Latest training courses

Aims:

• To be aware of how health affects driving and how driving affects health
• To discuss the principles required when working with people who have a disability
• To give a general overview of how the body works
• To develop a greater understanding of how the body compensates when affected by health
• To explore aids, adaptations, equipment and techniques relating to driving and mobility
• To enhance analytical skills and problem solving
• To provide networking between ADIs, Mobility Centres and Driving Mobility

Objectives:

• To learn about how the body functions physically and mentally
• To be aware of symptoms of medical conditions which may affect driving ability
• To undertake practical tasks to appreciate differences in ability
• To participate in discussions, role playing and interactive tasks around health and driving
• To discuss appropriate language, legalities and ethics
• To drive an adapted car with different methods of control (subject to availability)
• To bring interested parties together to help with ongoing professional development and support those with disabilities access the community

 

Benefits of the course:

• Training opportunities provided in local area

• Networking for local ADIs

• Building a rapport between individual ADIs and their local Mobility Centre

• With agreement, will be placed on a list of ADIs offering specialist tuition

• Increased confidence and knowledge when dealing with individual clients needs

• Specialist skills for driving

• Certificate of attendance

A two day course starting at 9.30am both days and finishing at approximately 4.30pm each day.

Cost: £125 per delegate which includes course materials and refreshments.

Please note lunch is not included, but both locations have either a nearby cafe or supermarket if you need to purchase lunch.

For DM Centre Staff:

Introduction to Vehicle Adaptations Training 

14^th May 2024 at RDAC Manchester

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15th May 2024 RDAC Manchester

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17^th September 2024 at QEF

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• This course develops an awareness of a variety of adapted driving controls
• offering an understanding of the application of adaptive driving controls to overcome physical dysfunction
• discusses the advantages/disadvantages of using one method of control over another
• sets out and discusses the legal, technical and safety implications of driving an adapted vehicle

Please email Sue Annear for more details:  sue@drivingmobility.org.uk

Seating and Posture for Drivers and Passengers

• This course covers the principles of correct seating and Posture.
  • Gives an understanding of factors that negatively affect good posture and
  • the impact of compromised seating
  • Explores equipment available to support optimum posture, increase stability and comfort, reducing fatigue and adverse physical effects.
  • Explores and advises on transfer techniques

9th October 2024 at RDAC, Solihull

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