Prescribing Electric Profiling Beds: An OT’s Perspective

Name: Prescribing Electric Profiling Beds: An OT’s Perspective
Start: 2026-07-15T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-07-15T09:00:00+08:00
Location: Unicare Health

Manual Handling Equipment Masterclass

Electric profiling beds play a critical role in supporting pressure care, comfort, safety, sleep quality, transfers, and long-term independence. Selecting the right solution requires thoughtful clinical reasoning and an understanding of available technologies.

This practical masterclass is designed to help build confidence in prescribing electric profiling beds across a range of clinical presentations and care environments. Participants will explore key prescription considerations including positioning, pressure management, functional outcomes, environmental factors, and compatibility with assistive technology and control systems.

Attendees will gain practical insights into current technologies, features, and prescription strategies to support more individualised, effective, and future-focused recommendations that enhance quality of life for both clients and carers.

Learning Objectives

Gain a thorough comprehension of electric profiling beds, from their features to functionalities, and how they contribute to patient care.
Learn to apply clinical reasoning in prescribing electric beds, considering client-specific needs and medical conditions for optimal comfort and care.
Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in electric beds, including control systems, compatible environmental control systems and integrations.

This session is recommended for Occupational Therapists, Senior Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Senior Physiotherapists looking to feel more confident in prescribing electric profiling beds to optimise pressure care, comfort, and quality of life.

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.