Advancing Clinical Practice in Seating & Mobility

Advancing Clinical Practice in Seating & Mobility

Speakers:

Emily Potter, OTR/L, MOT; Haley Holland, OTR; Kathryn Nedley, OTD, OTR, ATP;

Madelyn Reynolds, OTR; Brittany Gosserand, MOT, OTR;

Tara Scully, OTR; 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, November 9, 2024
Time:	Saturday - Registration at 7:45 a.m., Course from 7:55 a.m. 5:15 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.
Prerequisite Coursework:	90 minutes of recorded coursework is required prior to attendance. You MUST pass the pre-recorded lecture quiz by 80% or greater PRIOR to the live content.

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, and interactive case studies.

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 molded seating as an early intervention.
Articulate the benefits of tilt/recline for spasticity management.

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

Criteria for Course Completion: Quiz, participation in lab, and course feedback form

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

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