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Activity Steps

Description

The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.

For some, wheelchairs are used for transport to a destination after which, they transfer to another seat. For others, the wheelchair continues as their base of activity for some to all of their activities. This article describes the different needs of each group of wheelchair users and how to meet these needs appropriately.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the impact of a proper wheelchair fit on the posture and function of wheelchair users.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the importance and mechanics of proper fitting of wheelchairs.
  2. Explain the ramifications of improperly fitted wheelchairs.
Price: $22.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Test Code: ASWCN1214
Published: Dec 2014
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Stephen Sprigle
Specialties: Wound