About this Event
Advanced Pressure Care Training Session
A 90-Minute Allied Health Professional Development Opportunity
Enhance Your Clinical Expertise in Pressure Area Care
Join us for an engaging and comprehensive 90-minute session designed to allied health professionals, focusing on the critical importance of pressure area care in clinical settings. This session delves deeply into the evolution and modern best practices surrounding pressure care support surfaces, offering participants invaluable insights and skills they can apply directly to their work with patients at risk of pressure injuries.
What You’ll Learn
Led by an experienced Assistive Technology (AT) and medical device Advisor, this session provides an in-depth exploration of the key elements that shape today’s clinical practice in pressure care. Topics covered will include:
- Historical Evolution: Explore how pressure care support surfaces have evolved over time, from their inception to the latest innovations, and understand why these developments matter in clinical practice.
- Best Practices: Learn about current clinical best practices in pressure injury prevention and management, focusing on both the patient's needs and practical evidence-based approaches to care.
- Clinical Judgement & Decision-Making: Gain insights into shaping your clinical reasoning when selecting the right support surfaces for patients. Learn how to justify mattress prescriptions with confidence, ensuring your decisions are backed by the latest research and industry standards.
- Product Deep Dive: Develop a thorough understanding of the pressure care products available, including:
- Various sizes and firmness levels to suit different patient needs
- Weight capacity considerations
- Reinforced durability for long-term use
- Multi-zone support systems designed to optimize patient comfort and health
- Waterproof and breathable covers for enhanced patient safety and hygiene
- Temperature management features to ensure maximum comfort
- Environmental considerations, promoting sustainability in care choices
Why Attend?
This session is an invaluable opportunity for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in pressure care, stay up-to-date with cutting-edge innovations, and improve patient outcomes through more informed product and treatment decisions. You’ll walk away with actionable knowledge, enabling you to make better clinical choices and elevate the standard of care you provide.
Session Details
All sessions run from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, with locations and dates as follows:
- Motobility Mandurah – 9th December 2024
- Motobility Osborne Park – 10th December 2024
- Motobility Joondalup – 11th December 2024
Who Should Attend?
This professional development session is ideal for allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, and clinicians working in aged care, rehabilitation, and acute care environments. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or newer to the field, this training will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to make an immediate impact in your clinical practice.
Key Takeaways
- Enhanced clinical reasoning for pressure injury prevention and management
- Deeper understanding of the features and benefits of pressure care surfaces
- Confidence in making informed, evidence-based decisions for mattress prescription
- Insights into environmental and sustainability considerations in pressure care
- 1.5 hours of training contribute to your CPD points
Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments and network with other professionals in your field.
This is a free event so get in quick.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Motobility Mandurah, 17 Gordon Road, Mandurah, Australia
AUD 0.00
