There are few courses available addressing the important topic of wheelchair seating and positioning.
This one-day course will provide you with the latest tools to increase confidence and proficiency when it comes to proper wheelchair fit, repairs, and support!
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation).
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.
** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.5 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.2 self-study continuing education credits.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.
This self-study course consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.5 contact hours.
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
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| Webcast Manual (1.95 MB) | 68 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Diane Warns, PT, is a RESNA certified Physical Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the area of developmental disabilities and seating and mobility. Diane received her BS in physical therapy from SUNY Stony Brook in 1990.
She has held positions in private as well as public schools, orthopedic practices and ICF’s. In all these settings she has provided a full pallet of therapy services including all aspects of seating and mobility.
Diane was the Director of Physical Therapy at UCPN of Nassau County where she was responsible for all adult, as well as outpatient physical therapy clinics, including their very busy Seating and Mobility Clinic. This is one of the few, and largest, seating clinics of its kind in the area.
Diane has continued her study and practice concentrating on the area of wheelchair seating and mobility as a means to best serve her population and provide them with independence and mobility.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Diane Warns has an employment relationship with Nassau Boces. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Diane Warns has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Access never expires for this product.
Physical Evaluation
Utilizing Pressure Mapping
Adapting a Poorly Fitting Wheelchair: Problem-Solving Solutions
Types of Manual Wheelchairs and Appropriate Users
Types of Power Wheelchairs
Seat Backs: Types and Indications
Seat Cushions: Types and Indications
Head and Cervical Supports: Types and Indications
Transportation in a Motor Vehicle
Writing an Effective Letter of Medical Justification
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