Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking to refine your skills in weight-bearing moving and handling interventions?
 
Do you find it challenging to navigate the complexities of prescribing devices, managing client resistance and developing clear, effective procedures for weight-bearing clients?
 
This six-session series delves into the nuances of weight-bearing moving and handling interventions. From device selection to reporting and safe work procedures, this series will equip you with practical strategies and frameworks to address challenges confidently and collaboratively..

Live Workshop: Weight-Bearing, Moving and Handling

This is the second installment of a not-to-be-missed series presented by Aideen Gallagher, manual handling author, advisor and educator.

Part 2 consists of 6 sessions:
Session 1: Thursday 27th March, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT
Session 2: Thursday 3rd April, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT
Session 3: Thursday 10th April, 10.00am - 11.30am AEST
Session 4: Thursday 17th April, 10.00am - 11.30am AEST
Session 5: Thursday 24th April, 10.00am - 11.30am AEST
Session 6: Thursday 1st May, 10.00am - 11.30am AEST

Duration: Each session is 90 minutes in duration. The total duration of Part 2 (consisting of 6 sessions) = 540 minutes of live online learning.

What will you learn?

In this six-session series, you will gain the following insights and tools:

Session 1: Device Discovery - Sit-to-Stand and Stand Pivot Aids Compared

• Compare various non-powered devices for weight-bearing standing transfers.
• Understand the similarities and differences between sit-to-stand and stand pivot aids.
• Learn how to identify when a client’s function has deteriorated beyond the use of these devices.
• Gain strategies for initiating conversations about alternative options with clients and their families.

Session 2: Standing Hoists - To Prescribe or Not to Prescribe?

• Explore the skill sets clients need to safely use powered standing hoists.
• Learn strategies for prescribing standing hoists and managing transitions when the device is no longer appropriate.
• Discover collaborative approaches to support clients during times of change.

Session 3: Handling Resistance - When Clients Decline Full Lifting Hoists

• Understand the OT’s role when a client declines a full lifting hoist despite safety concerns.
• Develop a framework for working collaboratively with clients to maintain safety for all parties involved.
• Learn strategies for addressing resistance while respecting the client’s autonomy and preferences.

Session 4: Crafting Precision - Writing Effective Weight-Bearing Reports

• Unpack the structure of manual handling risk assessments and reports for weight-bearing clients.
• Learn how to set up an assessment and include essential elements in your reporting.
• Incorporate the NSW Code of Practice for Manual Tasks and relevant legislation into your reports.

Session 5: Lifting Off the Ground - Comparing Three Transfer Devices

• Explore the options for moving clients off the floor and assess if a hoist is always the best solution.
• Objectively evaluate two devices for off-the-floor transfers, considering client skill sets and worker assistance.
• Learn how to complete off-the-floor hoist transfers safely, efficiently and with high quality.

Session 6: Safety First - Developing Procedures for Weight-Bearing Clients

• Discover how to create safe, efficient and high-quality care routines for weight-bearing clients.
• Learn how to provide guidance and training for clients and their carers.
• Outline the elements of a safe work procedure to produce quality documents for participants and their carers.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop series is ideal for OTs working with clients who require weight-bearing moving and handling interventions.

Why attend?

This workshop series provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development. By attending, you will:

• Gain confidence in selecting and prescribing devices for weight-bearing moving and handling.
  Develop frameworks for managing resistance and collaborating with clients.
  Strengthen your ability to write clear, effective reports that align with legal requirements.
  Build expertise in creating safe work procedures that ensure high-quality care routines.
  Apply theory to practice through real-life examples and interactive discussions, helping you translate knowledge into actionable skills.

Have you checked out Part 1 of Aideen's manual handling series?

More info on Part 1: The Foundations of Moving and Handling Assessments here: