Target participants

Carers, care assistants, family members and PT and OT assistants, social services staff and learning support assistants.

Course overview

The aim of this course is to understand the principles of seating, the benefits of proper seating and how to practically apply them to your client’s needs on a daily basis. Download the full course outline »

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Define upright and aligned posture
• Describe the principles of correct posture in sitting
• Describe the principles of correct posture in lying
• Describe common difficulties with posture in sitting and lying and the consequences
• Describe the benefits of posture management for seating and lying
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of cushions in order to be able use them correctly
• List the risk factors for pressure management and prevention techniques
• Identify when a person is at risk and requires review
• List at least 4 reasons to refer for follow-up

Price

£150

Date

Monday 18th June 2012

Time

8:30 AM – 4:15 PM

Location

Vassall Centre
Gill Ave
Bristol
BS16 2QQ

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