Prescription Framework for Assistive Technology
Workshop Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $120.00
Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm AEST
Duration: 2 hours
Unsure how to approach assistive technology assessments?
Not confident selecting the right equipment for your client?
This workshop provides a structured framework to guide your clinical reasoning and support confident, effective recommendations
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
- A comprehensive clinical framework for assistive technology assessment and prescription
- Build practical skills for assessing and recommending off-the-shelf AT (manual wheelchairs, bathroom equipment, beds, and recliner chairs).
- We will unpack the common causes of AT abandonment and discuss how to ensure client-centred, sustainable outcomes through sound clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Recognise your professional scope of practice in AT assessment and prescription and when to seek support or refer on for complex or custom AT needs.
- Feel confident delivering safe, effective, and empowering AT solutions that enhance client wellbeing and participation.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists who:
- Are early in their career and developing skills in assistive technology prescription
- Are transitioning into the assistive technology space across NDIS, health or aged care settings
- Want to build confidence assessing and recommending common assistive technology solutions
- Are seeking a clear process to guide consistent and effective AT decision making
Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Access a clear, step-by-step framework for assistive technology assessment
- Develop practical skills to support accurate and efficient AT recommendations
- Learn how to determine complexity and work within your professional scope
- Gain insights from experienced clinicians working in real-world settings
- Strengthen your ability to match clients with the right technology for meaningful outcomes
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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About the Presenter
Peta Hardy is an experienced presenter with 30 years’ experience working as an OT in the disability sector. She is founding director of Coast Rehab and combines clinical knowledge and experience with best practice guidelines to provide an informative and practical session including plenty of useful resources.
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