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Portable ramps

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Module overview: This module teaches how to provide portable ramps following four service steps.

Module duration: 2 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed.

Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:

How to make ramps is not included in this module. However, the guidance included in this module can also apply to locally made ramps.

Resources you will need

  • Calculator
  • Metal tape measure
  • Spirit level (optional)
  • Wide platform portable ramp – at least two lengths
  • Twin track portable ramps
  • Manufacturer product descriptions
  • Manual wheelchair
  • Walking frame or rollator

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Resources

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Lessons

1. Introduction to portable ramps

4 Topics

  1. 1.1. Key words
  2. 1.2. What are portable ramps?
  3. 1.3. Considerations for safe use of portable ramps
  4. 1.4. Who uses portable ramps?

2. Step one: Select

3 Topics

  1. 2.1. Assess environment
  2. 2.2. Assess needs of the person
  3. 2.3. Plan

3. Step two: Fit

1 Topic

  1. 3.1. Check and set up portable ramp

4. Step three: Use

1 Topic

  1. 4.1. How to use and look after portable ramps

5. Step four: Follow up

1 Topic

  1. 5.1. Portable ramp follow up

6. Post-module quiz and acknowledgements

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