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Self care

Toilet and shower chairs

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This module teaches how to provide toilet and shower chairs following four service steps.

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

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

Resources you will need

  • Selection of toilet chairs, shower chairs and shower stools

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

Resources

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

Lessons

1. Introduction to toilet and shower chairs

3 Topics

  1. 1.1. Toilet chairs
  2. 1.2. Shower chairs
  3. 1.3. Who uses toilet and shower chairs?

2. Step one: Select

2 Topics

  1. 2.1. Assessment
  2. 2.2. Plan (including referral)

3. Step two: Fit

2 Topics

  1. 3.1. Check the product and make adjustments
  2. 3.2. Set up where the toilet or shower chair will be used

4. Step three: Use

3 Topics

  1. 4.1. Getting on and off a toilet or shower chair safely (transferring)
  2. 4.2. Using a toilet or shower chair successfully
  3. 4.3. Cleaning and looking after a toilet or shower chair

5. Step four: Follow up

1 Topic

  1. 5.1. Toilet or shower chair follow up

6. Post-module quiz and acknowledgements

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