Education and Development
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EDUCATION and DEVELOPMENT
Comfort Discovered is proud to be Assistive Technology Specialists, in Sydney, since 1984.
We are now offering AT Education & Training Professional sessions to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
These sessions are presented by industry experts who specialise in allied health products for improved independence, quality of life and mobility. The products discussed are of the highest of quality, innovative and designed for individuals needs. Typically these products will need to be scripted for the end user.
It is important for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to understand the products, about the design and features of the products on the market today.
The Comfort Discovered AT Education & Training Professional Sessions typically have CPD points attached. We offer light refreshments and there’s availability to visit our showroom which has the products available.
Comfort Discovered can assist with the My Aged Care, NDIS, DVA and other programs.
Here’s our upcoming events and past events.
18 July 2023: Pressure Injury Prevention & Management (Part 3)
Where: Online Training Webinar
About this Event:
Now more than ever, there is increased attention on the safety and quality of healthcare services being provided.
It’s essential for healthcare professionals to understand why and how pressure injuries occur, so that we can take proactive steps to prevent and manage them effectively. This understanding will enable us to develop proactive measures to prevent these injuries and implement timely interventions when they do occur.
This session will focus on discussing different types of equipment that can be used to prevent and manage pressure injuries. It will also cover specific considerations for special populations, such as those in palliative care, who are bariatric, or who have cognitive impairments.
This session is presented by Wound Specialist Services Founder & Director, Michelle Gibb.
Timing: Session begins at 4:00pm
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
22 June 2023: Pressure Injuries (Part 2) 101 – (1 – CPD Points)
Where: Online Training Webinar
The Topic
Managing a client with a pressure injury required a multifaceted approach that
involves the client, their caregivers, and accessing expertise in the field of
pressure injury prevention and management.
This session will use case-based scenarios to help identify different strategies that can
be used when implementing a pressure injury prevention and management plan. This
approach allows Occupational Therapists to gain practical knowledge and understand
how to prevent and manage pressure injuries better.
The final webinar for this series is coming up next month.
Be sure to watch out for it!
Timing: Session begins at 4:00pm
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
30 May 2023: Pressure Injuries 101 – (1 – CPD Points)
Where: Online Training Webinar
Content Overview:
- This upcoming session will focus on pressure injuries and their impact in Australia.
- The session will begin with an overview of the different types of pressure injuries and their effects. The latest evidence on prevention and management of pressure injuries will also be discussed.
- Attendees will gain valuable insights into the prevention and management of pressure injuries based on the latest research.
- More webinars are coming up in the series over the next few months. Be sure to watch out for them!
Timing: Session begins at 4:00pm
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
15 February 2023: Manual Handling Training – (2 – CPD Points)
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Content Overview:
- When lifting, positioning, mobilising or activating users with impaired mobility, extra care is required.
- The safety of the users is undoubtedly paramount, but the safety of the carers is equally important.
- Various care situations like toileting and sit-to-stand transfer additionally require dedicated solutions.
- This is where manual handling equipment comes in.
- In this workshop, we will cover manual handling techniques and equipment, to help you to understand and execute more effective user transfers.
Key learning outcomes:
- What is Normal Human Movement
- What Assistive Technology Tools can we utilise to assist
- What are the specific biomechanical features of AT that facilitate this
- Tips to assist in using AT to minimise Caregiver Load and improve Client function
Timing: Session begins at 10:00am
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Bookings Essential: Please email “relations@comfortdiscovered.com.au” today and secure your seat!
17 November 2022: How to Customise & Script Rise Recliners – (2 – CPD Points)
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Content Overview:
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- Brief overview of Oscar, including ISO & AFRDI certification details
- Our product range, listing individual features and benefits of each of our 9 Recliners and Health Care Mattress
- We will go through each individual customisation & modification available to each chair
- How to script an Oscar Chair, including some helpful tips
- Demo on how to make the on-site modifications to our Modular Chair
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Outcome of workshop:
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- Participants having specific knowledge on the Barwon Chair and the Modular chair
- Participants being able to identify what type of clients would benefit from these chairs
- Confidence in scripting
- An understanding of the customisations and modifications available
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Timing: Session begins at 10:00am
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
26 October 2022: Pressure Care Mattresses– (CPD)
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Team Comfort is running a short live workshop at 10:00am on Wednesday, 26th October, 2022 in our training room on the topic of Pressure Care Mattresses.
