Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population - Saturday, November – HomeCEU
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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • The Importance of Pediatric Positioning
  • Pediatric Seating Considerations
  • How do I know if a child is positioned adequately in their mobility base?

Hour 2

  • How do I know if a child is positioned adequately in their mobility base?
  • Alternative positioning
  • Case Study

Hour 3

  • Case study, cont.
  • Pediatric Seating Summary
  • The Importance of Early Mobility

Hour 4

  • Determining Readiness for Power Mobility
  • Developing Readiness

Hour 5

  • Developing Readiness, cont.
  • Power Mobility Assessment

Hour 6

  • Deriving Methods
  • Mobility Training
  • Pediatric Mobility Summary

Author

Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS

Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population - Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population - Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

6 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course Overview

This course, Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population, reviews specific positioning considerations when working with children. The presenter discusses how to determine if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating as well as alternative positioning options. The importance of early mobility provision and strategies to determine if a child is ready for a power mobility device are reviewed. If the child is not yet ready, specific strategies to develop those skills are presented. If a child is ready, the power mobility assessment process is addressed. A wide variety of alternative power wheelchair driving methods are covered along with clinical indicators. Finally, mobility training to optimize driving skills after equipment delivery is reviewed.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewThis course, Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population, reviews specific positioning considerations when working with children. The presenter discusses how to determine if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating as well as alternative positioning options. The importance of early mobility provision and strategies to determine if a child is ready for a power mobility device are reviewed. If the child is not yet ready, specific strategies to develop those skills...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course, Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population, reviews specific positioning considerations when working with children. The presenter discusses how to determine if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating as well as alternative positioning options. The importance of early mobility provision and strategies to determine if a child is ready for a power mobility device are reviewed. If the child is not yet ready, specific strategies to develop those skills are presented. If a child is ready, the power mobility assessment process is addressed. A wide variety of alternative power wheelchair driving methods are covered along with clinical indicators. Finally, mobility training to optimize driving skills after equipment delivery is reviewed.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the importance of positioning in the pediatric population.
  • Recognize at least 2 pediatric-specific seating considerations.
  • Identify if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating system.
  • Recognize at least 3 alternative pediatric positioning systems.
  • Locate research that supports the importance of early mobility.
  • Identify strategies to determine if a child is ready for power mobility.
  • Identify strategies to develop readiness to use a power mobility device.
  • Identify assessment strategies used during a pediatric power mobility evaluation.
  • Identify 3 proportional and 3 non-proportional power wheelchair driving.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course, Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population, reviews specific positioning considerations when working with children. The presenter discusses how to determine if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating as well as alternative positioning options. The importance of early mobility provision and strategies to determine if a child is ready for a power mobility device are reviewed. If the child is not yet ready, specific strategies to develop those skills are presented. If a child is ready, the power mobility assessment process is addressed. A wide variety of alternative power wheelchair driving methods are covered along with clinical indicators. Finally, mobility training to optimize driving skills after equipment delivery is reviewed.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the importance of positioning in the pediatric population.
  • Recognize at least 2 pediatric-specific seating considerations.
  • Identify if a child is positioned adequately in their current seating system.
  • Recognize at least 3 alternative pediatric positioning systems.
  • Locate research that supports the importance of early mobility.
  • Identify strategies to determine if a child is ready for power mobility.
  • Identify strategies to develop readiness to use a power mobility device.
  • Identify assessment strategies used during a pediatric power mobility evaluation.
  • Identify 3 proportional and 3 non-proportional power wheelchair driving.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions:
Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Physical Therapy: 6

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions:
Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Physical Therapy: 6

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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