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Start Date
10-08-2012
End Date
10-08-2015

Wheelchair and Bed Positioning for Geriatrics

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Instructor's Name: Joel Desotelle, MS OTR/L

Online/Printable/Mailed - 12 PDUs - Description: Proper positioning is necessary to avoid the development of pressure wounds and other related medical problems, optimize function and mobility, promote good postural alignment, and to minimize loss of ROM and strength needed for participation in daily living activities and functional tasks. Occupational and physical therapists as well as nursing and support staff must know general guidlines on how to position and maintain individuals who spend a majority of their time in a wheelchair or bed. This course provides comprehensive guidelines to assess, remediate, and monitor a positioning program in a geriatric setting. It is intended for therapists and nurses at the entry and intermediate levels.
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Selection, implementation, and modification of int
State
Pennsylvania