Prescribing Pressure Cushions in Adult OT Practice
Workshop Duration:Â 1.5 hours
Cost:Â $90.00
Are you working with clients at risk of pressure injuries but feel unsure how to confidently select the right cushion?
Are you unsure how to assess risk factors such as pressure, shear, friction and microclimate in a way that translates into clear recommendations?
This session builds clear clinical reasoning and practical confidence so you can understand pressure care principles to minimise risk of pressure injury and support long term function and comfort.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
- Understand core pressure care principles including pressure, shear, friction, microclimate and positioning
- Apply a structured OT process to assess risk, investigate causes and develop both short term and long term strategies
- Identify common seating and positioning issues that increase risk such as poor pelvic positioning and high pressure under bony prominences
- Understand cushion design including materials, immersion, envelopment and offloading
- Select appropriate cushion options based on level of pressure risk from low through to complex presentations
- Develop clear clinical reasoning to justify cushion selection and support safe and effective outcomes
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for Occupational Therapists who are involved in wheelchair seating, pressure care and assistive technology prescription.
Whether you are building your foundational knowledge or looking to strengthen your clinical reasoning, this training will enhance your confidence in pressure care assessment and cushion selection.
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Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your Occupational Therapy practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Build confidence in selecting appropriate pressure care cushions
- Strengthen your ability to assess and manage pressure injury risk
- Develop clearer clinical reasoning for seating and positioning decisions
- Improve your ability to justify recommendations in reports
- Apply practical strategies to support client safety, comfort and function
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What's included?
- Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
- Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
- Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
- Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
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Terms of purchase
Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.
Beginner Level
The content of this workshop is suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Considering more than one workshop?
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About the Presenter
Karen Maurer has over 27 years’ experience working as an OT, including many years as a senior clinician with a special interest in assistive technology for adults.
She runs Capable Spaces, a private practice supporting clients with neurological conditions, spinal cord injury & traumatic brain injury to live with dignity and empowerment, by maximising their independence in everyday life.
Sign up todayWhat Are Others Saying?
"A time-efficient resource to prompt how to shape our clinical reasoning for prescribing which track / grade of pressure cushions"
Ka T, Occupational Therapist
"Thank you for putting together such a clear and well-structured learning experience. The content was easy to follow, highly relevant to clinical practice, and supported by useful resources. I really appreciated the practical examples and focus on clinical reasoning. I’m looking forward to exploring more courses through Verve OT Learning in the future!"
Rachael D, Occupational Therapist
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Verve OT Learning Workshop Categories
Beginner
Suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Intermediate
Suitable for therapists who already have a basic understanding of the topic and some practical experience applying it in clinical practice.
The workshop builds on foundational knowledge and explores more detailed reasoning, application and problem-solving.
Advanced
Suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.
The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.
All levels
Suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.
While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.
