APT Free Seminar - Case By Case - Taking Wheelchair & Seating Evaluation from Initial Assessment to Final Prescription: Building Confidence Through Practice - Adult
Mulgrave Country Club, Wellington Rd & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
This is an intermediate course addressing the seating and wheelchair mobility needs of the adult population. We will take the process from the beginning including client assessment, postural mat evaluation and possible solutions for abnormal postures. We’ll then translate this information into product prescription.
This is an interactive course: the day will include hands on practice with each other and, to finish, hands on practice with a client. At the end of this workshop, participants will feel confident in assessing and prescribing seating systems and wheelchairs for the adult client. This session will focus on both power and manual systems, with a primary focus on manual wheelchairs.
Presenter: Amy Bjornson, BS, MPT, ATP
SMS Clinical Education Manager
Recently trained as a Physical Therapist in the United States, Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with the adult and paediatric neurologic populations, with specialties in the treatment of spinal cord injury, and evaluation and provision of assistive technology for clients with physical challenges. She was the director of the Seating and Mobility Clinic in Boston, MA USA and provided consultation services to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
Based in Sydney, Amy currently develops and implements national and international training programs on using Assistive Technology to enhance inclusion, health and well-being in those with physical disabilities. She also serves a product improvement and development role for Sunrise Medical, Australia.
Amy focuses on providing sound solutions that create positive results, even in challenging environments. She consistently implements innovative ideas focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Amy is a dynamic speaker who has lectured extensively on seating and mobility, wound management and the physical therapy treatment of spinal cord injured clients. She has also travelled to several developing countries, learning and sharing information with their medical communities.
Amy received her ATP certification in 1995, SMS certification in 2015 and is a friend of NRRTS and a member of RESNA. She is an active member of Wheelchairs for Humanity and Health Volunteers Overseas.
Lunch is provided. Please email training@aidacare.com.au if you have any dietary requirements.
