Pressure Care Assessment and  Management for OTs

An introduction to understanding pressure care principles and how to respond to these to help reduce risk of pressure injuries and assist in the prevention and management of pressure injuries.
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  • 3.5 hours CPD

  • Client case studies

    • Quizzes

    • Earn your Certificate of Knowledge

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    Apply the International Pressure Care Guidelines are critical for providing quality care and support for clients who are at risk of pressure injuries. 

    Pressure Care principles are the foundation for working with assistive technology including chairs, beds, mattresses, cushions, mobile shower commodes and so much more. 
    Review AT that can assist with reducing key risk factors of pressure, shear, friction and microclimate. 

    Course Lessons

    Karen Maurer

    Karen Maurer is an Occupational Therapist with over 27 years’ clinical experience, who runs Capable Spaces, a boutique community-based Occupational Therapy service in Newcastle NSW. Karen and her team support adults with progressive neurological conditions, palliative care and spinal cord injuries, using interventions to help people live as independently as possible in their homes, such as assistive technology, home modifications, home automation, and technology access. Karen has a passion for providing clinical supervision and practical training, supporting clinicians to grow their scope of practice to help maximise people’s independence, function and safety in the community.