Education & Events
We have a range of training modules, presentations and webinars available to help improve and build on your understanding of assistive technology. If any of these are of interest to you, please register or email your interest to marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz.
All Education & Events
Special Tomato | Strollers and Buggies
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
Special Tomato | Strollers and Buggies
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
Please join us to learn about the range of buggies available from Special Tomato. Steve Andrew, from our Special Tomato's Australian distributor, will introduce the buggy range and explore what additional seating solutions are compatible with the buggies to provide your clients with additional support
Special Tomato | Seating Solutions
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
Special Tomato | Seating Solutions
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
With so many paediatric seating system options available, finding the best one can be an overwhelming task. In this webinar, Steve Andrew, from our Special Tomato's Australian distributor, will cover the most common needs – seating for home, seating for school and seating for "out and about" and how different solutions meet these needs.
Leckey Virtual Education | Leckey MyWay
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
Leckey Virtual Education | Leckey MyWay
- Paediatrics
- Clinical Webinar
Previous live product overview of the Leckey MyWay Paediatric Walking Device. Presented by Paediatric Product Specialist, Rob Norman, from Sunrise Medical.
Recording Available on Request, please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
Previous live product overview of the New Leckey BeMe Paediatric Seating System. Presented by Paediatric Product Specialist, Rob Norman, from Sunrise Medical.
Learn more about the Daytot range of early intervention products including the Daytot Joey and the Neo+. The session also explores the clinical research and case stories supporting the products.
An Introduction to the SWASH Go and SWASH Steady
- Orthotics and Physio
- Clinical Webinar
An Introduction to the SWASH Go and SWASH Steady
- Orthotics and Physio
- Clinical Webinar
This virtual education session reviews patient selection and fitting of the SWASH Steady and SWASH Go for the management of sitting instability and/or scissoring gait. The session covers the following;
- How to identify suitable candidates for SWASH
- How to select the most appropriate product for individual patients
- How to measure and fit the SWASH products
- How to troubleshoot possible problems you may encounter with SWASH
- The psychological impact of improved posture and hip stability
This module is all about the TRU-Balance 4 seating system from Pride. It will explain what chairs it can go on, how it all works, and the differences between TB3 and TB4.
The session will include time for Q & A and we will send you a complete pdf of the module after the session.
Please note AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
This module contains a break down of the steps our Technicians take when setting up a clients powerchair. This covers all aspects of the set-up from the seat depth, armrest and foot plate heights, and controller placement.
The session will include time for Q & A and we will send you a complete pdf of the module after the session.
Please note AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
The Q-Logic 3 modules will be spread over multiple sessions and will cover programming for powerchairs with Q-Logic 3, customising powerchairs to help clients get the most out of their device, using the ECON Eco System and troubleshooting as well as providing an in-depth product overview. This is a follow on from Module 1 and you need to have attended or viewed the first module prior to attending this module. We will be building on what was covered in the first module, looking at more advanced programming options.
Please note: AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
The Q-Logic 3 modules will be spread over multiple sessions and will cover programming for powerchairs with Q-Logic 3, customising powerchairs to help clients get the most out of their device, using the ECON Eco System and troubleshooting as well as providing an in-depth product overview. This first session will focus on basic programming and how to utilise standard functions.
Please Note: AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
This session will offer a complete overview of Interactive Assist, the diagnostic app from Quantum Rehab that provides a direct, real-time connection from a powerchair’s electronics to a provider’s programming station. The session will cover what can be resolved remotely, how to use the app on both android and iPhones and connecting through ECON-W.
Please note AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
This module follows on from the earlier Alternative Drive Controls Module 1. This module includes how to set up switch driving to allow clients another way to drive when other options are no longer suitable.
Please note AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
This module focuses on setting up the i-drive Head Array and takes you through the various steps involved in setting this up on a powerchair equipped with Q-Logic 3. You will learn how to install i-drive, to connect i-Drive to Q-Logic 3, how to adjust the settings in Q-Logic 3 using Econ-W and how to make fine adjustments to the head array to suit the client’s needs.
Please note AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
Upcoming Education & Events
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Scooter Prescription for ACC Clients, 22nd of April
- Clinical Webinar
- Live Event - Education
Scooter Prescription for ACC Clients, 22nd of April
- Clinical Webinar
- Live Event - Education
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Match scooter types and features to different client needs and environments.
