Friday, April 29, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Euphoria, 2nd Floor
Credits: 0.2 CEU
Level: Intermediate
Registration:
This complimentary course requires registration at Abilities Expo in addition to registration with Pride Mobility / Quantum Rehab. Space is limited and seats are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Prerequisites:
Learners should have base knowledge and understand of power mobility devices and the general DME/CRT qualifications and justifications for various levels of equipment.
Target Audience:
Licensed/Certified Medical Professional (i.e. PT, OT), Rehab Professional (ATP, SMS, CRTS)
Course Description:
A power wheelchair is a power wheelchair, right? While many power wheelchairs are controlled by a standard in-line joystick, as complex rehab equipment professionals, we should not assume most power wheelchairs are similar.
This course will discuss key performance characteristics of the 2 most common power wheelchair groups (Group 2 and Group 3), considerations for drive wheel configuration, the need for non-expandable versus expandable controllers, and considerations for suspension
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to:
- Distinguish 3 key specifications of group 3 power wheelchairs that promote and enhance function for the end user.
- Discuss 2 capabilities of expandable electronics provide to enhance functional independence for the end user.
- Distinguish 2 advantages of each drive wheel configuration type that will facilitate environmental access for the end user.
Agenda:
Introduction/agenda, overview of power wheelchair group specifications, power wheelchair equipment packages: no power, single power, and multi power options, considerations and benefits of suspension.
Considerations and benefits of suspension; considerations and benefits of tracking technology; advantages and disadvantages of front, mid, and rear wheel drive power wheelchairs, wrap-up and discussion.
Intermediate Instructional Methods:
- Lecture with PowerPoint
- Discussion
AOTA Classification Code:
OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge
