Target participants

Individuals and organisations aiming to develop appropriate wheelchair services in emergency response situations.

Course overview

The aim of this two-day workshop is to provide an overview of the challenges and solutions for wheelchair provision in disaster relief situations, and how to set up and run appropriate services in a disaster relief situation. Day 1 is the Wheelchair Services in Low Income Countries course.
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Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Define what makes an appropriate wheelchair
• List the advantages and disadvantages of a range of different types of manual wheelchair used in emergency response situations
• Describe the features of and adjustments to a range of different types of manual wheelchair
• Explain different cushion types and why they are important
• List the 8 steps of a wheelchair service and explain considerations in emergency response situations
• Explain strategies for transition from emergency to long-term service provision
• Outline how to provide awareness raising for government level decision makers for appropriate wheelchair provision as per WHO guidelines
• Demonstrate essential fitting techniques for basic level service provision
• Demonstrate essential wheelchair maintenance required for users
• Explain common techniques to modify a manual wheelchair to meet the basic needs of a wheelchair user
• Explain the essential considerations for toileting
• Demonstrate basic mobility skills including assisting users up/down steps, slopes and over rough ground
• List key prescription safety tips for common user groups in disaster situations

Price

£380

Dates

Thursday 10th – Friday 11th May 2012

Time

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location

Vassall Centre
Gill Ave
Bristol
BS16 2QQ

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