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Apply the Person–Environment–Occupation (PEO) model to scooter prescription.
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Support clients with safe trials, training, and handover techniques.
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Work effectively with equipment specialists to achieve the best outcomes.
Click here to register
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02:00 PM
Show Your Ability | Christchurch
- Live Event - Education
Show Your Ability | Christchurch
- Live Event - Education
We are excited to be exhibiting at Show Your Ability Christchurch, New Zealand’s premier disability and older person’s equipment expo, hosted at the Christchurch Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Christchurch.
This annual event features over 50 of the nation’s most innovative and experienced equipment, support service, and information providers. It is the only opportunity for people with disabilities, their whānau (family), and health professionals to explore the entire range of assistive technology and equipment available in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The event is FREE to attend, and alongside the expo, a first-class seminar programme will attract a quality Allied Health audience, including key influencers within the disability sector, government, and private organisations.
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03:00 PM
Show Your Ability | Palmerston North
- Live Event - Education
Show Your Ability | Palmerston North
- Live Event - Education
We are excited to be exhibiting at Show Your Ability Palmerston North, New Zealand’s premier disability and older person’s equipment expo, hosted at the Palmerston North Central Energy Trust Arena (Arena 2, Gate 5), 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North.
This annual event features over 50 of the nation’s most innovative and experienced equipment, support service, and information providers. It is the only opportunity for people with disabilities, their whānau (family), and health professionals to explore the entire range of assistive technology and equipment available in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The event is FREE to attend, and alongside the expo, a first-class seminar programme will attract a quality Allied Health audience, including key influencers within the disability sector, government, and private organisations.
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01:00 PM
Show Your Ability | Dunedin
- Live Event - Education
Show Your Ability | Dunedin
- Live Event - Education
We are excited to be exhibiting at Show Your Ability Dunedin, one of New Zealand’s leading disability and older person’s equipment expos. The event will run from 9am to 1pm at Edgar Stadium, located at 116 Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin.
Show Your Ability is a well established assistive technology expo, bringing together more than 50 experienced equipment suppliers, disability support services and information providers from across New Zealand. The event provides a valuable opportunity for people with disabilities, their whānau and health professionals to explore a wide range of mobility equipment, rehabilitation products, daily living aids and other assistive technology available throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
This FREE event also includes a high quality seminar programme, designed to support professional development and knowledge sharing. The seminars attract Allied Health professionals and key influencers from the disability sector, government and private organisations, making it a must attend event for anyone involved in disability and aged care support.
This session provides a practical overview of wheelchair and powerchair seating, with a focus on positioning, pressure care, and comfort to support optimal outcomes for wheelchair users.
The session will cover key features, clinical considerations, and practical application of cushions, helping technicians confidently recommend and support appropriate seating solutions for both manual wheelchairs and powerchairs.
Please note: AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
The Q-Logic 3 modules will be spread over multiple sessions and will cover programming for powerchairs with Q-Logic 3, customising powerchairs to help clients get the most out of their device, using the ECON Eco System and troubleshooting as well as providing an in-depth product overview. This first session will focus on basic programming and how to utilise standard functions.
Please Note: AML Certified Modules are for Wheelchair Technicians and Subcontractors only.
Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz
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10:30 AM
Vicair Cushions Training Session for ACC Wheelchair & Seating Therapists
- Clinical Webinar
Vicair Cushions Training Session for ACC Wheelchair & Seating Therapists
- Clinical Webinar
Join us for an exclusive virtual training session with Vicair focused on how Total Shear Force (TFS) in the seat plane is measured, skin protection, pelvic support, and functional seating outcomes following an accident or injury.
Presented by Mark Smit from Vicair, this session explores how Vicair cushion technology supports skin integrity and positioning.
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10:30 AM
Vicair Cushions Training Session for Disability Support Services (DSS)
- Clinical Webinar
Vicair Cushions Training Session for Disability Support Services (DSS)
- Clinical Webinar
Join us for an exclusive virtual training session with Vicair focused on how Total Shear Force (TFS) in the seat plane is measured, skin protection, pelvic support, and functional seating outcomes for wheelchair and powerchair clients.
Presented by Mark Smit from Vicair, this session explores how Vicair cushion technology supports skin integrity and positioning