Certification alone may not ensure safe PMA use, say occupational therapists

Certification alone may not ensure safe PMA use, say occupational therapists


SINGAPORE: Operating personal mobility aid (PMA) devices safely can remain a challenge for some individuals, particularly older users and those with multiple medical conditions, occupational therapists told CNA.

They said such users may need more extensive assessment and training, even as they undergo certification under tightened rules that took effect from Monday (Jun 1).

Among these new rules, PMA users must now obtain a certificate of medical need from a Singapore-registered doctor or occupational therapist unless they qualify for an exemption, such as being aged 70 or older. 




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