Enhancing Success in Seating & Wheeled Mobility for Individuals With Cortical Visual Impairment
Course: #9566Level: Introductory 2 Hours 1448 Reviews
The session begins with an overview of cortical visual impairment (CVI), including the characteristics and in-depth description of the phases of CVI. Strategies for creating an effective environment and considerations to keep in mind while conducting wheelchair evaluation and developing manual and power mobility skills for independence are discussed.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 07298; CE Broker/2.0 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-1079582; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation; RESNA/0.2 Introductory
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list at least five cortical visual impairment (CVI) symptoms.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least three considerations when conducting a seating and mobility evaluation on a client with CVI.
- After this course, participants will be able to list three strategies that can improve teaching a client with CVI to propel a wheelchair manual and drive a power wheelchair.
Course created on June 16, 2023
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-30 Minutes | Visual acuity & neurological vision loss |
| 30-50 Minutes | Cortical visual impairment (CVI) defined including ranges |
| 50-70 Minutes | CVI impact on seating & wheeled mobility |
| 70-95 Minutes | Wheelchair Evaluation & CVI |
| 95-115 Minutes | Training & Implementation |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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1448 ReviewsPresented By
Angie Kiger
MEd, CTRS, ATP/SMS
Angie Kiger, M.Ed., CTRS, ATP/SMS earned a Master of Education degree in Assistive Technology from George Mason University. She is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Angie has over 20 years of experience working in the field of assistive technology serving infants, children, and adults in inpatient, outpatient, school, and community settings with a variety of diagnoses. In addition to working as a clinician, Angie has served as an adjunct instructor at George Mason University and presented hundreds of clinical education trainings both in-person and virtually for global audiences. She has written articles for trade publications and has been involved in clinical research. Angie currently works for Permobil Americas as a Portfolio Marketing Manager.
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Financial disclosures: Angie Kiger currently works full-time for Permobil as a Portfolio Marketing Manager. Permobil is a global manufacturer of seating and mobility equipment. Angie Kiger received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Angie Kiger is a member of and serves on the Executive Board for the Clinician Task Force.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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