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Household Seating

Course Dates:  2012 dates to be advised
Type:  Half day: 9am - 12:30pm
Fee:  $150*
Location:  Parramatta, NSW
Instructor:  Katrina Smith
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Course Description

Facilitator was excellent with great real life examples.

-Course Participant

This half day course covers all aspects of seating in the home environment, including lounge chairs, dining chairs, the home office and commercially available supports.

Topics covered include:

  • Biomechanics of seating
  • Common seating issues
  • Features of household seating
  • Commercially available supports
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Learning Outcomes

At the of the training participants will be able to:

  • understand the correct biomechanics of seating
  • identify functional goals of seating
  • differentiate between the ready posture and the relaxation posture
  • describe the various pelvic and spinal presentations that impact on seating
  • revise correct manual handling regarding sit to stand techniques
  • identify factors in chair prescription
  • review alternatives to purchasing a new chair.
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How to Register

To register for this course please fill out this registration form with payment details and send to:

  • Independent Living Centre NSW

    No.1 Fennell Street

    North Parramatta

    NSW 2150

Registration forms may also be faxed with credit card details to:

  • (02) 9890 0966
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Early Bird Offers

*Early bird discounts are available for those who have booked/paid 3 weeks before course commencement. Discounts are also available for groups or organisations registering 5 or more participants.

Full day training

  • Standard Fee: $250.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $225.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $215.00 (incl. GST)

Half day training

  • Standard Fee: $150.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $135.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $130.00 (incl. GST)
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Cancellation & Refunds

When a cancellation is unavoidable:

  • request a refund up to 7 days prior to the course (less 10% admininstration fee)
  • request a postponement to another time withing 6 months

The ILC reserves the right to cancel a course when there are unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by phone. If we cannot place the applicant in another course, we will refund the full amount.

The ILC is accessible for people with a disability. Additional learning support during training and assessment can be arranged with prior notice.

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Instructor Profile

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Katrina Smith

B.App.Sc.OT, Cert IV Training & Assessment

Katrina has worked in health as an Occupational Therapist for over 23 years. She has a broad background in rehabilitation including neurology, spinal cord injury, HIV/AIDS and chronic pain management. Katrina has a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.