WORKSHOP: Environmental Home Modifications - The Basics - CANBERRA

This is a two day workshop for Occupational Therapists covering the knowledge and skills base required to prescribe environmental modifications in a residential setting. This workshop is targeted at Occupational Therapists who have minimal to medium experience in home modifications and is suitable for new graduates, for those returning to clinical work or changing area of practice, and for those who would like a refresher.

 

Using a combination of theory sessions and practical activities, it is expected that participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of the environment and its importance as a core concept of occupational therapy
• Have an understanding of the theories and models influencing OT practice
• Consider how the concept of the environment influences daily decisions in occupational therapy practice
• Understand the relationship the Australian Standards have in relation to design
• Understand the relationship that the Building Code of Australia has in relation to design
• Articulate the principles of OT intervention in design

 

Prerequisites:
This workshop is targeted at Occupational Therapists who have minimal to medium experience in home modification assessments.

Presenter: Sandi Lightfoot

CPD Hours: You may claim up 12 hours by attending this workshop

Date: Friday 26 & Saturday 27 February 2016

Time:
Day One
Registrations: 8.45am
Course: 9am to 4.00pm
Day Two: 9am to 4.00pm

 

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Dates

Fri 26 Feb 2016 - Sat 27 Feb 2016
Sat 27: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri 26: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

This workshop is being held in Canberra. Venue to be confirmed.

Pricing

Member’s Standard Price: $550
Student Member: $390
Non Members: $915
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)

Contact

Phone 02 9648 3225
Link Workshop Details

Additional Information

Created 8th December 2015