CPD Webinar: Alternating Air: Clinician-Led, Simple, Intuitive Pressure Care.
Thursday, 26 February
Free to attend | CPD certificates provided
Upcoming Free Webinar
What You’ll Learn
- The clinical reasoning behind prescribing alternating air mattresses
- When to use alternating air vs foam or hybrid surfaces, based on mobility, risk and pain
- How alternating systems work: cell design, cycle patterns, pressure redistribution and pressure relief
- How two different alternating air mattresses suit different client profiles
- How two pump platforms support clinician-led control of modes and settings for individualised pressure care
- How to link mattress and pump choices to clear, defensible clinical documentation
| Region | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| WA (Perth) | 11.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 3.30 – 4.30 PM |
| SA/NT | 1.30 – 2.30 PM | 6.00 – 7.00 PM |
| QLD | 1.00 – 2.00 PM | 5.30 – 6.30 PM |
| VIC / NSW / TAS / ACT | 2.00 – 3.00 PM | 6.30 – 7.30 PM |
| NEW ZEALAND | 4.00 – 5.00 PM | 8.30 – 9.30 PM |
Why This Webinar Matters
This is the first session in a four-part pressure care education series.
We start with alternating air, then move to hybrid, foam, and finish with a clinical recap.
You’ll gain practical, evidence-informed strategies to avoid common pressure care pitfalls and use alternating systems with intent. Ideal for OTs in aged care, palliative, rehab and community who want more confident, consistent prescription.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll break down:
- The clinical reasoning for alternating air, including when not to prescribe it
- How mattress construction affects pressure redistribution, relief, shear and comfort
- How two different pumps offer distinct control options, and how to select modes and settings for specific client profiles
- How to match surface and pump behaviour to mobility, pain, risk, comfort and carer capacity
See It in Action
You’ll see inside two new alternating air mattresses on camera.
We’ll:
- Compare internal layouts and key features
- Demonstrate two different pumps, focusing on how clinicians choose modes, pressures and safety settings
- Show how cycle times, static/relief options and “max inflate” support repositioning, care routines and clinical goals
We’ll also show how thoughtful pump design can reduce complexity and support comfort, confidence and trust at the bedside.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how alternating air mattresses function, including internal construction and pump behaviour.
- Interpret key pump modes and settings and explain their clinical relevance.
- Apply clinical reasoning to decide when an alternating surface is indicated over foam or hybrid.
- Differentiate between two alternating air mattresses and two pump platforms by aligning their strengths with client profiles.
- Justify alternating air selection in OT documentation, linking risk, need and configuration choices to funding requests.
Interactive Case Studies + Live Q&A
We’ll share real OT-led case scenarios across aged care, rehab, and community, showcasing practical applications and measurable outcomes. Then, stay for the live Q&A with Enable Lifecare’s clinical team.