OT Student series: Pressure Care Mattress Prescription

Name: OT Student series: Pressure Care Mattress Prescription
Start: 2026-04-22T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-04-22T09:00:00+08:00
Location: Unicare Health

Manual Handling Equipment Masterclass

This session is designed to give occupational therapy students the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently prescribe pressure care mattresses. Learn how to enhance comfort, support skin integrity, and match equipment to individual care needs using evidence-informed best practice.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the role of pressure care mattresses in the prevention and management of pressure injuries.
Explore the latest advancements in pressure care mattress technology, including alternating air mattress systems and other innovative solutions, and apply best-practice principles to guide equipment selection.
Build clinical reasoning and decision-making skills for selecting pressure care mattresses based on individual client needs, considering factors such as mobility, medical conditions, and overall comfort.

This session is recommended for occupational therapy students looking to gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently prescribe pressure care mattresses

Ilissa Liew
Head of Clinical Eduation

Ilissa, an experienced OT, is Unicare Health’s Focused Educator in Sleep Support Surfaces. She facilitates clinical training on electric profiling beds, pressure care mattresses, and positioning aids, empowering clinicians to prescribe effective solutions for pressure injury prevention and management while improving comfort, independence, and outcomes for clients.