AT Framework - For the OT Working with Assistive Technology in 2023 and Ready to Move to the Next Level
Two day intensive online workshop to be held 20 & 21 February 2023 from 9am to 4pm
The AT Framework is a 2-day intensive designed for OTs who have been working with AT for a few years or more supporting adults with physical conditions to live as safely and independently as possible at home.
The AT Framework will increase your understanding of supportive legislations and practice models, funding options, and practical strategies on how to get the best outcomes in the most effective and efficient ways. Be able to follow the OT process steps with checklists and tools to help you in this role.
Join us for a live 2 day Intensive (virtual) and get access to time-saving templates, step-by-step resources and learn the pro-hacks and tips to help you to develop your skills using equipment to help adults to be as independent and safe in their homes as possible.
- Be confident in knowing what really works, how to communicate this to funding bodies,
- Case studies around a variety of AT options that could help maximise independence and safety at home
- Use time-saving resources to help justify AT
- Build the resources that you need to thrive as an AT professional
- Become more efficient in meeting billable targets
- Outline your steps to grow your goals and scope of practice in AT
Learning Objectives- We will explore
- Legislations and funding bodies to support your requests
- Review of foundations of using AT to be a ‘powerful enabler of participation’
- OT practice models for assessing AT
- Practical strategies to use on home visits to enhance your assessment
- The OT process steps: step-by-step checklists, tools, to build your AT Toolkit
- What to include when writing AT reports to request funding
- Cultural considerations for AT
- Learn from other OTs across Australia to find out what works for others in similar situations
- Your challenging AT examples, with time to brainstorm options
What is included?
1. Our welcome pack includes a spiral bound AT Framework workbook and goodies mailed out to you
2. AT Toolkit curated for you to give you resources to help you work in AT:
- AT Legislation summaries
- AT Tables (low to high-cost AT options) for common AT used in the home
- Example reports: initial assessment report proforma, AT report, OT AT support letter for low-mid range AT requests (NDIS), AT supplier referral
3. The 2-day intensive training to focus on providing person-centred AT solutions, by assessing functional needs for adults aiming to remain living safely and independently at home
4. Intimate group training with loads of activities to keep you active and engaged.
About the Presenter: Karen Maurer is the Founder and Clinical Director of Capable Spaces. Karen has worked as a Senior Occupational Therapist in both public and private health sectors across the Hunter Region for 23 years. She is also a technology consultant OT for Ability Technology. Karen works with adults diagnosed with neurological conditions, those who have experienced major trauma or brain injury and individuals who are facing palliative conditions. She has a passion for assistive technology and how it can empower people, and help them to live with dignity.
Testimonials
This was such a practical course - the whole 2 days were engaging and so relevant and I now have so many resources which I can use immediately in my practice. Thank you, Karen, for making sense of AT and arming us with the tools to make better AT choices and write better reports.
The last two days were absolutely packed with valuable resources, tips, templates and strategies! I gained a lot of clarity, confidence and ideas to walk forward as a new graduate Occupational Therapist. The workshop is essential for those interested in saving time on report writing, streamlining equipment selection and getting a grasp on advocating for clients with the help of legislation. Such a practical approach too!