Continuous professional development (CPD) is a compulsory component of ongoing occupational therapist training, and an essential part in advancing your skillset as a occupational therapist. Specifically, the purpose of CPD is to ensure you remain up to date with industry advancements and refine your skills to provide better client outcomes. While online CPD has its benefits, in-person training days provide unparalleled hands-on experience, peer collaboration, and real-world application—particularly in areas like home modifications and assistive technology.
At QSPEC, we recognise the importance of practical learning. Our CPD Training Days are designed to provide occupational therapists with the latest knowledge on home modifications, assistive technologies, and prescription best practices, ensuring you can confidently prescribe solutions that enhance client independence.
Why Does In-Person Occupational Therapist Training Matter?
Many CPD options are theory-based, but understanding how home modifications function in real-world settings is crucial when prescribing solutions for clients. Attending in-person CPD sessions provides 5 clear advantages:
1. Hands-On Occupational Therapist Training with Assistive Technology
At QSPEC’s fully equipped showroom in Maroochydore, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with and test home modification solutions such as:
✔️ Functional bidets – Enhancing hygiene and independence.
✔️ Ceiling hoists – Exploring safe and effective transfer systems.
✔️ Stair climbers – Understanding how these mobility solutions improve accessibility.
This hands-on exposure is invaluable for occupational therapists prescribing assistive technologies, helping to ensure that your clients receive the best possible solutions.
2. Comprehensive, Industry-Specific Modules
QSPEC’s Professional Development Days are designed with occupational therapists in mind, covering:
✔️ Non-Structural Modifications – Learn how simple, cost-effective modifications can significantly improve accessibility and safety.
✔️ Complex Modifications – Understand when a home modification becomes complex, how to approach the prescription process, and explore real-world case studies.
✔️ Assistive Technology – Get hands-on with the latest innovations, from ceiling hoists to stair climbers, and understand their application in different home environments.
✔️ What Makes a Good Prescription? – Learn best practices for writing clear, detailed prescriptions to ensure accurate quotes and efficient modifications.
By engaging with these core topics in a face-to-face setting, you’ll gain immediate feedback and expert guidance, ensuring that the knowledge you acquire is practical and applicable to your daily work.
3. Real-World Application Through Interactive Occupational Therapist Training
One of the key benefits of QSPEC’s CPD training days is our interactive showroom, where you can:
✔️ See home modifications in action rather than just learning about them in theory.
✔️ Test different assistive technologies in a real-world environment.
✔️ Understand how modifications impact accessibility and safety for clients.
This tactile learning experience makes it easier to confidently prescribe the right solutions for individual client needs.
4. Peer Collaboration & Networking
Unlike online CPD, in-person training fosters collaboration with fellow occupational therapists, builders, and industry professionals. At QSPEC’s CPD sessions, networking opportunities allow you to:
✔️ Discuss complex client cases and exchange insights with other OTs.
✔️ Gain direct access to industry professionals for expert guidance.
✔️ Learn from real-world case studies and problem-solving discussions.
These valuable interactions can help strengthen your clinical decision-making and enhance your professional practice.
5. Meet Your CPD Requirements with Recognised Certification
QSPEC’s Professional Development Days contribute to your mandatory 20 CPD hours and provide a Certificate of Attendance, ensuring that the training is officially recognised for your professional development.
Unlike generic CPD courses, QSPEC’s training is specifically tailored to occupational therapists working in home modifications, ensuring that your learning is directly applicable to your practice.
Qspec Ensures Occupational Therapist Training Is Accessible Throughout South-East Queensland
If you’re looking to enhance your skills, gain practical experience, and complete your CPD hours with industry-focused training, QSPEC’s Professional Development Days are the perfect solution.
Click here to learn more about how CPD Days available throughout the year, in various locations surrounding Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
By choosing in-person training, you’re not just fulfilling your CPD requirements—you’re investing in your career, refining your skills, and making a lasting impact on the lives of your clients.
