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Examine the major content areas of RESNA's Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) examinations and utilize review questions to develop a strong knowledge base in preparation for passing both the ATP and SMS exams

Experience a hands-on understanding of pressure mapping including the benefits associated with the use of pressure mapping for purposes of client evaluation, education, and troubleshooting

Identify and measure pelvic and spinal asymmetries in adult and pediatric populations and create custom seating systems and supports to address such issues

Discuss the process of selecting and implementing various cervical support systems for adult and pediatric populations

Gain hands-on knowledge of how to create custom seating options for clients on a very limited budget

WELCOME, INTRODUCTION, AND OBJECTIVES

 

DEFORMITIES, ASYMMETRIES, AND CLIENT'S PRESENTATION

Identify orthopedic issues

            •           pelvic, spinal, and cervical asymmetries

Demonstrate use of Cobb's angle for scoliosis and kyphosis measurement

            •           individual hands-on practice in obtaining Cobb's angle                                            measurements

Implement various techniques to address or accommodate deformities

            •           funding friendly options

            •           options for clients on a limited budget

 

PRESSURE MAPPING EDUCATION

Understand the benefits of utilizing pressure mapping in clinic

            •           educational purposes

            •           seating and troubleshooting purposes

            •           current research regarding pressure mapping

Perform hands-on pressure mapping and demonstrate competency with the product

 

CUSTOM SEATING INTERVENTION

Recognize when custom seating is required

Discover various manufacturers who provide custom seating options

            •           adult custom seating options

                        -           hands-on exploration and creation of adult custom seating options

• build-ups, molding, and foam options, etc.

            •           pediatric custom seating options

                        -           hands-on exploration and creation of pediatric custom seating options

• build-ups, molding, and foam options, etc.

Fabricate creative, low-cost seating options for clients on a low budget

 

CASE STUDIES

Adult custom seating case study

            •           identify seating/positioning issue(s) and determine troubleshooting/required adjustments to the adult client

            •           discussion of client presentation and equipment selection

Pediatric custom seating case study

            •           identify seating/positioning issue(s) and determine troubleshooting/required adjustments to the pediatric client

            •           discussion of client presentation and equipment selection

 

CERVICAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Introduce cervical positioning systems

            •           occipital pads, lateral pads, anterior supports, etc.

            •           contraindications for cervical positioning

Perform a hands-on client evaluation for cervical positioning

Provide resources to obtaining appropriate cervical positioning systems

 

WHEELCHAIR CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT SEATING/POSITIONING

Demonstration of wheelchair adjustments which may improve client's presentation

            •           power wheelchair adjustments

                                    -           tremor dampening, acceleration, deceleration, etc.

            •           manual wheelchair adjustments

                                    -           self-propulsion considerations

                                    -           seating system adaptations

 

REVIEW FOR RESNA EXAMINATIONS

Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification exam

            •           review exam content and test taking strategies

            •           identify preparatory resources for the ATP

Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification exam

            •           review exam content and test taking strategies

            •           identify preparatory resources for the SMS

Sample ATP and SMS exam questions

 

QUESTIONS AND CLOSING

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

Counselors: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Counselors - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This educational offering is offered for (6) contact hours of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Counselors - New York: Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0027. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hours. Full attendance is required to receive credit for Mental Health Counselors; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

Counselor - Texas: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed professional counselors through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 2709). This course is offered for 6 clock hours.

Counselors - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Counselors - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Marriage & Family Therapists: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Marriage & Family Therapists - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This educational offering is offered for (6) contact hours of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Marriage & Family Therapists - New York: Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hours. Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

Marriage & Family Therapists - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Marriage & Family Therapists - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - District of Columbia: This educational offering has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana: This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

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Social Workers

Vyne Education, LLC. provider #1005, "formerly Cross Country Education" is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). Vyne Education, LLC. maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical continuing education clock hours for participating in this educational offering. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.

Social Workers - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Social Workers - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
DME Providers
Nurses
Case Managers
Physicians
Clinical Managers/Directors
Administrators
Speech-Language Pathologists
Social Workers
Special Education Teachers
Administrators and Support Staff/Aides
Caregivers
School-Based Therapists
Long-Term Care Therapists and Administrators