One of the Few Hands-On Interactive Seating Courses!
There are an estimated 1.4 million Americans utilizing wheelchairs in the United States to achieve improved independence. For health care workers, the task of evaluating the client, determining needs, selecting the most appropriate equipment, and, when applicable, troubleshooting to improve a client’s fit and function can oftentimes be intimidating. Often, we are faced with clients who present with notable orthopedic issues, deformities, and/or asymmetries coupled with limited funding or financial resources, making our intervention much more challenging.
This one-day seminar was produced by Dr. Kirsten Davin, the creator of the long running seminar, Let's Roll! The Art of Performing Seating and Mobility Evaluations, which has reached over 9,500 therapists across the United States. Hands-on! Wheelchair Seating and Positioning is designed to provide health care professionals and therapists with a hands-on, working knowledge of wheelchair seating and positioning systems. Participants will be able to identify postural issues and deformities which may be present within a client and incorporate those considerations into the creation of a custom seating system. Hands-on, interactive techniques will be implemented as attendees will personally be adapting, carving, and creating mock seating systems and, in the process, gain valuable knowledge that can be implemented immediately in clinic. Attendees will learn about the benefits of pressure mapping and have the opportunity to experience pressure mapping first-hand. This is a valuable course for anyone who faces challenging seating and positioning issues in clinic. Attendees will leave with a multitude of tangible knowledge, tips, and cost saving techniques which can be put to immediate use. For those interested in sitting for RESNA's Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) or Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) examinations, this course is an absolute must!
Course Content
WELCOME, INTRODUCTION, AND OBJECTIVES
DEFORMITIES, ASYMMETRIES, AND CLIENT'S PRESENTATION
Identify orthopedic issues
• pelvic, spinal, and cervical asymmetries
Demonstrate use of Cobb's angle for scoliosis and kyphosis measurement
• individual hands-on practice in obtaining Cobb's angle measurements
Implement various techniques to address or accommodate deformities
• funding friendly options
• options for clients on a limited budget
PRESSURE MAPPING EDUCATION
Understand the benefits of utilizing pressure mapping in clinic
• educational purposes
• seating and troubleshooting purposes
• current research regarding pressure mapping
Perform hands-on pressure mapping and demonstrate competency with the product
CUSTOM SEATING INTERVENTION
Recognize when custom seating is required
Discover various manufacturers who provide custom seating options
• adult custom seating options
- hands-on exploration and creation of adult custom seating options
• pediatric custom seating options
- hands-on exploration and creation of pediatric custom seating options
Fabricate creative, low-cost seating options for clients on a low budget
CASE STUDIES
Adult custom seating case study
• identify seating/positioning issue(s) and determine troubleshooting/required adjustments to the adult client
• discussion of client presentation and equipment selection
Pediatric custom seating case study
• identify seating/positioning issue(s) and determine troubleshooting/required adjustments to the pediatric client
• discussion of client presentation and equipment selection
CERVICAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
Introduce cervical positioning systems
• occipital pads, lateral pads, anterior supports, etc.
• contraindications for cervical positioning
Perform a hands-on client evaluation for cervical positioning
Provide resources to obtaining appropriate cervical positioning systems
WHEELCHAIR CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT SEATING/POSITIONING
Demonstration of wheelchair adjustments which may improve client's presentation
• power wheelchair adjustments
- tremor dampening, acceleration, deceleration, etc.
• manual wheelchair adjustments
- self-propulsion considerations
- seating system adaptations
REVIEW FOR RESNA EXAMINATIONS
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification exam
• review exam content and test taking strategies
• identify preparatory resources for the ATP
Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam
• review exam content and test taking strategies
• identify preparatory resources for the SMS
Sample ATP and SMS exam questions
QUESTIONS AND CLOSING
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
This program has been approved for 6 continuing education credit(s) by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.
is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.
The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.
is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6.0 continuing education credit(s).
, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 6.0 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.
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KIRSTEN DAVIN, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, is best known for her long running seminar, Let's Roll! The Art of Performing Seating and Mobility Evaluations. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist, certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), with extensive experience in a variety of practice areas including inpatient, acute care, and intensive care units, as well as the Central Illinois Regional Burn Center. She is the owner of a successful home health-based private practice, Escape Mobility Solutions, LLC, which is dedicated to evaluating individuals for custom forms of assistive technology, such as power and manual wheelchairs, seating and positioning systems, and augmentative and alternative communication. She regularly conducts workshops on a national basis, regarding seating/positioning and assistive technology, and prides herself in offering entertaining and engaging seminars that make learning fun. Dr. Davin completed her undergrad studies in occupational therapy and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001. She received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2007 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, where she now holds a faculty position. Aside from her professional involvement in occupational therapy, Dr. Davin currently serves as a firefighter and the Medical Captain for the Pleasant Plains Fire Department, in her hometown of Pleasant Plains, Illinois.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin is the owner and primary therapist of Escape Mobility Solutions, LLC. She has employment relationships with Baylor University and Memorial Medical Center. She serves a consultant for Performance Health. Dr. Davin receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association.
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