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Training and Education

Professional development for Occupational Therapists

ACC Housing Modification Training Workshop

This one-day workshop has been designed for Occupational Therapists undertaking housing assessments and modifications for ACC.

Morning tea and lunch is provided.

Workshop topics include:

  • Assessment models

  • ACC legislation

  • Case studies

  • Client perspectives on assessment

  • Typical modifications

  • Identifying environmental barriers

  • Evaluation of outcomes

  • Reading plans

  • Building code and standards

  • Hints, tips, and tricks

  • Role of the Case Owner

  • Measuring turning circles

Cost: $515 +GST

EMS Assessor Training: Complex Housing Modifications Workshop

Disability Suport Services funds training workshops for Occupational Therapists currently holding, OR wishing to attain, the Complex Housing Credential. This two-day workshop will include EMS Assessor competency requirements for Complex Housing Assessments.

Workshop topics include:

  • Case studies

  • Client perspectives on assessment

  • Assessment models

  • Typical modifications

  • Evaluation of outcomes

  • Identifying environmental barriers

  • Typical features of NZ homes

  • Reading plans

  • Measuring and drawing

  • Challenging behaviour

  • NASC collaboration

Upcoming workshops

If you'd like to find out more about upcoming workshops, or you'd like to suggest a workshop to be hosted in your area, please get in touch.

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Upcoming Workshops

EMS TRAINING WORKSHOPS

ACC ASSESSOR WORKSHOPS