ATGR-20104
Clinical Considerations for Individuals with Progressive Neurological Disorders.
The evaluation of seating and positioning components and power base selection for patients with a progressive neurological disease requires a comprehensive, detailed evaluation of their medical, environmental, and Assistive Technology needs to ensure a successful outcome in maximizing independent mobility and function. Evidenced based practice will be used to describe seating and positioning recommendations and complex problem solving and evaluation skills will be discussed to evaluate their affect on the fit and function of the chair in the individual’s environment. The integration of alternative drive controls, environmental control units and computer access will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1) Participants will recognize at least one advantage and disadvantage of the variations between rear, mid, front wheel drive for patients with a progressive disease.
2) Participants will name at least four considerations involved in the selection of seating and power positioning options.
3) Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the selection of wheelchair accessories to accommodate the changes associated with progressive disorders.
4) Participants will also demonstrate an understanding of how to integrate Assistive Technologies in order to maximize functional independence.
Level of Instruction - Intermediate
Course Timeline:
8:00 – 8:30 Sign In
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction
8:45 – 9:45 Introduction, Clinical diagnosis and physical limitations, Evaluation, and Base selection
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 12:00 Seating considerations and accessories, Power seating, and Pressure management
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 Electronics and alternative drive controls
1:45 – 2:45 Clinical considerations and programming
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:15 Computer applications, ECU, Mounting considerations, Funding/documentation, and Case Studies
4:15 Questions and conclusion
6 contact hours - $75.00
Where:
May 17
Dolce Valley Forge Hotel and Conference Center
301 W Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
May 25
Holiday Inn Dedham Hotel & Conference Center
55 Ariadne Road
Dedham, MA 02026
Clinical Education Manager for Quantum Rehab”
COURSE
Lois Brown, MPT, ATP
ATGR-20101
Advanced Seating Principles and Manual Wheelchair Selecton for Function.
Michelle L. Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP
ATGR-20102
This is not your Grandma’s power wheelchair!
Claudia Amortegui, MBA
ATGR-20103
Navigating Your Way Through the Maze of Documentation.
PRESENTERS
John “Jay” Doherty, OTR, ATP
ATGR-20104
Clinical Considerations for Individuals with Progressive Neurological Disorders.
Sharon Pratt, PT
ATGR-20105
Seating and Mobility for Function.
