Wheelchair Seating Assessment

Wheelchair Seating Assessment - 4 Contact Hours

State Board Approved-- #50-20641 Course # 20-656090

Reports to CE Broker within 24 Hours

In this course, you will learn about the history of wheelchairs and how, why and when they are used. You will gain understanding about performing a needs assessment and evaluation on patients in order to set them up with the proper type and size of wheelchair. This course also explores the various parts of a wheelchair, what they do and how they affect the body. You will also discover how the functionality of a wheelchair affects a person's comfort, health and mobility. Finally, this course explains how the equipment should be adjusted to avoid causing complications for the patient.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Assess a patient's needs and measurements for the use of a wheelchair
Classify the parts of a wheelchair and their functions
Analyze a person's mobility level and posture
Evaluate destructive postures related to wheelchair use
Select an appropriate wheelchair based on evaluation and observational findings
Determine candidacy for advanced wheelchair technology
Adjust equipment in order to maximize patient safety, comfort and functionality

You will take away from this course with the knowledge and skills that are necessary for performing a complete evaluation and needs assessment of patients with mobility challenges and selecting the best wheelchair for their needs.

Course Curriculum

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Wheelchair Seating Assessment
- Course Description
- List of Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- 1. Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Evaluation
- 2. Destructive Postural Tendencies, Causes and Corrective Measures
- 3. Wheelchair and Other Equipment Selection Based on Evaluation Findings
- 4. Interface Pressure Mapping
- 5. Adjusting the Equipment for Maximum Safety, Function and Posture
- Conclusion
- Quiz
- References
- Course Evaluation

About the instructor

Administrator

Mike Krause