Wheelchair Service Training Package - Basic level
Overview
It is estimated that more than 70 million people worldwide require wheelchairs, yet only 5-15% of people have access. To address this, WHO has developed a series of Wheelchair Service Training Packages. The purpose of the Basic level package (WSTPb) is to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills to provide a wheelchair for a child or adult who does not have postural support needs. The training package can also be used to support the integration of curriculum on wheelchairs into paramedical training programmes such as occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, physiotherapy, and nursing.
How to use the materials
The package contains a trainer’s manual, participant reference manual, and workbook, as well as supporting forms and checklists, posters, and presentations. There is also a series of training videos that can be downloaded or accessed on YouTube. The materials may be adapted for local contexts, but following the lessons in sequential order is recommended respecting the timing allotted for each session.
Full package in English
Link to the Reference manual
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Link to the Trainer's manual
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Link to the Participant's workbook
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Link to the Posters
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Full package in other languages (without videos)
Related publications
- Wheelchair provision guidelines
- Wheelchair service training package - Intermediate level
- Wheelchair service training package for managers and stakeholders
- Wheelchair service training of trainers package