This course explores how occupational therapy practitioners can enhance client independence in self-care through thoughtful wheelchair selection and justification. Participants will gain practical tools for evaluating self-care performance in seated mobility, learn how to advocate for the inclusion of OT in wheelchair evaluations, and build strong documentation to support insurance approval. Case studies will highlight how client-centered wheelchair features can dramatically increase functional outcomes and participation.
Live Webinar
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 14612; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1340990; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation; RESNA/0.1 Introductory
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the role of OT in wheelchair evaluations.
- After this course, participants will be able to list considerations for ADL participation related to wheelchair recommendations.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe strategies for evaluating self-care performance in seated mobility.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction to OT's role for Wheelchairs in Different Settings |
| 5-20 Minutes | Types of Wheelchairs and Cushions Explained |
| 20-30 Minutes | What to Consider as an OTP When Recommending a Wheelchair |
| 30-40 Minutes | How to Document Need |
| 40-55 Minutes | Case Study - Process in Action |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Cassie Goodenough
MSOT, OTR/L
Cassie is a licensed occupational therapist and professor in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at a private, liberal arts college. She has extensive clinical experience in home health, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient neuro and pediatrics, and school-based settings. Her professional interests include rural health, adaptive equipment usage, wheelchair fittings/evaluations, and aging at home.
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Financial: Cassie Goodenough received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Cassie Goodenough has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 14612. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
The continued family of websites, including OccupationalTherapy.com, is an approved CE provider by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). This course is offered for 0.10 CEUs (Introductory level, Area). The assignment of RESNA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by RESNA.