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Seating And Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility CEU Courses for OTs

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More Than Mobility: OT-Led Wheelchair Selection To Support ADLs
Presented by Cassie Goodenough, MSOT, OTR/L
Live WebinarThu, Dec 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #6948Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Alternative Driving Methods for Power Wheelchair Mobility
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #6841Level: Advanced2 Hours
While some clients require a power wheelchair for independent mobility, not all can use a standard joystick. Clients with paralysis, muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, and uncontrolled movements can often drive a power wheelchair successfully when matched to the most appropriate alternative driving method. This course will systematically explore power wheelchair proportional and non-proportional alternative driving methods, including specific features, to match these complex client needs. Case studies will be used throughout.

Power Assist Devices For Manual Wheelchairs
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #6840Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course will present power assist devices to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. Power assist devices increase the force of each handrim stroke for increased travel distance as well as power to overcome slopes and uneven terrain. Various types of power assist devices, with clinical indicators for each, will be presented.

Supporting Respiratory Equipment on Wheelchair Bases
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #9591Level: Introductory1 Hour
Many people who require respiratory equipment, such as oxygen and ventilators, use a wheeled mobility base. This course will address how to support respiratory equipment on an adaptive stroller, manual wheelchair, or power wheelchair safely and as a part of a team.

Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
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Course: #9590Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by facilitating an upright trunk and head and supporting the diaphragm. This course presents common positioning scenarios where respiration may be compromised and interventions to address these concerns.

Pediatric Power Wheelchair Assessment And Training
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #6317Level: Advanced3 Hours
Pediatric power wheelchair assessment, including determining and developing cognitive and motor readiness, team evaluation, and mobility training as a part of the school day, will be comprehensively addressed in this course. Assessment, skill development, and skill training are critical to achieve functional and independent use of power mobility.

Secondary Supports: It’s All In The Angles!
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #6111Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Wheelchair seating systems often include secondary supports including pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps. This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications, as well as what to do when secondary supports are required, and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.

Mounting Assistive Technology to Wheelchairs
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #9569Level: Intermediate1 Hour
People who use wheelchairs may also use assistive technology such as speech-generating devices, computers, tablets, and smartphones. This session will present mounting options for each of these technologies to secure the device to the wheelchair for optimal visual regard, access, safety, and security.

Enhancing Success in Seating & Wheeled Mobility for Individuals With Cortical Visual Impairment
Presented by Angie Kiger, MEd, CTRS, ATP/SMS
Video
Course: #9566Level: Introductory2 Hours
The session begins with an overview of cortical visual impairment (CVI), including the characteristics and in-depth description of the phases of CVI. Strategies for creating an effective environment and considerations to keep in mind while conducting wheelchair evaluation and developing manual and power mobility skills for independence are discussed.

Maximizing Children and Adolescents’ Wheelchair Independence and Participation in Meaningful Activities Through Wheelchair Skills Training
Presented by Béatrice Ouellet, OT MSc & PhD Candidate
Video
Course: #9565Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course presents the current knowledge on innovative approaches to wheelchair skills training for children and adolescents. A renowned program that has been used internationally with adults and recently evaluated in pediatrics is also described.

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