Clinical education
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme provides regular education for prescribers, clients and carers. Students studying to become a health professional in any MASS designated prescriber category are also welcome to participate.
What education is available?
Most education is provided in a webinar format and these are free to attend. Workshops are also available; with a registration fee to attend.
To register for a webinar or workshop, please use the links on the PDF Education Calendar to book into events using an online bookings system. After making a booking for a webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to enter the room and the calendar appointment attached. Our PDF Education Calendar details how to download The Teams app and participate in webinars using Microsoft Teams.
MASS Education Calendar
View webinars and workshops in:
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Thursday 9 July 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: MASS-eApply with a Focus on MASS Palliative Care Equipment Program (PCEP)Gain confidence in submitting MASS online applications. Covers prescriber registration, useful links, benefits to using MASS-eApply and viewing completed applications. View a live demonstration of applying for assistive products through PCEP. |
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Wednesday 29 July 9.00am-12.00 noon (3hrs) 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill 4170 Numbers are limited to 18 people. | In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Adjusting and Maintaining EquipmentLearn about basic maintenance and adjustments for a range of simpler assistive technology, including manual wheelchairs, hoists, pressure cushions, and bathing/toileting aids. This workshop suits health practitioners who want to build their confidence with hands-on adjustment of equipment and education of clients in equipment maintenance and cleaning. Allied health assistants responsible for basic set-up of equipment and management of equipment stock may also benefit. $25 General registration $15 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Wednesday 29 July 1.00pm-4.00pm (3hrs) 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill 4170 Numbers are limited to 18 people. | In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Adjusting and Maintaining EquipmentLearn about basic maintenance and adjustments for a range of simpler assistive technology, including manual wheelchairs, hoists, pressure cushions, and bathing/toileting aids. This workshop suits health practitioners who want to build their confidence with hands-on adjustment of equipment and education of clients in equipment maintenance and cleaning. Allied health assistants responsible for basic set-up of equipment and management of equipment stock may also benefit. $25 General registration $15 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Thursday 6 August 1.00pm-1.45pm (0.45hr) Online | Webinar: Rehabilitation Engineering - Contributions to ATJoin presenters from Metro South's Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme, Metro North's Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, and the MAIC-funded Rehabilitation Innovation and Technology Assessment Service (RITA), for an overview of the rehabilitation engineer’s role in assistive technology. This webinar will explore how rehabilitation engineers contribute across the assistive technology lifecycle, from asset management and clinical assessment to equipment customisation, inpatient rehabilitation and post-discharge recovery. Attendees will gain insight into the collaborative work that supports safe, effective, and innovative outcomes for patients and other users of assistive technology. |
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Friday 14 August 1.00pm-1.45pm (45min) Online | Webinar: QALS Consumables and SuppliersIn this short webinar, we will explore artificial limb service funding for consumables and supply items, such as liners. |
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Wednesday 19 August 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: SheathsContinence sheaths offer a discreet and reliable solution to male urinary incontinence. However, they need to be used correctly to ensure they can perform at their best. Learn about skin assessment and troubleshooting for improved patient comfort, reduced leakage and clinical outcomes. View a practical demonstration on application techniques. |
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Wednesday 26 August 9.00am-4.00pm 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill 4170 Numbers are limited to 22 people. | In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Wheelchair and Seating WorkshopLearn about how to prescribe wheelchairs and seating. In this workshop we take you through the World Health Organization’s 8 step process of wheelchair prescription: referral, assessment, selection, funding and ordering, wheelchair preparation, fitting, user training, and follow-up. Consolidate your clinical reasoning and practical skills with manual, power and tilt-in-space wheelchairs. Features include the simple mechanical assessment tool (MAT), case studies of selection and fitting, and hands-on experience with a range of wheelchairs and seating options. $80 full price registration $40 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Friday 28 August 9.00am-4.00pm 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill 4170 Numbers are limited to 22 people. | In-Person Workshop: Introduction to Wheelchair and Seating WorkshopLearn about how to prescribe wheelchairs and seating. In this workshop we take you through the World Health Organization’s 8 step process of wheelchair prescription: referral, assessment, selection, funding and ordering, wheelchair preparation, fitting, user training, and follow-up. Consolidate your clinical reasoning and practical skills with manual, power and tilt-in-space wheelchairs. Features include the simple mechanical assessment tool (MAT), case studies of selection and fitting, and hands-on experience with a range of wheelchairs and seating options. $80 full price registration $40 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Wednesday 2 September 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Assistive Technology and Palliative Symptom ManagementIn this webinar, we explore the role of assistive technology in palliative symptom management. We will discuss how to manage symptoms such as breathlessness, sleep and pain. |
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Thursday 10 September 1.00pm-1.45pm (45min) Online | Webinar: Establishing your own Loan / Trial PoolHaving equipment on hand for trial and loan can improve efficiency in assistive technology prescription, smooth discharge from hospital and improve client safety while awaiting equipment. We take you through common considerations in equipment loan / trial pools such as price, adaptability, durability and cleaning. We explore options across various assistive technology categories and how to select your own purchases. |