Please register at the link below and secure a seat for yourself or a colleague. We only have very limited seats available for this session.
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- Mattress Variants
- Clinical features of “Care of Sweden” Pressure Care Mattress range
- Pressure care prevention & treatment strategies
- User/ Carer expectations
- Pumpless Mattress Construction and Theory
- Pain Therapy in Pressure Care
- Introduction to Casero range of Home Care Beds
- Question answer session
- Earn one hours CPD for attending this session
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Outcome of workshop:
After attending this brief session, the participants will have an in-depth understanding of various pressure care mattress solution offered by “Care of Sweden”, a leader in pressure care solutions.
Tips of selecting the correct mattress for specific situations
Will provide an introduction for those first timers
A refresher programme for the very experienced therapists.
An opportunity to get your questions answered by an industry expert
Timing: Session begins at 10:00am
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pressure-care-mattresses-tickets-434404093337
16 September 2022: Compression Garments & Donning Aids
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Team Comfort is running a short live workshop at 10:00am on Friday, 16th September, 2022 in our training room on the topic of Compression Garments & Donning Aids.
Please register at the link below and secure a seat for yourself or a colleague. We only have very limited seats available for this session.
Choosing the best garment, size and type is so important. Plus, as easy as, possible to use and wear for the patient.
Our guest trainer Hugh Quach, Garnet Medical is going step by step through solutions that are available.
For therapists, you will be able to check out the compression garments range and ask any questions to our expert.
Timing: Session begins at 10:00am
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register HERE today and secure your seat!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/compression-garments-tickets-411746002377
24 August 2022: Patient Handling – (1.5 CPD)
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Content Overview:
Manually lifting and moving patients or residents can be unsafe and potentially lead to injury. To ensure strain-free handling and transfers, correct equipment should be used. In this session, attendees will explore a range of Patient Handling Equipment including the Star Mover, Standing and Full Lifter, the Raizer and a range of Slings.
Timing: Session begins at 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Outcome of workshop:
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- To feel confident using manual handling equipment in various circumstances.
- Improve your understanding of the Product range available for Patient Handling.
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Cost: FREE! Just your time.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/patient-handling-tickets-377144979787
1 June 2022: Falls Prevention Workshop 10:00am – 12:00pm (2 CPD’s)
Where: Comfort Discovered Training Room
Timing: 10:00am – 11:00am: Reducing falls & increasing safety
Outcomes of workshop: Suggesting the right type of Falls System for a client’s needs
In this workshop, we will cover
The difference between systems. How they can be used in the various facilities or environments
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- ♦ Corded Vs Cordless
- ♦ The different types of pads & devices available
- ♦ How to set up your system & pair devices to the monitor
- ♦ Safety features on the monitor
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Future safety management – how to care for your system & when to replace devices
Timing: 11:00am – 12:00pm: How to set up your Falls System to manage Dementia
Outcomes of workshop: Customising the Falls System to monitor dementia clients to increase safety
In this workshop, we will cover
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- ♦ Overview of the different systems for facilities and home
- ♦ How the ibeam & door reed switch works
- ♦ Pairing these devices to the monitor
- ♦ Devices to minimise agitation for the client
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Other products that can be utilised for care and support in falls & safety in home
Cost: FREE! Just your time.
3 March 2022: Lunch Time Webinar 12:00 to 1:00pm
Learn about the functions and benefits of Homecare Beds and sleep support surface technology
Who will benefit from this training?
Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Professionals and, anyone who assesses or, is involved in the decision making process for AT to ensure the best outcome is achieved for your clients.
What will you learn?
This online workshop will cover the functions and benefits of Homecare Beds and sleep support surface technology.
The training includes:
• Best practice and tips using functions and features of the Homecare Bed.
• Increase learning around pressure care and sleep support surfaces.
• Clinical considerations to prescribing the correct mattress for your client’s requirements.
• Broaden knowledge of equipment available for your client’s needs.
