Independence Medical Group – Townsville: Instore CPD Training

Improving Client Safety Through Clinical Mattress Selection

Join us for an in-person CPD training session designed specifically for occupational therapists, hosted by IMG Townsville in collaboration with Forté Healthcare.

This session provides 2 CPD points and focuses on practical, clinical decision-making around mattress selection and pressure care.

The training supports OTs working across community, aged care and acute settings, with a clear emphasis on improving client safety, comfort and outcomes.

The session will also include an overview of Forté Healthcare’s Aeris Plus mattress, highlighting where it fits within contemporary pressure care strategies.

What you’ll cover

Pressure Care Fundamentals
A practical refresher on pressure injury risk, assessment and prevention.

Clinical Mattress Selection
How to match support surfaces to individual client needs, environments and risk profiles, including emerging hybrid mattress technologies.

Real-World Applications
Applying pressure care principles to everyday prescribing decisions.

Interactive Discussion & Q&A
Open discussion, clinical scenarios and shared insights from the field.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Time: 8:45am – 10:30am

Location:
IMG Townsville
10/12 Keane St
Currajong QLD

Hosted by: Clive Dicks