Pressure Cushion Prescription

For those who prefer face-to-face learning, who don’t want to wait for our Pressure Cushion Remote Hands-on Learning Program, or who want a more comprehensive learning experience. Jump the queue with our in-person workshop on pressure cushion prescription.

Complete the online Microsoft Sway before you come (available here). At the face-to-face workshop explore a wide range of cushions, learn to use pressure mapping, and be ready to discuss example cases from your practice.

The target group includes;

• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Rehabilitation engineers
• Allied health assistants / therapy assistants
• Students from the above professions

What you'll cover:

• Pressure cushion design principles
• Client assessment
• Cushion selection
• Cushion evaluation
• Hands-on trial of a wide range of cushions
• Pressure mapping
• Foam cushion adjustment
• Set-up and maintenance of cushions
• Case studies

Presenters:

Dr Kieran Broome, Occupational Therapist, Advanced Clinical Educator, Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme

Kieran is a part-time clinical educator and research, as well as a part-time occupational therapist in a rural generalist private practice. He has previously supervised research students investigating the performance of pressure cushions using pressure mapping.