By attending this training, you will earn CPD points for your ongoing education.
Cost: FREE! Just your time
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/icare-homecare-beds-and-sleep-support-surface-technology-tickets-266477811307
24 March 2022: Practical ½ Day Course 8:30am to 12:30pm
Part 1 of 3: Picking the Right Manual Wheelchair Frame – Don’t Stop There – Manual Wheelchair Prescription – 4 CPD’s
Content Overview: Improve your skills with assessment and prescription for manual wheelchairs so you can select out the best chair on the first go.
We’ll discuss and describe the differences between transit, folding, rigid and tilt in space wheelchairs and the clinical benefits/considerations of each. User independence, function, long-term health and reducing overuse injuries throughout every step of the prescription puzzle will be factored with how you can apply this to trials. We’ll experience through trial and interaction how different frame styles and set-ups affect propulsion, comfort and ultimately client function. This is a great learning opportunity new OT’s and Allied Health Workers as well as for the experienced seeking to refresh knowledge.
8 April 2022: Practical ½ Day Course 8:30am to 12:30pm
Part 2 of 3: Pimp My Ride – Maximising Off-The-Shelf and Out of The Box Wheelchairs and Seating – 4 CPD’s
Content Overview: Finding ways to maximise wheelchair and seating goals with off the shelf products and a limited budget is one of the biggest challenges that we may face. During this session, we will explore how to analyse postures and implement appropriate seating solutions to meet wheelchair and seating goals, while meeting budget restrictions. A great mix of theory and practical skills!
Training Topic: Configura Chair Demonstration
Key learning outcomes:
• Demonstration of the chairs – learn “how-to”:
• Adjust the size (height, width, depth)
• Adjust the pressure care
• Adjust the postural supports
• Adjust the rise function
• Adjust the handset control access
*Earn 1 hour of CPD by attending this training session*
Please note your diaries with this “Breakfast” event.
3rd December 2020
We understand as a health professional your aim is to provide the best out come to your clients. Our goal is to support you as you play a vital part in choosing the right equipment for your clients. Our webinars and seminars provide you support, on going learning and development for the best outcome for your clients and our customers. Through this program Allied Health Clinicians, Nurses, Case Managers, Carers, Medical Professionals etc will gain cost effective, most up-to-date, relevant professional training. These programs will provide you Certificate of Attendance with skill level acknowledged and the number of contact hours – crucial for your CPD activities and professional registration.
Course 1
05.11.2020 (2.30 pm – 3.30 pm AEDT)
Clinical Training (Why); Do you need a refresher on the concepts relating to seating management and why specialised seating is so important?
Key learning outcomes:
♦ Delve into the reasons we issue seating.
♦ Introduction to the concept of seating management.
♦ The relationship between size, pressure, and posture.
♦ An overview of pressure care in seating.
♦ An overview of postural management in seating prescription.
♦ Case Study and application of concepts to a range of conditions.
Please click on the link or below image to book online; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/comfort-discovered-configura-chair-training-part-13-tickets-123262037071
Course 2:
19.11.2020 (2.30 pm – 3.30 pm AEDT)
Practical Training (What); Are you interested in the practical information of what to assess when prescribing a seating solution?
Key learning outcomes:
♦ Seating assessment strategies for the Configura chairs.
♦ Overview of the assessment form.
♦ Measuring guide for comfort and bariatric chairs.
♦ Important assessment considerations for prescribing the Configura chair.
♦ Assessment of pressure, posture, range of motion.
Please click on the link or below image to book online; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/comfort-discovered-configura-chair-training-part-23-tickets-123263381091
Course 3:
03.12.2020 (2.30 pm – 3.30 pm AEDT)
Technical Training (How); Do you want to know all the nitty gritty details of how we can adjust and make adaptations to our range of chairs?
Key learning outcomes:
♦ Demonstration of the chairs – “how-to”:
♦ Adjust the size
♦ Adjust the pressure care
♦ Adjust the postural supports
♦ Adjust the rise function
♦ Adjust the handset control access
Please click on the link or below image to book online; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/comfort-discovered-configura-chair-training-part-33-tickets-123263720105
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