Are you an Occupational Therapist navigating the complexities of moving and handling assessments for clients with disabilities?
 
Do you find it challenging to address the needs of both the client and their family or carers while adhering to legal frameworks and maintaining a client-centred approach?
 
Master the skills needed to assess, communicate and solve moving and handling problems effectively in this comprehensive four-session foundation series.

Live Workshop: The Foundations of Moving and Handling Assessments

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

Part 1 consists of 4 sessions: 
Session 1: Thursday 27th February, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT
Session 2: Thursday 6th March, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT
Session 3: Thursday 13th March, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT
Session 4: Thursday 20th March, 10.00am - 11.30am AEDT

Duration: Each session is 90 minutes in duration. The total duration of Part 1 (consisting of 4 sessions) = 360 minutes of live online learning.

What will you learn?

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

Session 1: A Model for Understanding Moving and Handling for Clients with Disabilities

• Understand how moving and handling tasks are classified as ‘necessary’ or ‘unnecessary.’
• Develop a model to guide assessments and interventions for weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing clients.
• Identify key tasks for assessment and intervention, including training and safe work procedure documentation.
• Gain a structured approach to tackle moving and handling challenges with confidence.

Session 2: Understanding the Legislation Governing Moving and Handling in Australia

• Explore the legal frameworks occupational therapists must adhere to when advising on moving and handling routines.
• Understand your role when working with paid care workers and representing clients.
• Learn how to navigate legislation from assessment through to client discharge.

Session 3: How to Do a Moving and Handling Assessment

• Learn a framework for assessing moving and handling routines using risk management tools.
• Integrate frameworks from Session 1 to simplify assessments and reporting.
• Apply the framework to real-life tasks, identifying ‘necessary’ versus ‘unnecessary’ moving and handling practices.
• Gain practical insights into documenting findings systematically for clear communication.

Session 4: Collaborative Assessment in Moving and Handling

• Unpack the dynamics of client and stakeholder relationships during assessments.
• Explore common challenges that arise during sensitive moving and handling discussions.
• Learn strategies to maintain therapeutic engagement and build collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Implement practices that enhance relationships while solving complex moving and handling problems.

Who is this workshop for?

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

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced therapist, this training will help you navigate the complexities of moving and handling assessments with confidence and clarity.

Why attend?

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

• Learn a structured approach to assess and address moving and handling challenges.
• Gain confidence in navigating legal frameworks and advocating for client-centred solutions.
• Strengthen your ability to communicate moving and handling problems clearly and effectively.
• Build collaboration with stakeholders while maintaining positive therapeutic relationships.
• Apply theory to practice through real-life examples, interactive discussions and actionable insights.

Want to continue your learning on manual handling? We've got you covered! Aideen has put together the second part of her manual handling series for OTs eager to enhance their practice.

Be sure to check out offer in Part 2: Weight-Bearing, Moving and Handling