Wheelchair and Seating: Evaluation and Fitting Process

This module provides entry level learning for persons interested in learning about wheelchair and seating evaluation and the fitting processes. The wheelchair and seating evaluation is a meeting to determine a patient’s seating and mobility needs. The purpose is to formulate a plan to ensure the appropriate equipment is acquired. This meeting typically includes a patient, the patient’s family members, a patient’s or user’s caregiver, a physical or occupational therapist, an assistive technology professional, and a durable medical equipment (DME) representative.
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Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Institution:
Century College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
wheelchair, wheelchair technician, durable medical equipment, wheelchair seating

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Third party industry reviewers, Professional Subject Matter Expert
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing -- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Medical Appliance Technicians (51-9082)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Credential
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
60 minutes
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
See third party review document in support materials.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
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  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Orthotic - Prosthetic Technician

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Century College
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