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On-Site Courses

The clinical services team is excited to offer a range of educational
opportunities in 2022. We have introduced a range of new workshops
along with some of our most popular foundation courses.

Types of Training

ONLINE TRAINING

This is delivery of theoretical content virtually via an online meeting platform, this can be combined with a visit from your local Permobil Sales Representative to allow hands on time with relevant product.
The Clinical Services Team also has a library of previous webinars available through Permobil On-demand and Permobil Express Learning.

FACE TO FACE

These are in-person workshops where one of our educators will provide clinical training. These workshops include theoretical foundation learning which is then consolidated with hands on time with products.

HANDS ON

These are in-person workshops that focus on the practical components of wheelchair and seating, allowing hands on time with Permobil products to compliment theoretical learning. Each Hands On module is associated with recommended companion learning, this learning can be either be online or a face to face training alongside the Hands On workshop.


Workshop Content

BEGINNER LEVEL WORKSHOP

These workshops are intended for therapists who are new to prescribing wheelchairs and seating, or are working towards / recently obtained their WMPML1 credential. These workshops are intended to complement the existing national training workshops.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WORKSHOP

These workshops are intended for therapists who have some experience in prescribing wheelchairs and seating or are working towards / recently obtained their WMPML2 credential. These workshops are intended to complement the existing national training workshops.

ADVANCED LEVEL WORKSHOP

These workshops are intended for therapists who are confident in prescribing wheelchairs and seating and are seeking specialised knowledge on a particular aspect of wheelchair and seating. These trainings are available upon request, please contact rachel.maher@permobil.com for further information.


Hands On Series

These two-hour in-person workshops allow you ‘hands on’ time with product – time to sit on, drive, explore, compare and contrast different products with different features or different configurations.

Seating and Positioning

Beginner level:
Introduction to MAT assessment, Properties and features of seating and how to apply these when selecting products for trial

Intermediate level:
Review of MAT assessment, Review of reducible vs non-reducible postures and use of modular seating products

Power Mobility

Beginner level:
Explore drive wheel configuration, power seat functions, electronics and basic programming

Intermediate level:
Explore alternative drive controls, power standing, advanced programming, suspension, and motors

Manual Mobility

Beginner level:
Introducing scripted manual chairs – compare folding vs rigid frame chairs and impact of configuration on self-propelling

Intermediate level:
Compare frame materials and design, getting it right: measuring for scripted chairs, explore power assist


Funding Series

Obtaining funding for equipment can be a time consuming process, however learning what information is needed and how to document this on a funding request can help streamline the process. These sessions can be delivered either online or in person.

These sessions can be delivered online or in person and can be tailored to contain information from the following modules

・Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Funding Requests

・Report Writing for Complex Equipment Solutions

・Use of Outcome Measures for Funding Requests


Scripted Manual Series

This series is a deep dive into scripted manual wheelchairs, taking a closer look at shoulder health in manual wheelchair users, the materials used in the manufacturing of manual wheelchairs and use of power assist. This series is a mixture of online and in-person learning.

・Focus on Shoulders

・The substance and design of custom manual wheelchairs

・Power Assist