Enable Lifecare Configura Training


Configura Chairs: Introduction to seating management- newcastle


Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Venue: Active Mobility Showroom, 7 Poynton Place, Thornton, NSW 2322
Presenter: Chanelle Olivier
CPD Points: 4.5 CPD Points


Configura Chairs: Introduction to Seating Management:

Part 1: Clinical Training & Interactive Simulation Seating Management (2 hours)

This session combines theoretical knowledge with an interactive simulation to lay the foundation for effective seating management. Participants will:

  • Explore the importance of seating and the basic concepts of seating management.
  • Understand the relationship between size, pressure, and posture in seating.
  • Gain an overview of pressure care and postural management in seating.
  • Learn why Configura chairs are a preferred seating solution.
  • Simulation to solution: Engage in interactive seating simulations to understand how various conditions, such as mobility impairments or neurological disorders, impact seating needs.

Part 2: Practical Training Seating Management (2 hours)

  • Building on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, this session focuses on hands-on training with Configura chairs. Participants will:
  • Learn seating assessment strategies specific to Configura chairs.
  • Get an overview of the assessment tools available for seating management.
  • Follow a measuring guide for Configura chairs to ensure proper fit and comfort.
  • Watch demonstrations of Configura chairs to understand their features and benefits.
  • Engage in case studies to determine what adjustments need to be made to Configura chairs, ensuring personalised seating solutions and discussions on the clinical justification for seating choices.

Q&A: Receive personalised feedback and address any practical concerns.

 

Learning Outcomes:


    • Understand the critical aspects of seating management and the role of Configura chairs in providing effective solutions.
    • Apply knowledge of pressure care and postural management to enhance patient comfort and safety.
    • Conduct thorough seating assessments and select the appropriate Configura chair for individual patient needs.
    • Confidently adjust and customise Configura chairs to meet specific requirements.
    • Utilise clinical reasoning to justify seating choices, backed by practical experience and case study insights

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All attendees will receive an attendance certificate for their professional development requirements.

 

About the Speaker

 Chanelle Haedshot

Chanelle Olivier is an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Educator at Enable Lifecare.

Hailing from South Africa, Chanelle brings a wealth of experience from her tenure in public hospitals.

After relocating to Australia, she dedicated 18 months to working within the disability sector, providing invaluable support to NDIS participants.

Now settled in Bendigo, Chanelle's passion for Assistive Technology has found a home at Enable, where she eagerly offers clinical guidance to OTs and product consultants across the dealership network.

Her enthusiasm for innovative projects fuels her commitment to making meaningful contributions within the industry.

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