Etac Offers Practical CPD Sessions on Bathroom Safety and Patient Handling at OT Show 2026

Etac, a world-leading developer of innovative assistive devices and patient handling equipment, is set to deliver practical, on-stand continuing professional development (CPD) sessions at the upcoming Occupational Therapy Show 2026. The event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 25th to 26th November, will feature two key sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of occupational therapists and healthcare professionals.

Filipsson, who has been a qualified physiotherapist since 1996, will share her extensive experience in geriatric rehabilitation, primary care, and psychosomatic physiotherapy. Her session will run from 11:00 to 11:15 and 13:00 to 13:15, and from 12:00 to 12:15 and 14:00 to 14:15 on the 26th. The session will explore the commonality of bathroom-related accidents, the associated risks, and practical approaches to reducing these risks. Attendees will learn about assistive devices that can support safer bathroom routines, with a special focus on the new, next-generation Swift 3 commode chair.

Repenning Raun, with over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry, will evaluate and explain the clinical and ergonomic benefits of the Immedia 4Way Glide system compared to the SatinSheet system. The session will run from 12:00 to 12:15 and 14:00 to 14:15 on the 25th, and from 11:00 to 11:15 and 13:00 to 13:15 on the 26th. Attendees will gain insights into the selection criteria for the Immedia 4Way Glide system, including conditions such as existing pressure injuries, poor skin integrity, behavioural and sensory issues, high weight/bariatric, and uneven body weight distribution.

Etac, founded in 1973, has been committed to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and caregivers through its innovative solutions. The company’s products are designed to promote the individual’s abilities and support caregivers in their daily work, offering state-of-the-art solutions for a wide range of daily needs and care settings. For a wide range of daily needs and care settings, for people at all stages of life. Their products are designed to promote the individual’s abilities and support caregivers in their daily work, through high quality, user-friendly functionality, and by delivering great value over time.

The sessions will take place at Stand G40, which is open from 9:00am.