Driving Mobility to deliver CPD seminars and assessment insight at OT Show - Driving Mobility

Driving Mobility to deliver CPD seminars and assessment insight at OT Show

Occupational Therapists from Driving Mobility, the national charity which coordinates driving assessment centres with the Department for Transport, will be offering ‘express’ on-stand CPD seminars at the OT Show. (Stand L30 NEC, 23rd and 24th November 2022).

Occupational Therapists from Driving Mobility, the national charity which coordinates driving assessment centres with the Department for Transport, will be offering ‘express’ on-stand CPD seminars at the OT Show. (Stand L30 NEC, 23rd and 24th November 2022).

The CPD schedule is as follows:

 

  1. ‘Maintaining independent mobility’

Dates and times:        23rd Nov – 11:30-11:45 and 14:30-14:45

                                    24th Nov – 11:30-11:45 and 14:30-14:45

Speakers:                   Jaqueline Guerin, Occupational Therapist

David Blythe, General Manager, William Merritt Centre

Synopsis:
These CPD sessions will outline how Driving Mobility assessments identify physical and cognitive client abilities, with a view to maintaining or regaining safe driving.  Each assessment establishes a person’s fitness-to-drive relative to specific medical conditions and is carried out by qualified OTs and Approved Driving Instructors.

 

Learning outcomes:

  • Delegates will reflect on the role of occupational therapy within driving
  • Greater appreciation of the link between driving and independence
  • Consideration of the practical elements of a driving assessment ie. cognitive skills and physical function
  • Develop greater understanding of vehicle adaptions and support to remain driving

 

 

  1. ‘Safe Travels – car seat options for children with additional needs’

Dates and times:        23rd Nov – 10:30-10:45 and 12:30-12:45

Speaker:                     Clare Jones, Occupational Therapist

Synopsis: Led by an OT with specialist paediatric knowledge, this CPD topic will explore potential in-vehicle equipment for children with additional needs including challenging behaviour.

 

 

Learning outcomes:

  • Understanding how specific equipment can provide safe travel for children with postural and mobility challenges
  • Exploration of moving and handling options
  • Knowledge regarding the Motability Scheme, wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) and vehicle adaptations for passengers
  • Awareness of Driving Mobility Centres which offer car seat assessments

 

 

  1. ‘The Power of Early Powered Mobility’

Dates and times:        24th Nov – 10:30-10:45 and 12:30-12:45

Speaker:                     Kate El Bizanti, Occupational Therapist

Synopsis: This CPD session will increase knowledge regarding the benefits of early powered mobility in children with disabilities. The national Bugzi powered wheelchair loan scheme, provided by Driving Mobility, will be highlighted within the presentation.

 

Learning outcomes:

  • Clinical evidence that demonstrates the importance of early powered mobility
  • Understanding that powered mobility for young children is more than learning wheelchair skills
  • Increased accessibility to early powered mobility though our ‘new school squads’

 

 

Also, on the stand

To complement the educational content, the Driving Mobility stand will encompass displays that highlight the range of services available at its centres. These will include:

  • A driving simulator, to understand the clinical assessment process
  • Adapted driving controls
  • Details on the new Hubs Mobility Service
  • Mobility scooter assessments
  • Paediatric car seats
  • Bugzi powerchair for children

 

https://www.drivingmobility.org.uk/

 

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