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Risk Assessment for Equipment Provision training supporting safer and defensible decisions

Risk Assessment for Equipment Provision

Building Safer, More Defensible Equipment Provision Decisions OCN Accredited (Pending) Develop a deeper understanding of risk, professional judgement and defensible decision-making in relation to Occupational Therapy equipment provision. This practical one-day programme provides learners with the knowledge and confidence to assess risk more effectively, understand contraindications and make safer decisions when issuing equipment. The course goes beyond the risk content covered within Level 2 and Level 3 Trusted Assessor Training, helping practitioners strengthen documentation,...

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Trusted Technician Training for fitting and checking daily living equipment safely

Trusted Technician Training

Safe Installation, Equipment Checks & Practical Delivery Skills OCN Accredited (Pending) Develop the practical skills and confidence required to safely deliver, install and check daily living equipment within community, housing and health settings. Trusted Technician Training is designed for technicians and frontline staff responsible for fitting, delivering and setting up simple equipment and minor adaptations. The programme focuses on safe installation, practical problem-solving and recognising when concerns should be escalated to appropriate professionals. Delivered by...

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Trusted Assessor Refresher Training to update knowledge and reinforce good practice

Trusted Assessor Refresher Training

Refresh Knowledge, Reinforce Good Practice & Maintain Confidence Designed for practitioners who have previously completed Level 2 or Level 3 Trusted Assessor Training and want to update their knowledge, strengthen decision-making skills and maintain confidence in practice. This one-day refresher programme provides an opportunity to revisit core principles, explore current good practice and reflect on real-world assessment challenges. The course helps ensure skills remain current, consistent and aligned with safe, proportionate decision-making. Delivered by experienced...

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Level 4 DFG Equipment and Adaptation Training for home environment assessments

Level 4 DFG Equipment & Adaptation Training

Trusted Assessor: Assessing & Adapting the Home OCN Accredited (Pending) Develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) pathways, major adaptations and complex home environment assessments. This advanced OT-led programme focuses on the assessment, analysis and decision-making skills needed to identify appropriate adaptations, balance risk and independence, and support people to live safely and independently within their homes. Designed for practitioners working within housing, adaptations, equipment provision and...

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Level 3 Trusted Assessor Training for complex decision-making and risk awareness

Level 3 Trusted Assessor Training

OCN Accredited Trusted Assessor Programme (Level 3) Develop advanced assessment skills, strengthen professional judgement and build confidence in complex decision-making through OT-led Trusted Assessor Training. Level 3 Trusted Assessor Training is designed for experienced assessors who are working in more complex situations and require a deeper understanding of risk, analysis and defensible decision-making. The programme supports learners to apply clinical reasoning, justify recommendations and make proportionate decisions in higher-risk community environments. Delivered by...

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Level 2 Trusted Assessor Training for safe equipment provision and OT-led assessment

Level 2 Trusted Assessor Training

OCN Accredited Trusted Assessor Programme (Level 2) Build confidence in safe, proportionate equipment assessment and decision-making through OT-led Trusted Assessor Training designed for frontline staff working across health, social care and housing services. DOTS Level 2 Trusted Assessor Training provides a strong foundation in assessing, prescribing and installing simple aids of daily living. The programme combines practical learning, real-world case discussion and structured competency development to help staff deliver safer, more consistent outcomes. Delivered nationally since...

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