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Seating And Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility CEU Courses for OTs

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Supporting Respiratory Equipment on Wheelchair Bases
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #9591Level: Introductory1 Hour
Many people who require respiratory equipment, such as oxygen and ventilators, use a wheeled mobility base. This course will address how to support respiratory equipment on an adaptive stroller, manual wheelchair, or power wheelchair safely and as a part of a team.

Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #9590Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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 facilitating an upright trunk and head and supporting the diaphragm. This course presents common positioning scenarios where respiration may be compromised and interventions to address these concerns.

Pediatric Power Wheelchair Assessment And Training
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #6317Level: Advanced3 Hours
Pediatric power wheelchair assessment, including determining and developing cognitive and motor readiness, team evaluation, and mobility training as a part of the school day, will be comprehensively addressed in this course. Assessment, skill development, and skill training are critical to achieve functional and independent use of power mobility.

Pediatric Special Needs Car Seats and Adapted Strollers
Presented by Lindsey Veety, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS
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Course: #9579Level: Introductory1 Hour
Transportation options for individuals with disabilities have expanded tremendously, giving families many more options to safely, easily, and quickly move between locations. This presentation will give an introduction to what adapted car seats and strollers are, how to evaluate them, tips for selecting the optimal products for your clients, and funding options.

Secondary Supports: It’s All In The Angles!
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #6111Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Wheelchair seating systems often include secondary supports including pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps. This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications, as well as what to do when secondary supports are required, and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.

Enhancing Success in Seating & Wheeled Mobility for Individuals With Cortical Visual Impairment
Presented by Angie Kiger, MEd, CTRS, ATP/SMS
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Course: #9566Level: Introductory2 Hours
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.

Maximizing Children and Adolescents’ Wheelchair Independence and Participation in Meaningful Activities Through Wheelchair Skills Training
Presented by Béatrice Ouellet, OT MSc & PhD Candidate
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Course: #9565Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course presents the current knowledge on innovative approaches to wheelchair skills training for children and adolescents. A renowned program that has been used internationally with adults and recently evaluated in pediatrics is also described.

Switch Assessment: Determining Optimal Switch Type And Placement
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #5928Level: Advanced2 Hours
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 careful switch assessment is required to determine optimal switch placement and switch type to meet an individual’s needs.

Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #5907Level: Advanced2 Hours
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 determine if a child is positioned adequately, as well as alternative positioning. A detailed case study will pull all the information together in a practical way.

Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases: An Introduction
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #5558Level: Introductory1 Hour
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. This course will review the assessment process.

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