Justifying our seating solutions
This engaging session has been designed for those who are keen to augment their skills in the AT application process that surrounds seating assessments, specifically complex seating, postural and pressure considerations and how to effectively address the NDIS ‘reasonable & necessary’ criteria for features and recommended components. Included will be some resources to aid in clinical justification of features and the evidence based, best practice recommendations which underpin complex seating prescription.
Workshop duration: 2 Hours
Cost: $105.00
Book NowAbout the Presenter:
Elissa is an Occupational Therapist and Director of Total Rehab, an allied health provider based on the Gold Coast. Since graduating in 2005, Elissa has been lucky enough to work with some amazing therapists and interdisciplinary teams, effectively strengthening her skills and augmenting her knowledge in wheelchair prescriptions, functional assessments, manual handling and home modifications. Elissa’s comprehensive experience has led her to lecture and tutor at University, teaching future OTs the basics of foundational scripting. She has a special focus on all things seating and a passion for complex scripting, sports and disabilities, education and training, and supporting other therapists through professional development and mentorship.