The Ergonomic Seat: Using the Wheelchair Frame to Improve Function
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Seat slope has been used for years in the prescription of manual wheelchairs to provide the support and stability necessary for the wheelchair riders. While a difference in front seat height and rear seat height is critical to ...
Education Level = Intermediate, Credit = 0.1CEU
AOTA Category: OT Service Delivery; CEU(s)/Contact Hour(s): 0.1 AOTA CEUs/1Contact Hour
State PT Approval: This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .1 CEUs. Approval expires 10/22/24. Please be sure to complete the course before this date.
Instructional Method: Recorded on-line asynchronous lecture with supporting video demonstration
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| Who Enrolls | This program is designed for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Assistive Technology Professionals, and Medical Suppliers/Providers | ||||||||||
| Instructor Information | Thomas Halka, MOT, OTR, ATP is a registered occupational therapist who graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 2007 with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. From 2011-2019, Thomas practiced at the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX where he provided complex seating and mobility solutions for veterans with SCI/D and multiple sclerosis. Thomas earned his ATP from RESNA in 2018. He served on the planning committee for the PVA Summit and Healthcare Expo from 2016-2018. He has taught several labs and lectures at Texas Woman’s University and is currently serving as an advisory council member for the Vanderkooi Endowed Lectureship. Thomas joined Permobil in 2019 as a Regional Clinical Education Manager covering Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. |