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The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Certification: An Overview

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1.  What does SMS stand for? Standing Mobility Specialist Seating and Mobility Specialist Specialty Mobility Specialist Seating and More Specialist

2.  Which RESNA certification was developed prior to the SMS? ATP RTS CRTS None

3.  How many work hours in seating and mobility are required before taking the SMS exam? 500 750 1000 1500

4.  How is the test administered? By personal interview By written exam at a testing center By written exam at home By computer at a testing center

5.  The knowledge areas tested include all EXCEPT: Performance of Seating and Mobility Assessment Funding Resources, Coverage, and Payment Outcome Assessment and Follow-up/Professional Behavior Work hardening principles

6.  Why was the SMS certification developed? To raise the bar on seating and wheeled mobility service provision To assess competence in this practice area To assure clients, caregivers and others of competence in this practice area All of the above

7.  Which of the following professional activities count as pre-requisites for the SMS exam: Continuing education Client service delivery Presentations All of the above

8.  What is the cost of the SMS application and test fee: $100 $200 $250 $500

9.  How often does the SMS have to be renewed? Every 2 years Never Every year Every 5 years

10.  Who can take the SMS Exam? Clinicians Suppliers Engineers All of the above