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Bulk Enrolment Support
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Saves Your Progress
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CPD Points & Reflection
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Experienced Instructors
Experienced Occupational Therapist
About this course
Bed rails and bed transfer aids are commonly seen within our community for both aged care and disability clients. Recommendations for bedrails can result in increased risk to our clients, due to entrapment and risk of asphyxiation. So, how do we determine which clients will be suited to using bed rails and/or bed transfer aids?
In this short course, we explore the considerations for prescribing bed transfer aids as well as alternatives which could be implemented, when a bed rail is not appropriate.
This on-demand training is approximately 30 minutes (26 minutes to be exact!) and covers:
- The purpose of both bedrails and bed transfer aids, including the main difference between these aids
- Common risk factors
- Assessment including person; environment and entrapment risk considerations
- Consideration of alternative options which may be prescribed to support clients functional needs and goals
- Maintenance considerations once a bed transfer aid is prescribed to ensure ongoing safety and suitability
The license of this course also includes FREE downloadable resources including – Bed Transfer Aid Acknowledgement of Risk Consent Form; and Client Factsheets: Bed Transfer Aids (Fixed & Unfixed) which can be provided to clients to understand the risk; installation and use of bed transfer aids.
The Bed Transfer Aid Acknowledgement of Risk Consent Form includes:
- Description which outlines purpose of bed transfer aid
- Acknowledgement of risk
- Allocated sections for client and other relevant parties to sign document, acknowledging consent/agreement
Registration for this course also includes FREE access to our Bed; Mattress & Bed Transfer Aid Prescription Support Tool mentioned in this course, which supports you and your team to complete a full sleep system assessment to assist with the development of a prescription plan.
The Bed; Mattress & Bed Transfer Aid Prescription Support Tool includes:
- Person Considerations
- Equipment Considerations
- Environment Considerations
- Bed Transfer Aid Decision Making Pathway (Including Decision Matrix; Entrapment Risk & Mitigation; Alternative Options)
Outcomes for Prescribing Electric Profiling Beds Course
- Develop an understanding of the functional use and purpose of bed rails and bed transfer aids.
- Understand the common risk factors that may impact a clients suitability for bed rails and transfer aids.
- Develop knowledge of alternative interventions which may address a clients functional goals.
Skills You will gain
Ability to identify risk factors for bedrailsDetermine the difference and use of bed rails versus bed transfer aidsAbility to identify alternative intervention options which may meet clients functional needsCourse Syllabus
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Enrolment Options
Individual License
Our training is suitable for:
- Occupational Therapists
- Allied Health Professionals
- Nursing Staff / Managers
- Prescribing Health Professionals
If you are an individual, consider talking to your workplace about our bulk enrolments for your team or reimbursement for your continuing professional development.
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Multiple Licenses
We partner with organisations such as:
- Occupational Therapy companies
- Allied Health companies
- Aged Care & NDIS organisations that employ Occupational Therapists
We take care of your teams enrolment and technical support.
Please contact us for bulk license pricing.
Contact UsOur Instructors
This course is instructed by Rachael Hayes (B Occupational Therapy, Honours), AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist.
Rachael is an Occupational Therapist entering her 5th year of clinical practice, working within the paediatric, aged care and disability sectors, to support individuals to increase their independence and engagement in activities that are important to them.
Rachael has worked across both the aged care and disability funding bodies, providing assessment and recommendations for required supports, equipment, assistive technology, skill development and home modifications.
Rachael thrives in collaborating with clients and their key supports to achieve client / family centred practice, to assist in the achievement of their individualised goals and enhance their quality of life. Rachael is passionate about empowering other allied health clinicians to feel confident in their service provision and skillset, to improve client outcomes and experiences within the health sector.
Course Preview
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Course Certificate
On completion of our course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
We are able to provide organisations that bulk enroll their team with compliance reports for their training records.
FAQs about this course
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How long will I have access to the course for?
You will have access for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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I'd like to sign up my organisation. How does this work?
Please contact us with your request and we will provide a bulk-license quote.
We organise bulk enrolment of your team.
Staff are then granted access to our training.
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I work in a Residential Aged Care Facility, will this course be relevant to me?
Yes! Within the course we recommend you always refer to your workplace policy and procedures regarding prescription of equipment and assistance aids. We also provide a range of alternative options which may be better suited to your clients, and could be implemented within the workplace!
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I have prescribed bedrails or bed transfer aids before, will this course assist me?
Yes! This course is targeted to health professionals who are both new to prescribing this type of equipment as well as those who are looking for a refresher, to stay up to date with best practice principles. We also provide several FREE resources including an assessment tool, that can assist you with improving your competence and confidence when prescribing bed transfer aids!
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