CLINICAL MANAGEMENT

of Amputees

Course content:
The program for this four-day intensive course is divided into sections:

Outline of the clinical stages of amputee management model
Overall integrated therapeutic approach to individual amputee
Age and life-stage issues
Specific clinical management of lower limb amputees
Specific clinical management of upper limb amputees
Special considerations — nerve injuries resulting in limb loss

Course aims:

This course aims to provide

an integrated approach to the management of amputees based broadly on clinical experience within a large rehabilitation amputee unit.
knowledge of specific rehabilitation skills
an opportunity to discuss information presented and its applicability to individual clinics/facilities.

Course method:

Lectures, demonstrations and group participation sessions.
Participants receive a comprehensive manual and certificate of attendance.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Medical Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists
DATE: To be advised
LOCATION: On site at your facility upon request
COST: By negotiation
CODE: 028

REHABTech :A part of the Centre For Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical And Computer Systems Engineering. Further information regarding REHABTech can be obtained by contacting: REHABTech 260-294 Kooyong Rd Caulfield, Vic. AUSTRALIA. 3162 Tel. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1960 Fax. (IDD +61 3) 9528 1077 email rehab.tech@eng.monash.edu.au