Improving confidence and capability in supporting children's vehicle seating needs
We know from our national survey that lack of training is the most significant challenge allied health professionals face when it comes to supporting the motor vehicle transport needs of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
At MACA, we are working with leading universities and researchers to fill the global gap in research relating to policies, products and practices. This research is forming the foundation of our evidence based training for allied health professionals.
Transporting Children with Disabilities and Medical Conditions is a self-paced, 3 week (6-8 hours) course aimed at both novice and experienced allied health professionals.
It will also be of interest to government agencies, product suppliers and other organisations with a responsibility for the transport of children with disabilities and medical conditions in motor vehicles.
The course aims to build confidence when assessing and prescribing for a child’s transport needs by providing key knowledge, along with practical tools.
The course covers:
MACA’S online training course is supported by esteemed experts in child restraint research, health, road safety, as well as leading national suppliers of car seats for children.
Samantha Hunter, the CEO of Occupational Therapy Australia, features in a video which explores scope of practice.
Professor Lynne Bilston is a highly respected Senior Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and Faculty of Medicine UNSW, Co-Director of the Transurban Road Safety Centre, and Chair of the Australian Standards Committee for Child Restraints in Motor Vehicles.
David Dos Reis is an experienced Lead Product Engineer in child restraint safety at Britax Childcare. In the course, he discusses the range and features of Australian standard car seats.
Associate Professor Warwick Teague is an accomplished paediatric surgeon and researcher.
As Director of the Royal Children's Hospital Trauma Services in Melbourne, Warwick oversees the emergency treatment and care of Victoria's most severely injured children.
Graham is the General Manager of Medifab, one of the largest suppliers of special purpose car seats in Australia and New Zealand. Medifab produced a video for the training course to educate participants about the unique features of special purpose car seats.
Gabby O'Neill is the Head of the Office of Road Safety in Australia. In the course, Gabby explores the National Road Safety Strategy and its targets to reduce road trauma.
MACA's online training course
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services
For many OTs, it’s hard to find and keep up with car seating information. I’m reassured by the fact that I will be able to use the MACA website and training to assist families.
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