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.
30 May 2023: Pressure Injuries 101 – (1 – CPD Points)
Where: Online Training Webinar
Content Overview:
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:
Key learning outcomes:
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:
Outcome of workshop:
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.
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:
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
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
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