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Switch Assessment: Determining Optimal Switch Type And Placement
July 17, 2023
An access method is used by the client to control assistive technology devices, such as power wheelchairs and speech-generating devices. Single or multiple switches can be used for access, though care... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
June 2, 2023
Pediatric seating and mobility equipment are not simply smaller than equipment designed for adults. This course will present the importance of pediatric positioning, clinical considerations, how to de... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases: An Introduction
September 14, 2022
Therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating assessment includes evaluation of current posture and equipment, a mat examination, and equipment recommendations. T... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Wheelchair Seating Interventions
August 15, 2022
Occupational and physical therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating interventions, including pressure management, seated angles, and strategies to address com... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Seating Considerations in the Home Health Setting
December 16, 2021
An overview of the unique considerations for seating and positioning in the home, best practices, and ethical dilemmas will be discussed with case examples in this course. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Power Wheelchairs
December 5, 2021
This course introduces power-operated vehicles (scooters) and power wheelchairs, including features such as drive wheel configuration, power seating, and alternative driving methods. Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Manual Wheelchair Mobility: Self-propulsion
October 21, 2021
Most manual wheelchairs are designed for self-propulsion and fall into categories. This course will systematically explore each category with clinical indicators, as well as optimal frame configuratio... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
June 1, 2021
Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by fa... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Matching Products to Seating Needs
May 28, 2021
Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categor... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Durable Medical Equipment for Activities of Daily Living
May 28, 2021
Clients who use wheelchair seating and mobility equipment often have other durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as well. Durable medical equipment is often used to assist activities of daily living... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Dependent Mobility Intervention
May 28, 2021
Dependent mobility devices are not designed for self-propulsion. These include adaptive strollers, transport chairs, tilt in space manual wheelchairs, reclining manual wheelchairs, and standard manual... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Augmented Mobility Intervention
May 28, 2021
Augmented mobility is used with clients who require assistance in ambulation. This category of equipment includes walking canes, crutches, walkers, and gait trainers. Augmented mobility is used to pre... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Power Wheelchair Advanced Features
January 25, 2021
Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology devic... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Positioning for Function: The Trunk and Extremities
January 25, 2021
This course presents common trunk asymmetries seen in wheelchair seating with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a trunk position as possible improves overall posture... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Mobility: Ultralight Configuration And Propulsion
October 24, 2019
This course will present an appropriate configuration of ultralight manual wheelchairs to optimize self-propulsion efficiency. Increased efficiency decreases the risk of repetitive stress injuries and... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Mobility: Power Add On Options And Use For Manual Wheelchairs
October 17, 2019
This course will present alternate manual wheelchair drive mechanisms, including non-powered and powered options to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. These drive... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Prop Sitter
September 30, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Hands Dependent Sitter
September 23, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations for the Hands-Free Sitter
August 5, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Certification: An Overview
July 22, 2019
The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification recognizes competence in assessment and intervention. This course will cover what this certification is, who the SMS is designed for, why it was... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility