A Case for Excellence: Manual
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Permobil Academy | 100 North Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221 | 1.800.851.3449 | www.permobilus.com © 2021 Permobil, Inc. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. A Case for Excellence: Manual DATE & TIME: LOCATION: CONTACT: PRESENTER: TARGET AUDIENCE This program is designed for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Assistive Technology Professionals, and Medical Suppliers/Providers. COURSE OVERVIEW This 60-minute interactive live course will utilize case discussions to drive clinical decision making for manual wheelchair (MWC) prescription. This class is intended to facilitate clinicians and equipment provider’s knowledge of how to successfully recommend appropriate seating and mobility devices for people who self-propel a manual wheelchair. Participants will be provided with real case examples and use clinical reasoning skills to identify a client’s limitations, goals, and equipment selection to promote functional outcomes. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in active discussion of their case findings and compare solutions. This course will help guide your practice from standard equipment prescription to best practice for manual wheelchair recommendations for long-term independent self-propulsion to maximize functional mobility. This course will utilize the ICF model to assist the clinical decision-making process to be successful in the provision of seating and positioning solutions for MWC. This course will highlight how power assist devices have a positive impact on quality of life and participation in MRADLs at home and in the community. Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a better understanding of how matching the person with their technology directly affects functional mobility, participation in life roles, wheelchair skills, as well as overall satisfaction with their equipment. LEVEL- Intermediate |INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD- Onsite, live Lecture / Discussion / Clinical Applications / Demonstration CEU OBJECTIVES By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Understand 2 frame configurations that can enhance the rider’s upright seated posture and stability. 2. Explain 2 influences that seating components have on functional outcomes related to manual wheelchair mobility. 3. Develop 2 measurable goals for a manual wheelchair mobility intervention. 4. Articulate 1 way that power assist technology support seating and mobility goals
Transcript of A Case for Excellence: Manual
Permobil Academy | 100 North Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221 | 1.800.851.3449 | www.permobilus.com © 2021 Permobil, Inc. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
A Case for Excellence: Manual DATE & TIME:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
PRESENTER:
TARGET AUDIENCE This program is designed for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Assistive Technology Professionals, and Medical Suppliers/Providers.
COURSE OVERVIEW This 60-minute interactive live course will utilize case discussions to drive clinical decision making for manual wheelchair (MWC) prescription. This class is intended to facilitate clinicians and equipment provider’s knowledge of how to successfully recommend appropriate seating and mobility devices for people who self-propel a manual wheelchair. Participants will be provided with real case examples and use clinical reasoning skills to identify a client’s limitations, goals, and equipment selection to promote functional outcomes. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in active discussion of their case findings and compare solutions. This course will help guide your practice from standard equipment prescription to best practice for manual wheelchair recommendations for long-term independent self-propulsion to maximize functional mobility. This course will utilize the ICF model to assist the clinical decision-making process to be successful in the provision of seating and positioning solutions for MWC. This course will highlight how power assist devices have a positive impact on quality of life and participation in MRADLs at home and in the community. Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a better understanding of how matching the person with their technology directly affects functional mobility, participation in life roles, wheelchair skills, as well as overall satisfaction with their equipment.
LEVEL- Intermediate |INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD- Onsite, live Lecture / Discussion / Clinical Applications / Demonstration
CEU OBJECTIVES By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Understand 2 frame configurations that can enhance the rider’s upright seated posture and stability. 2. Explain 2 influences that seating components have on functional outcomes related to manual wheelchair mobility. 3. Develop 2 measurable goals for a manual wheelchair mobility intervention. 4. Articulate 1 way that power assist technology support seating and mobility goals
Permobil Academy | 100 North Florida Ave., Belleville, IL 62221 | 1.800.851.3449 | www.permobilus.com © 2021 Permobil, Inc. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
AOTA CLASSIFICATION CODE(S)- Category: OT Service Delivery
STATEMENT OF CLINICAL RELEVANCE Content of the activity directly relates to the scope of practice of occupational and physical therapy as defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Visit our website www.permobilus.com for more details.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS In order to obtain CEU/CCU credits, participant must attend the entire course, sign in and out, and complete an on-line course assessment following completion of the course.
OUTLINE
Minutes Topic
5 Introduction / Overview/ Review Course Objectives
10 Impact of Manual Wheelchair frame configuration 10 Impact of Seating Components
15 Goal setting for seating and mobility 15 Power Assist and Power Mobility Considerations
5 Summary / Question & Answer
CONTACT HOURS- 1 | CEUS- 0.1
FEE The Permobil Academy does charge a fee for live courses, when 0.3 or more CEUs (3 contact hours) are provided. Please check the individual course publication for the specific fee information.
CANCELLATION POLICY Please visit www.permobilus.com for the Permobil Academy cancellation policy.
ADA STATEMENT Permobil Academy complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please call 618-222-3603.
QUESTIONS Please contact: This course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
Permobil Academy is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This live lecture is offered at .1 CEUs, Educational level: intermediate; Category: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures.
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