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Seating, Positioning & Mobility Considerations for School: Promoting Healthy Positioning Throughout the School Day and Beyond

- Audience: PT, OT Additional audience: SLP, Educators, Case Workers




  • Define Durable Medical Equipment, Complex Rehab Technology & 24-Hour Postural Management.
  • Discuss the importance of applying evidence based informed process and 24-hour postural management to daily activities early and throughout the lifespan.
  • List the main components of 24-hour positioning equipment evaluation including application of an equipment plan of care to educate patients and caregivers, including documentation review.
  • Discuss key considerations for assessment across the lifespan including stages of development, school environment and pre/post-surgical intervention.
  • Discuss the role of the school-based practitioner in successful positioning programs with open forum case study presentation.

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This course reviews updated definitions, application and evidence based informed knowledge for the assessment, recommendation, and funding of complex rehab equipment for complex pediatric patients. The main components of a 24-hour positioning evaluation are discussed including: Implementation of an equipment plan of care to support and educate patients and caregivers regarding long term use of adapted equipment; Specific considerations across the lifespan such as stages of development, school environment and pre/post-surgical intervention are presented; The school-based clinician needs to understand the current evidence and practice standards in relation to how these apply in the school setting and coordination with IDEA guidelines and state practice. Three case studies are presented to discuss the role of the school-based practitioner in successful positioning programs in the school setting and beyond.
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Session ID:
43083
Credits Available:
(3) Contact Hours
Seats Available:
24
Fee:
$70.00
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Willig-Kroner, M.A., CCC-SLP
Date Time Location
4/25/2024 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hamilton County ESC - Conference Center
11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, 45231


11083 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45231

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