Purchase of this course will provide access to the recorded webinar version of the course below.

0.1 AOTA CEUs/1 Contact Hours

Target Audience:  Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS), Reimbursement & Billing Specialists

Course Description:   Individuals with chronic medical conditions and long-term disabilities who have a permanent need for a wheelchair require a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their physical, functional and environmental needs to allow clinicians and ATP suppliers to make appropriate Assistive Technology recommendations for a successful outcome.

This course will examine the clinical decision making process and algorithmic approach to mobility assistive equipment trial and recommendation. This course will also serve as a review of preventative therapeutic use of powered seating features that allow end user increased independence not only in daily activities but also in the importance of medical management when caregiver and therapy resources may be limited. The use of powered features will be reviewed in regards to management of frequent co-morbidities and medical conditions such as: orthostatic hypotension, edema, contracture/tone management, pressure injury prevention, and the application of positioning components that can aid in decreased the complications of skeletal deformities over time. Many times end users may be overlooked for their potential of meeting power wheelchair criteria that could provide them increased functional independence and control within their environments and to help be a part of preventing further medical complications. It is known that over 60,000 people in the United States die each year form pressure injuries alone and we know that utilization of pressure re-distribution for those lacking sensation and independent mobility can reduce this by giving the user control of their repositioning.

Learning Objectives:  

At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the significance of 3 power seating features and positioning principles in the evaluation and recommendation process
2. Describe 2 medical conditions that may require intervention with mobility assistive equipment.
3. Identify 2 power seating functions recalling what medical management/prevention application it serves.

Pre-requisites:  None

Agenda:

Hour 1

• Discussion on common medical complications from those experiencing a mobility impairment 20 mins
• Discuss comorbidities seen in medically fragile population including those with neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions and impact on equipment selection 20 mins
• Discussion of powered mobility criteria along with power seat functions to allow functional independence including independence over medical management 20 mins

Course Level:  Beginner / Review

Instructional Methods:  Lecture, Discussion

AOTA Classification Code:  OT Process – Evaluation, Intervention

ADA: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact the Education Department (Education@PrideMobility.com).