Course Descriptions - May 28, 2025
11:30 AM Registration and Welcome
12:00 PM Session 1: Clinical Considerations for Power Wheelchair Application (0.1 CEU)
Course Code: MA0125h-2
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 questions outlined in the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Mobility Assistive Equipment (MAE) as well as the coverage criteria detailed in the Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for manual wheelchairs and power mobility devices. This framework will provide clinicians with the tools necessary to effectively evaluate and document the medical need for MAE intervention; assist the supplier ATP in matching an individual's identified needs to the technology interventions, and assist reviewers, and billing personnel in reading and interpreting the information in the record to determine when to provide the equipment that is recommended.
This course will also aim to discuss the clinical reasoning behind device selection and options available based on the above criteria. Participants will be given the hands on experience of driving a group 3 power wheelchair with the goal to educate on the more complex rehabilitation power mobility options available for those who are appropriate end users per coverage criteria. This course will cover the various drive wheel configurations to consider their functional impact when considering such devices for end users needs and environments for clinicians and supplies to make the most informed decision.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe differences between the manual and power mobility options based on their key features and code sets.
2. Distinguish the key differences between a group 2 and group 3 power wheelchair listing at least 2 primary distinguishing features.
3. Identify 3 medical conditions that may require intervention with mobility assistive equipment
4. Identify 2 features that could benefit an end user by participating in hands on trial of a group 3 power chair.
Pre-requisites: None
Agenda:
- Hour 1
- Clinical Reasoning and considerations for appropriate mobility adaptive equipment device: manual wheelchairs, POV/scooters, power wheelchairs.
- Review of coverage criteria and appropriate diagnostic and functional considerations
- Breakdown of each code set/group of manual and power mobility devices
- Hands on practice and discussion of Mid-wheel or front wheel drive group 3 power wheelchair.
Course Level: Beginner / Review
Instructional Methods: Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration, Lab: hands-on practice
AOTA Classification Code: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation
1:00 PM Session 2: Deciding on Power: Clinical Implications and Client Considerations (0.1 CEU)
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 algorithmic approach when deciding on power mobility base selection while also discussing key performance parameters and capabilities of power options that lead to equipment recommendations specific to group categories and clinical implications. This framework will provide clinicians with the tools necessary to effectively evaluate and document the medical need for Power mobility intervention and assist the supplier ATP in matching an individual's identified needs to the technology interventions.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Differentiate 3 key features of a group 3 power wheelchair that can improve function and safety for mobility related activity of daily living performance.
2. Distinguish the 2 key clinical considerations for a group 2 and group 3 power wheelchairs and how these differences impact the end user.
3. List 2 key findings of outcomes when clinicians and assistive technology professionals collaborate to provide client centered recommendations on mobility assistive equipment.
Pre-requisites: None
Agenda:
Hour 1
o Introduction
o Evaluation Considerations for Power Mobility Base Selection
o Review the key performance and clinical differences of basic vs. complex power mobility devices and clinical indicators for each.
Course Level: Beginner / Review
Instructional Methods: Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration
AOTA Classification Code: OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge
Quantum Rehab/Pride Mobility Products Corporation is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 7278. This live course is offered at 0.1 CEUs (Beginner, OT Service Delivery). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Break
2:15 PM Session 3: Clinically Speaking: The Power of Prevention (0.1 CEU)
Course Code: PS0224h-1
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 regard 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: Participants should have some familiarity with and/or participation in seating and wheeled mobility evaluations.
Agenda:
- Hour 1
- Discussion of common medical complications from those experiencing a mobility impairment.
- Discuss co-morbidities seen in medically fragile population including those with neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions.
- Discussion of powered mobility criteria along with power seat functions to allow functional independence including independence over medical management.
Course Level: Beginner / Review
Instructional Methods: Lecture/Discussion
AOTA Classification Code: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation
3:15 PM Session 4: Clinical Considerations for Alternative Drive Controls (0.1 CEU)
Course Code: E1221h-1
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, Technician/Repair Specialist
Course Description: Assessing an end user for power mobility can be an intimidating task. Decisions that are made will have an impact on the individual’s quality of life, functional mobility, physical well-being, and social interactions. When the end user is not able to utilize a standard joystick, then the task can become even more intimidating. There are many considerations and factors including driving/input method, mounting of driver controls, postural control, power positioning, programming, and environmental access/control. This workshop will review many of the considerations that must be examined when recommending alternative controls. Case specific examples will be utilized to elucidate the often-delicate interplay between alternative control access and complex seating system needs.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Describe 3 considerations for proportional alternative drive control selection and set up.
2. Describe 3 considerations for digital/switched alternative drive control selection and set up.
3. Describe at least one factor on how tilt and recline can affect access to each drive controls option.
Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of group 3 power mobility qualifications and utilization and clinical identification of recommendation for alternative drive controls.
Agenda:
o Hour 1
o Introduction/Key Concepts
o Power Positioning Considerations
o Tracking and Suspension
o Overview Proportional Control Options
o Overview of Programming Options for Proportional Controls
o Digital/Switch Control Options
o Mounting Options/ Programming Considerations for Digital/Switch Controls
Course Level: Intermediate
Instructional Methods: Lecture, Demonstration, Case Studies, Brainstorming
AOTA Classification Code: OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge
4:15 PM Wrap-Up
ADA: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact the Education Department (Education@PrideMobility.com).