This focused course unpacks the principles behind wheelchair cushion design and how different materials and constructions influence pressure distribution, stability and function. It guides clinicians in selecting clinically appropriate cushions based on patient presentation, risk factors and functional needs.
This course highlights the unique clinical considerations involved in bariatric seating, including pressure care, product limitations, adjustability and holistic patient assessment. It explores how to balance clinical appropriateness with accessibility, comfort and functional needs in bariatric populations.
This short course focuses specifically on active wheelchair users and the considerations required when selecting lightweight, durable and functional wheelchairs. It links user presentation, lifestyle and functional goals with appropriate wheelchair configuration, adjustability and component choices.
This foundational course introduces the core principles of wheelchair seating and basic clinical reasoning for appropriate product selection. It focuses on patient assessment, correct anatomical alignment in seating, wheelchair set-up and adjustability, and understanding how basic seating decisions can prevent secondary complications.
This course focuses on assessing paediatric patients for wheelchair and mobility products, highlighting key seating principles, postural considerations and anatomical presentations in children. It explores suitable paediatric seating solutions, accessories, and funding pathways.
This advanced course focuses on managing complex seating cases using a holistic clinical approach. It explores how posture, diagnosis, function, pressure care, and equipment selection interact, and how wheelchair adjustability, seating bases, backrests and cushions work together to achieve optimal positioning and function.