Overview of Limb Absence Rehabilitation: Education Day – 21st March, 2026
The NRH is hosting a series of talks and practical workshops aimed at giving an overview of limb absence rehabilitation for health care workers in hospital and community settings, working with patients with limb absence.
Date: Saturday 21st March, 2026
Venue: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Time: 09.00 – 17:00
Who should attend: the course is suitable for all healthcare workers in hospital and community settings, working with patients with Limb Absence.
Please note: that this course is in high demand, so early booking is advised…. Book Now
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Learning Objectives:
–To understand the rehabilitation journey for patients with limb absence
–To understand a patient’s suitability for prosthetic rehabilitation and how to maximise their potential.
–To understand pre-prosthetic IDT management including skincare management, early mobilisation, wheelchair skills, housing considerations and exercise prescription
–To understand basic prosthetic componentry, mobility, and prosthetic use in activities of daily living
–To gain a basic understanding of phantom limb pain and some management strategies
–To gain a basic understanding of the psychological impact of amputation or limb absence
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Course Details:
Venue: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Time: 09.00am – 17.00pm
Cost: €150 per delegate (including refreshments and lunch)
Booking Deadline: Closing date for bookings is seven working days before the course date
Confirmation: Bookings can only be confirmed once payment is received.
Payment: Credit Card payments are accepted. Alternatively, please include a Purchase Order (PO) number
or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) bank transfer receipt with booking form.
Please note: that this course is in high demand, so early booking is advised…. Book Now
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Further enquiries to: academicdept@nrh.ie ).