Advancing Clinical Practice in Seating & Mobility

Advancing Clinical Practice in Seating & Mobility

Speakers: Catherine Murray, MOT, OTR; Emily Potter, OTR/L, MOT; Anthony Kennedy, OTR/L, MS, OT;

Haley Holland, OTR; Haley Smith, OTR; Brittany Gosserand, MOT, OTR;

Kathryn Nedley, OTD, OTR, ATP; Chelsea Whatley, OTR, C/NDT; Dawn Phillips, COTA

General Info

Open to:	Physical Therapy (PT), Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Course Date:	Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time:	Saturday - Registration at 7:45 a.m., Course from 7:55 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday – Registration at 7:45 a.m., Course 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:	TIRR Memorial Hermann, Research Building Room 217, 2nd floor Conference Room, 1333 Moursund, Houston, TX 77030
Parking:	Garage 6 , http://tirr.memorialhermann.org/locations/tirr-memorial-hermann-rehab-hospital/
Handouts:	Electronic handouts will be shared with all attendees prior to the course via email. Please print or download the materials prior to the course for your use.

Course Description: This course is appropriate for occupational therapy practitioners and physical therapy practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge and advance their skills in wheelchair seating and mobility. Attendees will be engaged in content related to funding considerations, determining appropriate types of seating systems and accessories, determining drive controls, and medical considerations for seating and mobility. This course will have didactic lectures, interactive case studies, and an equipment fair.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain key components of a mat evaluation and a seating clinic.
Articulate how funding influences the decision-making process in the seating clinic.
Demonstrate an understanding of Medicare’s coverage criteria when selecting an optimal seating system.
Determine the types of cushions commonly prescribed for individuals with neurologic conditions.
Determine the potential advantages of prescribing a custom mold as an early intervention.
Articulate the benefits of tilt/recline for spasticity management.

Assessment of Learning Objectives: Question and answer, course feedback form.

Instructional Methods Used: Lecture, PowerPoint Presentations, Lab, Discussion

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