Introduction

This course explores the WHO 2023 Wheelchair Provision Guidelines, introducing rehabilitation professionals to evidence-based service delivery that goes beyond simple product distribution. Learn the four essential service steps—Select, Fit, Train, and Follow-up—that form the foundation of people-centred wheelchair provision. Discover how individualised assessment, proper fitting, comprehensive training, and ongoing follow-up prevent secondary complications, reduce equipment abandonment, and enable wheelchair users to achieve optimal mobility, participation, and quality of life.

Learning outcomes

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

• describe the four essential service-level steps of the WHO 2023 Wheelchair Provision Guidelines and explain the rationale for each step
• discuss the key components of individualised wheelchair assessment, including physical, functional, environmental, and lifestyle factors
• discuss the principles of people-centred wheelchair provision and the role of trained personnel in achieving optimal outcomes

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy professionals, clinicians and students. Other interested professionals such as prosthetists/orthotists, 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 1-1.5 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 1.2 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.