SET The Foundation: Seating Assessments for Success

Course Description:    

This interactive full one-day program provides an overview of seating and positioning evaluation, including the physical mat evaluation and measuring the client. The learner will have an opportunity to discuss and apply seating solutions for common postural asymmetries. Hands-on opportunity with new and challenging skills makes this a must for all therapists, providers and nurses who will be assessing and prescribing wheelchair seating systems.


Presenter:    

Tricia Henley, MPT ATP
Clinical Applications Manager
The ROHO Institute for Continuing Education and Research, The ROHO Group


Target Audience: This program is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers, PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs, equipment suppliers, and any other rehabilitation professionals who prescribe wheelchair seating systems.


Level: Basic to Intermediate


Contact Hours:   7.25


Course Objectives:

  1. Identify the critical aspects of a seating assessment.

  2. Discuss the balance of ideal positioning versus risk of skin breakdown when performing a seating assessment.

  3. Discuss the importance of correct anatomical measurements and how they influence equipment selection.

  4. Explain how to apply seating and mobility principles and solutions when assessing and treating patients in real-world situations.

  5. Recognize correct product application and basic funding guidelines for seating surfaces.


Schedule:

8:00 – 8:15  

Introductions – Review of Objectives

8:15 – 8:30

The Seating and Positioning Process

8:30 – 9:30

Biomechanics of Seating

9:30 – 10:00

Performing the Mat Assessment

10:00 – 10:15

Morning Break

10:15 – 10:30

Mat Assessment Demonstration

10:30 – 11:15

Measuring your Client

11:15 – 12:00

Experiencing Abnormal Postures

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

1:00 – 1:45

Hands-on Measurement Practice

1:45 – 3:00

Translating Assessment Findings

3:00 – 3:15

Afternoon Break

3:15 – 3:45

Specific Seating Solutions

3:45 – 4:45

Medicare Cushion Coding

4:45 – 5:00

Questions / Wrap Up