Assistive Devices for Ambulation: How to Select the Right Device
Tracking # 20-1387395
Course overview
This course provides physical and occupational therapy professionals with essential knowledge to select and recommend appropriate assistive devices for ambulation. Learners will explore common mobility devices, including canes, crutches, and walkers, along with their advantages, limitations, and impact on safety and function. The course also outlines key factors to consider when matching a device to a patient's needs, abilities, and environment.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General CE
Occupational Therapist Assistant
1h
General CE
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General (Prescription Devices)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General (Prescription Devices)
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General Continuing Education
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Class I CE
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Class I CE
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
1h
General
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
1h
Approved General PDR
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
1h
Approved General PDR
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy
Occupational Therapist Registered
1h
Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Occupational Therapist
1h
Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills
Occupational Therapist Assistant
1h
Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Category A CCUs
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Type 1 CE
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Type 1 CE