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:

• Independent Living Centre NSW
  
  No.1 Fennell Street
  
  North Parramatta
  
  NSW 2150

Registration forms may also be faxed with credit card details to:

• (02) 9890 0966

Early Bird Offers

*Early bird discounts are available for those who have booked/paid 3 weeks before course commencement. Discounts are also available for groups or organisations registering 5 or more participants.

Cancellation & Refunds

When a cancellation is unavoidable:

• request a refund up to 7 days prior to the course (less 10% admininstration fee)
• request a postponement to another time withing 6 months

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

Katrina Smith

B.App.Sc.OT, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Katrina has worked in health as an Occupational Therapist for over 23 years. She has a broad background in rehabilitation including neurology, spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS and chronic pain management. Katrina has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.