Description
Wheelchair seating and mobility evaluation and posture are interdependent clinical situations. Earlier courses have provided information about the client and that you will need to participate with a clinical team in the evaluation, prescription and provision processes. This course will begin the journey through seating and mobility technology, and overviews of how to match person to equipment.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize and describe the levels of sitters
- Describe the steps of the Seating System Process.
- Understand the need to stabilize the pelvis first and then move-on to the rest of the body.
- Identify Primary and Secondary Support Surfaces.
- Understand the broad categories of seating systems.
- Understand when Molded Seating is appropriate.