NAME: DATE: Aim: For Wheelchair Therapy Assistants to plan and record relevant objectives within identified scope of practice. For appraisers to measure level of competency gained in 1st year as an Assistant Subject How learning will be Method of Date and Signature Date of Date of Comments achieved of Observation supportive practice practice 1.0 Clinical Knowledge 1.1 To have a basic knowledge In-service training. Formal of medical terminology, Self-learning certification. conditions and their effects on Courses. Discussion / and implications for mobility. Supervision Reflections 1.2 To be able to use Statutory & Mandatory Formal appropriate moving and Training certification handling techniques to ensure In-service training Shadowing safe practice for clients as Supervision relevant to the role. e.g. use of transfer boards, standing transfers with and without equipment, hoists etc. 1.3 To be able to use Statutory & Mandatory Formal appropriate moving and Training certification handling techniques when In-service training Shadowing handling loads. Supervision 1.4 To have an understanding of In-service training Formal Disability Awareness in terms of Self-learning certification. effective communication and an Courses Discussion / individualised approach. Supervision. e.g. equality and diversity and Reflections. Human Rights. 2.0 Policy &Legislation 2.1 To have knowledge of In-service training Formal Departmental and Self learning certification. Organisational Policies and Discussion/ Procedures (separate induction) Supervision. Reflections.
NAME: DATE: Aim: For Wheelchair Therapy Assistants to plan and record relevant objectives within identified scope of practice. For appraisers to measure level of competency gained in 1st year as an Assistant Subject How learning will be achieved Method of Date and Signature of Observation Date of supportive practice Date of practice Comments 1.0 Clinical Knowledge 1.1 To have a basic knowledge of medical terminology, conditions and their effects on and implications for mobility. In-service training. Self-learning Courses. Formal certification. Discussion / Supervision Reflections 1.2 To be able to use appropriate moving and handling techniques to ensure safe practice for clients as relevant to the role. e.g. use of transfer boards, standing transfers with and without equipment, hoists etc. Statutory & Mandatory Training In-service training Formal certification Shadowing Supervision 1.3 To be able to use appropriate moving and handling techniques when handling loads. Statutory & Mandatory Training In-service training Formal certification Shadowing Supervision 1.4 To have an understanding of Disability Awareness in terms of effective communication and an individualised approach. e.g. equality and diversity and Human Rights. In-service training Self-learning Courses Formal certification. Discussion / Supervision. Reflections. 2.0 Policy &Legislation 2.1 To have knowledge of Departmental and Organisational Policies and Procedures (separate induction) In-service training Self learning Formal certification. Discussion/ Supervision. Reflections.
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