Center for Disabilities and Development
Continuing Education Opportunities

Title: Evidence Based Decision Making for Pediatric Power Mobility and Standing Technology

Type of Event: Web cast

Coordinator: Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD)

Date: December 4, 2007

Start Time: 12:30 pm

End Time: 1:30 pm

Location: After you register you will be given the web address. The site will be open 24 hours prior to the web cast session. Please go to the website to check your compatibility. An archive of the session will be available after the air date and time.

Suggested Audience: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and any other clinicians who recommend and prescribe mobility devices

Presenter(s): Amy Meyer, PT, ATP, Pediatric and Standing Product Specialist, Permobil Corporation

Objectives:

Demonstrate competence in the concepts of utilizing best practices, standards of practice, RESNA position papers, and evidence in providing pediatric mobility interventions

Identify three applications of pediatric power mobility principles based on research

Verbalize practical applications of powered mobility devices and powered seat functions (including standing)

Understand strategies for the assessment, documentation, and appeals process for obtaining powered mobility interventions based on best practices and the use of evidence

Registration: Online registration is available here.

Fee: None

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2007

CEU Credits: Registered participants can receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU from the University of Pittsburgh after viewing the offering and completing an evaluation of the session.

Refreshments: None

Contact Person: Brenda Nosbish, 319-353-6008; brenda-nosbish@uiowa.edu

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