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Mobility

Walking aids

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This module teaches how to provide walking aids following four service steps.

Module duration: 4 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed

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

There are many different types of walking aid available. This module focuses on those most commonly needed. If a person needs a walking aid that is not covered in the module, referral to another service may be needed.

Resources you will need

  • Walking sticks
  • Elbow and axilla crutches
  • Rollators
  • Walking frames

Download and print these documents from the module:

Resources

Click on the links below to download and print the following:

Lessons

1. Introduction

3 Topics

  1. 1.1. Who uses walking aids?
  2. 1.2. Walking aids covered in TAP
  3. 1.3. Walking aid sizes and weight rating

2. Step one: Select

7 Topics

  1. 2.1. Assessment overview
  2. 2.2. General information and known health problems
  3. 2.3. Activity and ability
  4. 2.4. When a person already has a walking aid
  5. 2.5. Additional information
  6. 2.6. Plan
  7. 2.7. Selecting a walking aid

3. Step two: Fit

4 Topics

  1. 3.1. Getting ready
  2. 3.2. Fitting walking sticks and crutches
  3. 3.3. Fitting walking frames and rollators
  4. 3.4. Fit check

4. Step three: Use

7 Topics

  1. 4.1. Providing assistance
  2. 4.2. Shoes
  3. 4.3. Using the information from the assessment
  4. 4.4. Standing up and sitting down with a walking aid
  5. 4.5. Walking with a walking aid
  6. 4.6. Using a walking aid on steps and stairs
  7. 4.7. Looking after a walking aid

5. Step four: Follow up

3 Topics

  1. 5.1. Walking aids follow up
  2. 5.2. What to do during follow up
  3. 5.3. Maintenance and repairs

6. Post-module quiz and acknowlegements

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