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Living Easier

2010 Course Dates:  31st March, 14th November
Type:  Half day: 9am - 12:30pm
Fee:  $135*
Location:  Parramatta, NSW
Instructor:  Katrina Smith
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Course Description

Refreshing and new ideas to try with clients

-Course Participant

This course is a half-day confidence booster for those Occupational Therapists who are providing skills training in this area and are wondering if there is more.

Topics covered include:

  • Energy conservation techniques
  • Modifications for different disabilities
  • The link between technique and equipment
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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course participants would have:

  • reviewed the definitions, uses of, and reasons for abandonment of Assistive Technology.
  • revised some physiology terms relevant to energy conservation and work simplification.
  • reviewed and discussed literature supporting the measurement and efficacy of energy conservation techniques and Assistive Technology in ADL.
  • formulated principals of energy conservation.
  • demonstrated and analysed various alternative ADL techniques that can be used in isolation and with Assistive Technology.
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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: $220.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $205.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $195.00 (incl. GST)

Half day training

  • Standard Fee: $135.00 (incl. GST)
  • Early Bird Fee: $120.00 (incl. GST)
  • Group/Org Fee: $115.00 (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.