16408 INTRODUCTION TO WHEELED MOBILITY SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS

Course overview

Mobility is fundamental to each individual's quality of life and is necessary for functioning in each of the performance areas: self-care, work, school, play and leisure. Limitations to functional mobility can be either augmented or replaced with assistive technologies such as a cane, walker, or a wheel mobility system. In addition to the functional gain of increased independence in mobility, other goals such as positive self-image, social interaction, and health maintenance are achieved. This course focuses on manual and powered wheel-chair systems to enhance an individual's mobility. The emphasis is on the total process of delivering these systems to those who need them, from initial need and goal setting, through assessment and recommendations, to implementation and training. Course is appropriate for therapists and assistants who assess and implement seating systems for children and adults.