Certificate On Completion
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% Online Course
Accessible to anyone with an internet connection
Bulk Enrolment Support
We support bulk enrolments for organisations
Saves Your Progress
Allows you to complete in bite sized modules
CPD Points & Reflection
CPD reflection tool to count towards your CPD
Experienced Instructors
Experienced Occupational Therapist
Getting a Handle on Grab Rails & Handrails
The ability to confidently assess and prescribe grab rails and handrails within the home environment is a core skill for Occupational Therapists working with clients within the community setting.
This on-demand training is approximately 30 minutes (26 minutes to be exact!) and covers:
- Introduction to Grab Rails versus Handrails
- The influence of Australian Standards on design and positioning
- Assessment of Person, Environment & Alternatives
- Considerations for handrails and grab rails in primary areas of the home including access and bathrooms
- Recommendations including a sample scope of works
The license of this course also includes a downloadable resource – Sample Scope of Works for Handrails and Grab Rails.
Outcomes for Prescribing Grab Rails & Handrails Course
- Develop the ability to competently assess a client’s suitability for grab rails and/or handrails including when alternatives may be more appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of the different sizing and positioning options for grab rails to assess purpose and use for each option.
- Develop competence in collecting accurate measurements and evidence required for your scope of works.
Skills You will gain
Ability to identify and assess a client's need for grab rails or handrails.Ability to determine height and positioning of supports based on a client’s functional needs and existing environment.Ability to collect relevant measurements and documentation for grab rail and handrail prescription.Knowledge of the Australian Standards and their influence on grab rail and handrail design and installation.Prescribing Grab Rails & Handrails Course Syllabus
Enrolment Options
Individual License
Our training is suitable for:
- Occupational Therapists
If you are an individual, consider talking to your workplace about our bulk enrolments for your team or reimbursement for your continuing professional development.
Buy Now $49.99
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
Our online Precribing Grab Rails & Handrails course is instructed by Jacinta Belle (MOT):
- AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
- Learning and Development Lead (Community Therapy)
- Complex Home Modifications Assessor
Jacinta is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked for 10 years within the community setting assisting clients across the lifespan to achieve personal goals and increase engagement in activities that are meaningful to them.
Jacinta has worked across both disability and aged care funding bodies providing assessment and recommendations for equipment, assistive technology, skill development and home modifications.
Jacinta is passionate about delivering education and training to fellow clinicians to improve client outcomes and clinician confidence! Jacinta has completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and continues to engage in lifelong learning to refine skills and provide fresh relevant education for clients and professionals within the community setting.
Prescribing Grab Rails & Handrails Training Preview
It is always important to try before you buy so we have enabled access to a short preview of some of the content.
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 the Prescribing Grab Rails & Handrails 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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Does the course cover how to measure a rail in a shower?
Yes! The course clearly covers how to appropriately measure for a grab rail within a shower space which suits your clients needs. It also assists with determining any additional supports a client may need to complete the task, such as for the transfer in/out of the shower and while completing personal care tasks.
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What is the CPD Reflection Tool?
We have included a CPD Reflection tool with each course – to provide a platform to write your thoughts and learning from the session. It outlines questions related to your learning outcomes and how it can be applied to your current practice context. This can assist with integrating learning into your work context. As well as being used as evidence for your professional learning and registration requirements.
This is emailed to your nominated email address, as a PDF which can be printed or saved for future reference.
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I am an experienced OT, will this course be relevant?
Yes! We have designed all our courses to be a great tool as a refresher for experienced OTs or overview for new graduates. We have made them short, sharp courses which include all the primary information (nuts and bolts) on a subject, and none of the fluff (filler)! This means it’s a great format to use as a quick refresher, on the go – for topics which you may not be completing everyday and may just need a little recap!
