Registration by 11:59 a.m. (Eastern Time) on June 25, 2024

Presented by: Cathy Choi

Clients working with occupational therapists may wonder if a manual or power wheelchair will best meet their needs. Successfully incorporating a manual versus a power wheelchair into a client’s life, however, requires highly varied skills and factors (Smith et al., 2016; Abou & Rice, 2022).  Appropriate wheelchair selection is a complex process with multiple clinical considerations.  Occupational therapists, by thorough assessment, analysis, and collaboration with clients, are instrumental in ensuring effective wheelchair prescriptions.

This webinar provides an overview of clinical factors to consider when assessing for and recommending a manual versus power wheelchair. Based on the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America’s (RESNA, 2011) Wheelchair Service Provision Guide, participants will evaluate case studies representing clients with stroke and multiple sclerosis, learning about biomechanical factors impacting wheelchair mobility and occupational participation.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify three clinical considerations each for manual wheelchair and power wheelchair mobility.
2. Understand how to complete a thorough analysis of seating and mobility needs and abilities.
3. Apply assessment and analysis skills to determine the appropriateness of power or manual mobility. 

Level 
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific area of practice)

Area of practice
Assistive Technology

Client age group
Adults (20-64 years old)    Older adults (65+ years old)

Registration Fees

Have a larger group? Contact education@caot.ca for pricing.

Cancellation & refund policy

All cancellation/refund requests must be sent in writing to education@caot.ca. Cancellation requests received at least one week prior to the webinar will be given a 50% refund. CAOT will not provide a refund six days or less prior to the webinar. All webinars are recorded, and registrants receive access to the recording following the webinar, pending exceptional technical difficulties, within three business days.

CAOT reserves the right to cancel or modify all events. If a Practice Evidence Webinar is cancelled by CAOT, you will receive an adjustment on your bundle (if credits were used) or a full refund.

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