W.H.O Basic level Training package
Building the knowledge and skills needed to meet the mobility needs of wheelchair users to globally recognised standards,
The Basic Level training package is designed to support the training of personnel (Physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and Orthopedic technologist) provide an appropriate manual wheelchair and cushion for girls, boys, women and men who have mobility impairments but can sit upright without additional postural support.
The main purpose of this training package is to develop the skills and knowledge of personnel involved in the wheelchair service delivery. Delivery of this training package will help to:
- Increase the number of wheelchair users who receive a wheelchair which meets their needs.
- Increase the number of wheelchair users who receive training in the use and maintenance of wheelchairs and how to stay healthy in a wheelchair.
- Increase the number of personnel trained in basic level wheelchair service delivery.
- Improve the competencies of wheelchair service delivery personnel.
- Increase the quality of wheelchair service delivery; and
- achieve greater integration of wheelchair service delivery within rehabilitation.
Group size:
Number of staff per training – 12
Number of days per training – 5 days
Acknowledgement:
Motivation is proud to have been a partner in the development of the World Health Organisation training packages on which this training is based.