| For Occupational Therapists;
“Spinal Cord Injury: Enabling Independence” is an overview workshop and covers
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Anatomy of the spinal cord |
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Functional outcomes anticipated for spinal cord injury level |
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The impact of spinal cord injury on occupational performance |
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The effects of spinal cord injury on body functions |
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The role of OT in facilitating people with a spinal cord injury to live independently and safely in the community (including equipment prescription,home modification, upper limb overuse syndrome and skin integrity) |
The workshop will be run in Newington on Tuesday 11th March 2008.
A follow-up workshop ‘Assessment and Prescription of Commodes for people with spinal cord injury’ will be conducted on Tuesday 13th May 2008 in Newington.
For more information on either of these workshops or to book a place please contact Margot Lilley on 8741 5603 or email margot.lilley@paraquad.org.au
For Registered Nurses;
ParaQuad is offering in-service training for Registered Nurses on health issues for adults with an acquired spinal cord injury.
Our customised approach allows us to work with you to consider the best time and place for the training and ensure that the learning outcomes are geared towards your specific needs.
If you would like to discuss training for Registered Nurses please call our Intake line (02) 8741 5674 or email training@paraquad.org.au
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