All About Wheelchair Lifts (Home Lifts) – Ireland
3 CPD hours
£40 + VAT
DESCRIPTION
This module explores the range of lift options available for domestic properties (Home Lifts) and overviews the pros and cons of a wide range of both external and internal lifts. It can be extremely useful for occupational therapists and other adaptation professionals to be aware of the range of lifts available, as these can serve as alternatives to step modification or ramping, particularly where constraints of space preclude the latter
The course covers:
- Client considerations and discussion on how these can affect lift choice / design
- Overview of the range of lifts available and the pros & cons of each (including stairlifts, platform lifts, through-floor lifts, flexsteps and freestanding stairclimbers)
- Key design principles and criteria relating to lifts – and provision of the Viva Access Lift Design Brief
- Key space standards regarding approach routes to, and positioning of, lifts
- Measuring up both stairs/steps and disabled clients for potential stairlifts
- Discussion and guidance on lifts and means of escape
- Overview of regulations and/or design guidance pertaining to steps (risers, goings and nosings)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided
- Digital Attendance Certificates issued for 3 CPD hours
- Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: powerpoint presentations, case studies, desktop exercises using drawings, practical exercises – utilising videos, discussion groups and break-out rooms, Q&As with trainers.
