Instruct on the use of special equipment for daily activities

Instruct on how to use specialised equipment such as wheelchairs and eating aids in their daily activities.

instruct on the use of equipment to address needs of disabled clients
explain the use of special equipment for day-to-day activities
instruct on use of special equipment for daily activity
train the use of special equipment for daily activities

skill/competence

cross-sector

Instruct on the use of special equipment for daily activities is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Occupational therapist: Occupational therapists assist individuals or groups who have occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities, in regaining their ability to perform daily activities. They provide treatment and rehabilitation to enable them to actively participate in society, to live their lives according to their wishes and to perform those activities that are meaningful to them.
Occupational therapy assistant: Occupational therapy assistants support occupational therapists by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement. They work under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Instruct on the use of special equipment for daily activities is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Instruct on the use of special equipment for daily activities – ESCO