Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categories of seating systems. Seating systems, whether linear, contoured, or molded, are comprised of primary support surfaces, secondary support components, and materials.
This course is part of the Wheelchair Seating Back To The Basics Topic.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 01934; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-797627; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation; RESNA/0.1 Introductory
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 seating system categories and clinical indicators for each.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the difference between primary support surfaces and secondary support components.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the physical properties of 3 different seating materials and clinical implications.
Course created on April 15, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Seating system categories |
| 25-40 Minutes | Primary surfaces and secondary support components |
| 40-55 Minutes | Seating materials |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q and A |
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2020 ReviewsPresented By
Michelle Lange
OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Michelle Lange is an occupational therapist with over 38 years of experience and has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 19 years, where she currently focuses on education and consultation. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally, and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide (1st & 2nd eds). Michelle is a RESNA Fellow and a RESNA-certified ATP and SMS. She is also a member of the Clinician Task Force.
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Financial disclosures: Michelle Lange was issued an honorarium for this course. She provides education and consultation for Stealth Products, a manufacturer of power wheelchair alternative driving methods. Non-financial disclosures: None
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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