Overview of Trusted Assessor Training
What is a Trusted Assessor?
A ‘Trusted Assessor’, when trained, will be able to assess for and prescribe a simple solution or a basic piece of equipment to meet the needs of an individual.
It is the Government’s vision that this will alleviate both Occupational Therapists’ time and also shorten waiting lists. This will comply with the new reforms in Transforming Community Equipment and The Retail Model.
Disabled Living has worked hard to tailor our training to meet individual job roles - this could be, amongst others, Driver Fitters, OT Assistants, Retailers and Housing Associations.
We are currently unique in offering a ‘pick and mix’ of modules that can be tailored to specific job roles. This can be a basic 2 Module course, for example, some staff could complete Modules 1 and 2; however Modules 2 and 3 may be more applicable to Housing Associations or Modules 1 and 3 for Driver Fitters. Modules 2 and 4 are designed for re-ablement of Service Users. All four modules would be recommended for those assessing and prescribing solutions, Minor Adaptations or Assistive Technology.
We offer four separate training modules within the Trusted Assessor Framework:
Module 1: Safety Issues In the Provision and Fitting of Basic Equipment
Module 2: Assessing Competently and Confidently
Module 3: The Environment and How Minor Adaptations can Assist with Independence
Module 4: Living with Disability
There are a number of options for completing the modules.
Option 1
Attend any, some, or all of the modules. Each module requires attendance for 6 hours per training day. Participants are not assessed and will receive a certificate of attendance only. Cost £100 Plus VAT per module.
Option 2 Basic Level Trusted Assessor
Attend Modules 1 and 2, Modules 2 and 3, Modules 2 and 4 or Modules 1 and 3. Each module requires attendance for 6 hours per training day, together with 4 hours workplace/home study. Participants are assessed and this award is accredited by the Open College Network. Cost £100 Plus VAT per module, including OCN registration and assessment
Option 3 Intermediate Level Trusted Assessor
Attend modules 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each module requires attendance for 6 hours per training day, together with 4 hours workplace/home study. Participants are assessed and this award is accredited by the Open College Network. Cost £100 Plus VAT per module, including OCN registration and assessment
These modules can be tailor made for groups of up to 12 and can take place at Disabled Living or a venue of your choice within the North West Region. Please call the Training Department on 0161 607 8209 email training@disabledliving.co.uk for more details.