Taking Control: Maximising Potential in Powered Mobility (Cork Session)

Presented by Emma Smith BA(Hons), MScOT, PhD with additional support by LCS Clinical Seating Specialists Gavin Horan and Will Diamond.

This one-day course offers clinicians an interactive, hands-on learning experience focused on powered wheelchair prescription, programming, and alternative access methods. Through case studies and applied practice, participants will explore access hierarchies, advanced control systems, and evidence-informed approaches to optimise mobility outcomes. 

Only 30 spaces available for this initial session. Register today!

Tuesday, August 25th 2026.

09.00 AM to 04.00 PM at Charleville Park Hotel, Cork.

Learning Outcomes –

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of powered wheelchair programming and customisation.
2. Adjust drive parameters to optimise safety and performance.
3. Identify when alternative access methods are required.
4. Select appropriate control systems based on user ability and clinical presentation.
5. Demonstrate hands-on experience with specialist control interfaces.
6. Apply structured assessment principles for powered mobility provision.