Online/Printable/Mailed - 5 Contact Hours - Description:

A comfortable position that promotes function is a prerequisite for involvement in any activity. Seating devices assist users to function in activities across all performance areas (self-care, work or school, and play or leisure) in many different environments. This entry-level course for occupational and physical therapists and assistants discusses the use and maintenance of seating devices and the proper positioning of clients to promote function. The first part describes the needs of individuals served by seating systems, the evaluation of individuals for seating, and biomechanical principles related to seating. The remainder the course provides in-depth information on each of the three categories of seating needs (seating for postural control, tissue integrity, and comfort), including related principles and the technologies used for intervention.