Introduction

This course introduces the essential principles of wheelchair service delivery based on the 2023 WHO Wheelchair Provision Guidelines. Learners will explore the four-step framework for wheelchair provision (Select, Fit, Train, Follow-up) and examine how wheelchair services can be structured to meet diverse user needs across different contexts. The course emphasises the importance of comprehensive, person-centred wheelchair services in promoting mobility, health, and participation for wheelchair users globally.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the four key steps of the 2023 WHO wheelchair service delivery framework and their clinical application
• discuss the differences between wheelchair service centre and community-based wheelchair service models, including their respective roles and user populations
• describe the three levels of wheelchair user complexity (basic, intermediate, advanced) and their implications for service provision and referral pathways

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.