Environmental Home Modifications – The Basics
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
About this session
A two-day practical workshop equipping occupational therapists with foundational skills in environmental modifications, covering measurement, design, clinical reasoning, and client-centred approaches. Participants gain hands-on experience, learn to apply legislation and best practices, and build confidence in designing and documenting home modifications.
Learning Objectives
Translate theoretical knowledge into practical modifications; understand legislative and building code requirements; apply clinical reasoning to assessment and design; create accurate scale drawings; develop clear documentation; identify design considerations for bathroom and access modifications; understand anthropometric principles; articulate relationship between OT models and funding schemes.
Who Should Attend
Any career stage occupational therapist seeking to develop or strengthen environmental modification capabilities.
Workshop Details
Monday 17th May 2027 and Tuesday 18th May 2027, 9:00am-5:00pm both days (registration from 8:30am). Adelaide CBD venue. Participants must bring scale ruler, pencils, rubbers and retractable tape measure. Course materials accessible online for 12 weeks after event.
Inclusions
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Early bird fees (on or before 21 March 2027): OTA Member $870, Student/New Graduate $780, Non-Member $1,130. Standard fees (22 March 2027 onwards): OTA Member $960, Student/New Graduate $870, Non-Member $1,250 (all inclusive of GST).