Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Course description and outline
    • Course time requirements
    • Some questions before we begin...
    • Required readings and resource review
    • Handouts for course
    • Introduction by Dr. Kennedy
  • 2

    Chapter 1. Evaluation of Seating and Positioning

    • Topic 1. Course Introduction and Case Review
    • Topic 2. The Basics of Evaluation of Seating and Positioning
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 1.1
  • 3

    Chapter 2. Manual Wheelchair Prescription

    • Topic 1. Manual Wheelchair Prescription
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 2.1
  • 4

    Chapter 3. Manual Wheelchair set-up

    • Topic 1. Manual Wheelchair set-up
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 3.1
  • 5

    Chapter 4. Add-On Options for Manual Wheelchairs

    • Topic 1. Add-On Options for Manual Wheelchairs
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 4.1
  • 6

    Chapter 5. Power Wheelchair Prescription

    • Topic 1. Power wheelchair Prescription Part 1
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 5.1
    • Topic 2. Power wheelchair Prescription Part 2
  • 7

    Chapter 6. Specialty Controls

    • Topic 1. Specialty Controls
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 6.1
  • 8

    Chapter 7. Specialty positioning Part 1

    • Topic 1. Specialty positioning Part 1
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 7.1
    • Topic 2. Specialty positioning Part 2
  • 9

    Chapter 8. Pressure injuries

    • Topic 1. Pressure injuries
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 8.1
  • 10

    Chapter 9. Prevention of pressure injuries

    • Topic 1. Prevention of pressure injuries and the integumentary system
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 9.1
  • 11

    Chapter 10. Disease specific Considerations for Seating and Positioning

    • Topic 1. Disease specific Considerations - Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 10.1
    • Topic 2. Disease specific Considerations - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 10.2
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    Chapter 11. Other Considerations

    • Topic 1. Other Considerations with Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 11.1
  • 13

    Chapter 12. Adaptive Sports and Recreations

    • Topic 1. Adaptive Sports and Recreations
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 12.1
  • 14

    Chapter 13. Knowledge Checks for Required Readings

    • Koontz, 2010 - w/c design & maneuverability
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 13.1
    • Giesbrecht, 2011 - w/c tilt and interface pressure
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 13.2
    • Taule, 2013 - factors influencing seating pressure
    • Knowledge Checks Lesson 13.3
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    Next steps

    • Conclusion by Dr. Kennedy
    • Feedback Survey