WORKSHOP SUMMARY

ENVIRONMENTAL HOME MODIFICATIONS - THE BASICS (EHM1376)

This two day workshop provides foundation skills in the area of environmental modifications. It presents the participant with practical tasks for completion and  provides them with skills in measurement, design and  a client centred approach to home modifications.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Occupational Therapists who are new to the area of environmental modifications, or those that wish to refresh their skills.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

PRESENTER

Sandi Lightfoot-Collins

Sandi Lightfoot - Collins is a practising OT with diverse clinical skills spanning in excess of 34 years across diverse fields.

The last 25 years have focussed on environmental modifications and the impact on users. She has presented nationally on home modifications, across various funding bodies and complexity. Presentations on environmental modifications has occurred within both locally and internationally.

These skills have seen her work with local councils on access and modifications, as well as working as a planner for redevelopments of new build/retro fit of a hospital. She teaches into the undergraduate and masters course within the OT faculty at Sydney University and maintains a private consultancy.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Please note: all participants must bring pencils, erasers, a scaled ruler and retractable tape measure. 

CPD HOURS:

Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 15

DATES: 

Day 1: Monday 19 August 2024
Day 2: Tuesday 20 August 2024

TIMES:
Check In : 08:30 - 08:55am - Arrival Tea and Coffee Served.
Workshop day 1 : 9:00am-5:00pm
Workshop day 2 : 9.00am-5:00pm 

VENUE:
Hotel Verge Launceston
50 Tamar Street, Launceston
Tasmania

REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSIONS

*Registrations close 8 August 2024, 11.55pm AEST.

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INCLUSIONS:
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please note any dietary requirements are confirmed at time of registration.

WEBINAR MATERIALS

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DISCLAIMER

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)

T&C's are available here

CONTACT US

Please direct all enquiries to info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878