An Overview of Limb Absence Rehabilitation: Education Day

January 31, 2025

An Overview of Limb Absence Rehabilitation: Education Day

Date: Saturday 8th March, 2025

Time: 9.00am – 5.00am

Venue: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. A96 RPN4

* This Course is now fully booked – If you would like to be notified should any cancellations arise, join the Waiting List at the end of the booking form: Link to booking form.

Event Description

The NRH Prosthetic, Orthotic and Limb Absence Rehabilitation (POLAR) Programme will present a series of talks and practical workshops aimed at providing an overview of limb absence rehabilitation for healthcare employees in hospital and community settings, working with patients who have limb absence. Find the link below to the booking form.

Learning Objectives

To understand the rehabilitation journey for patients with limb absence
To understand a patient’s suitability for prosthetic rehabilitation and how to maximise their potential.
To understand pre-prosthetic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) management including skincare management, early mobilisation, wheelchair skills, housing considerations and exercise prescription
To understand basic prosthetic componentry, mobility, and prosthetic use in activities of daily living
To gain a basic understanding of phantom limb pain and some management strategies
To gain a basic understanding of the psychological impact of amputation or limb absence

Details of the Event

Date: Saturday 8th March, 2025

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (registration from 8.45am)

Venue: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 RPN4

Delegates: Suitable for all healthcare workers working with limb absence patients in hospital and community settings

Cost: €95 Early Bird Rate (€125 after 14th February): includes tea, coffee, refreshments, free parking and course material

Programme: will be published here soon…

Terms & Conditions Apply (please see booking form)

Payment Methods accepted: Credit Card, Debit Card or EFT Bank Transfer. All details can be found on the booking form.

**Spaces are limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis. Booking Form must be completed and submitted along with full payment to secure a place.

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For more information please contact:

Hannah Walsh (Occupational Therapist) or Lorraine Dunne (Physiotherapist)