Wheelchair Seating, Mobility, and Assistive Technology: Putting the Parts Together
Taking place on Saturday, Oct 26 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM & Sunday Oct 27 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM Rancho Los Amigos Outpatient Building (OPB) Auditorium, 7601 E Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242, USA
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2019, 7:30 AM – Oct 27, 2019, 1:30 PM
Rancho Los Amigos OPB Auditorium, 7601 E Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242, USA
About the event
This two day course provides participants with basic concepts of seating and positioning, wheelchair mobility, and assistive technology for every day use. An interactive approach will help to identify limitations and to pair wheelchair and seating technology to optimize function and independence. Interactive adult and pediatric case studies will be used to enhance learning concepts. Asymmetries and pressure-relieving concepts will be highlighted in the selection of seating components and wheelchair configuration. The latest research findings in seating and mobility will be discussed relative to optimizing wheelchair configuration for efficiency in wheelchair propulsion.
CEUs pending: 1.2
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to :
1. Complete a wheelchair mat evaluation.
2. Identify three asymmetries that may impact wheelchair positioning.
Tickets
General Admission
$185.00
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Includes 1 course registration with purchase.
$225.00
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