Description
Wheelchairs play a crucial role in enhancing mobility and independence for individuals with limited mobility. Manual and power wheelchairs are each designed to cater to specific needs and preferences. Understanding the key concepts associated with these wheelchairs is essential for users, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.
The lessons in this course will provide an overview of the key concepts of manual and power wheelchairs and will present case studies showing how these key concepts are assimilated into real life.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify 3 aspects of environmental and personal factors that impact the selection of manual and powered wheelchairs.
- Identify 2 aspects of functional mobility.
- Name 2 categories of manual wheelchairs.
- Name 3 powered wheelchair seat functions
- Identify 2 types of add-on power for manual wheelchairs.