Environmental Home Modifications - The Basics (EHM1368)
Presented by Sandi Lightfoot-Collins this workshop provides foundation skills in the area of environmental modifications.
Program Overview
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
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
Sessions include:
- The theory to practice.
- Factors affecting design- legislative and person centred requirements that guide design.
- Clinical reasoning - the basis for prescription and design.
- Drawing to scale- the art of representing the environment.
- Documentation- conveying your design.
- Bathroom design requirements.
- Access design requirements.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
ACCESS:
Participants will have access available for 12 weeks from date of purchase.
CPD HOURS:
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 15
DATES:
Day 1: Friday 25 October 2024
Day 2: Saturday 26 October 2024
TIMES:
Check In : 08:30 - 08:55am - Arrival Tea and Coffee Served.
Workshop day 1 Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Workshop day 2 Saturday: 9.00am-5:00pm
VENUE:
Charles Sturt University, Albury campus, building 751. 386 Elizabeth Mitchell Dr, Thurgoona NSW 2640
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- Martin’s Travel Group Albury operates Route 908, which runs from Albury CBD to Thurgoona via North Albury, Lavington, and Charles Sturt University.
PARKING:
For parking at Charles Sturt University’s Albury campus near Building 751, you can use the designated parking areas on campus. The Albury-Wodonga campus has several parking lots available for students, staff, and visitors.
To find the most convenient parking spot:
- Check the campus map: This will show you the locations of all parking areas relative to Building 751. You can download or view the campus map
- Parking permits: Ensure you have the appropriate parking permit if required. Information on obtaining permits can be found on the university’s website.
REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSIONS
EARLY BIRD FEES: Register on or before XX 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
OTA Member: $835
Student New Graduate: $748
Non Member: $1,087
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)
STANDARD FEES: Book on or after XX 2024
OTA Member: $920
OTA Student/ New Graduate Member: $828
Non-member: $1,195
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)
*Registrations close XX 2024, 11.55pm AEDT.
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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.
WORKSHOP MATERIALS
To bring along: All participants must bring scaled ruler, pencils, rubbers and retractable tape measure.
If required, workshop materials are provided to you electronically via our online learning platform. Approximately one week prior to the commencement of the workshop we will load the course materials into the system.
To access your online learning account:
- Go to the OTA Website home page.
- Click on the Member Login button - even if you are not a Member, all registrants can use this button to login to the online learning account.
- Username: the email address you registered for the course.
- Password:To set up a password if not done or if forgotten click on the password re-set button and an email will be sent to you to create your password. You then can enter your password and login.
- Navigate to My Dashboard/My Courses and locate the course.
- Click on the login link to access the course materials.
If you can not login to your account or do not receive any correspondance within at least a week of the course start date please contact us at cpdevents@otaus.com.au.
To ensure you receive all correspondence we recommend registering for this workshop with a personal email address as business email firewalls can block OTA group or automatic emails. Also an account with your workshop materials will be created using your registered email address and it is preferrable that you have individual access to this account.. Also ensure you add cpdevents@otaus.com.au to your list of accepted email addresses. This will prevent correspondance being lost in your Junk box.
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.
Presented By
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.