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Tuesday 15 September 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Voice Cloning and Message/Voice Banking for Communication AidsThis webinar will be hosted in conjunction with MND and Me Foundation and MND Queensland. Learn about the people who would benefit from voice cloning and message/voice banking, the processes involved and which software and mobile applications support these services. |
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Wednesday 14 October 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Continence Assessment and Commonly Requested Continence AidsFind out about conducting continence assessments, with a show and tell of commonly requested continence aids, including bariatric products. |
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Wednesday 21 October 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Assistive Technology for Preventing and Healing Pressure Injuries on HeelsIn this webinar, we take a deep dive into pressure injury on heels. Learn about the role of beds, mattresses and fallout/recliner chairs in the prevention and healing of pressure injuries on heels. We will also explore the compatibility of these devices with other approaches such as wedges and boots. Multidisciplinary approaches will also be considered. |
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Wednesday 4 November 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Assistive Technology Prescription for People with Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonian ConditionsPrescribing assistive technology for people with Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonian conditions involves additional considerations around future-proofing and planning for expected changes. Learn about assistive products to meet needs in the areas of mobility, daily living, communication and continence. |
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Thursday 12 November In-person | Come meet us at our stall at Carina’s Seniors ExpoCarina League’s Club, 1390 Creek Road, Carina QLD 4152 Register here |
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Wednesday 18 November 9:00am-12.00 noon (3hrs) 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill QLD 4170 Numbers are limited to 24 people. | In-Person Workshop: Pressure Cushion Prescription (AM)For those who prefer face-to-face learning or who don’t want to wait for our Pressure Cushion Remote Hands-on Learning Program, jump the queue with our in-person workshop on pressure cushion prescription. Complete the online Microsoft Sway before you come. At the face-to-face workshop explore a wide range of cushions, experience pressure mapping, and be ready to discuss example cases from your practice. $25 full price registration $15 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Wednesday 18 November 1.00pm-4.00 pm (3hrs) 41 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill QLD 4170 Numbers are limited to 24 people. | In-Person Workshop: Pressure Cushion Prescription (PM)For those who prefer face-to-face learning or who don’t want to wait for our Pressure Cushion Remote Hands-on Learning Program, jump the queue with our in-person workshop on pressure cushion prescription. Complete the online Microsoft Sway before you come. At the face-to-face workshop explore a wide range of cushions, experience pressure mapping, and be ready to discuss example cases from your practice. $25 full price registration $15 student concession registration GST-free registration for Allied Health Assistants (if paid on Queensland Health credit card) |
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Thursday 26 November In-person | Come meet us at our stall at Capalaba’s Seniors ExpoIn Alex Hill Hotel, 332 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hill QLD 4161 Register here |
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Thursday 26 November 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Legal Responsibilities in Assistive Technology (AT) PrescriptionAssistive technology prescribers make their best effort to effectively and safely meet our client’s needs. In this webinar, we discuss a small range of scenarios to explore prescribers’ legal responsibilities. In addition, our guest presenter, Penny Neller (Project Manager, End of Life Law for Clinicians) will speak on capacity, consent and substitute decision makers. |
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Wednesday 9 December 1.00pm-2.00pm (1hr) Online | Webinar: Midline Pressure ReliefClients with midline wounds (e.g. rectal cancers and genital cancers) present with unique challenges in relation to positioning and pressure redistribution management. The focus of this webinar will be on the prescription of assistive technology to support clients with ADLs. |
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Ongoing and on-demand programs
Sign up for our ongoing and on-demand programs. These programs can be booked as required by your team. Our remote hands-on learning programs may have a waitlist.
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Remote Hands-On Learning: Pressure Cushions Remote Hands-on Learning ProgrammeGather together a team of learners. MASS will send a selection of pressure cushions on short-term loan to your workplace, and work through self-paced online learning with interactive support from MASS staff. There is currently a waitlist, so please contact us if you would like to complete this sooner using an alternate model (e.g., inservice) or our face-to-face workshop (below) is available in November. The total volume of learning is about 3 - 6 hours, depending on your previous level of knowledge.
Refer to the information sheet to find out more. Complete an expression of interest This is a rolling program subject to pressure cushion pack availability. Note: you must have at least 3 people in your learning group and work in Queensland to be eligible. |
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Remote Hands-On Learning: Pressure Mapping Remote Hands-on Learning ProgrammeComplementing our existing pressure cushion program, our pressure mapping program allows you to develop hands-on skills in using pressure mapping technology and interpreting outputs to guide pressure cushion selection and postural interventions. Gather together a team of learners. MASS will send a pressure mapping kit on short-term loan to your workplace. Work through self-paced online learning with interactive support from MASS staff. The total volume of learning is about 1.5 hours.
Refer to the information sheet to find out more. Complete an expression of interest This is a rolling program subject to pressure mapping kit availability. Note: you must have at least 3 people in your learning group and work in Queensland to be eligible. |
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On-demand Inservice: MASS eApply for the Queensland Artificial Limb Service (QALS) – 30minsBook an online inservice with a MASS Advanced Clinical Educator. This inservice is targeted at prosthetists new to the Queensland Artificial Limb Service, or more experienced prosthetists requiring a refresher. You will learn how to access MASS eApply and complete an application for a prosthetic. | Prosthetists |