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Training & Education

Training & Education

For over 20 years, we have trained thousands of professionals and clinicians involved with the assessment and prescription of postural management equipment. There are two course formats: Postural Management & Special Seating; and 24 Hour Postural Management, Assessment and Levels of Ability.

The training course includes slide presentations, workshops and practical sessions. The training manual that will be sent to you before the course is essential pre-course reading. The course will focus on the Chailey Levels of Ability, their use as an assessment tool, the evidence base for postural management, and the design and use of the Chailey equipment.

Our Courses

Postural Management & Special Seating

Aims
The aim of the course is to develop your knowledge of the Chailey Levels of Ability and how they can be used as an effective assessment tool to measure postural ability. This information is then used to develop a twenty-four postural management programme.

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who want to develop or refresh their knowledge of postural management and equipment-related issues - occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation engineers and others who are involved in the assessment of postural ability and the prescription of equipment.

Costs
The cost of the course is £250 (including VAT). This includes:

A copy of the Second Edition of the book The Chailey Approach to Postural Management

Refreshments and lunch on both days

All course materials and an extensive Delegate Pack including an interactive CD-ROM Attendance Certificate.

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24 Hour Postural Management

Aims
The aim of the course is to develop your knowledge of the Chailey Levels of Ability and how they can be used as an effective assessment tool to measure postural ability. This information is then used to develop a twenty-four postural management programme.

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who want to develop or refresh their knowledge of postural management and equipment-related issues - occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation engineers and others who are involved in the assessment of postural ability and the prescription of equipment.

Details to be announced soon

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Further Information

The number of places on each course is strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis. A place on a course can only be booked upon receipt of either full payment, an official order or a deposit of £15 (non-refundable). We will confirm your place in writing, along with a receipt for any payment made. Full payment must be received at least six weeks before the course date. If payment is not received, the place may be offered to other people on the waiting list.

Cancellation: The course fee is refundable (less £15 processing fee) if written cancellation is received at least six weeks prior to the course date and subject to return of the 'The Chailey Approach to Postural Management' book and it being unused. Active Design Ltd reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason, in such an event Active Design Ltd shall only be liable for the refund of any course fees paid.

The more you put into a course like this, the greater the benefit on completion. We ask that you read 'The Chailey Approach to Postural Management' BEFORE the course date and come prepared to take part in mat work activities and to try out various pieces of equipment for yourselves.

If you feel you have enough information, then read the Booking Information Sheet and fax, post or email a Booking Form to us. If you need to know anything further, or would like to discuss special course requirements or ideas, then please get in contact with us.

Accommodation
Both venues are easily accessible by road and public transport. The London courses are being held at the Premier Inn, Heathrow. There are other hotels in the area.

For those of attending the course in Birmingham, this is being held at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC. Please note that this is not the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport! There is also a Premier Inn nearby and a range of other hotels.