1 hr./ 0.1 CEU/CCU)

AOTA Category:  OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge

• CEUs/Contact Hours:  0.1 AOTA CEUs/1 Contact Hour
• Educational Level: Intermediate

General Overview:

For many individuals, a standard joystick allows for independent and efficient operation of their power wheelchair, but for others, the use of additional types of drive controls is not only necessary to meet their mobility needs, but can promote health, maximize their independence with daily activities, and integrate alongside other technology.

In this course, we will give clinicians and providers a framework to aid in the evaluation, selection, and setup of alternative drive controls to help individuals achieve an optimal and individualized technology match. The terminology and applications discussed in this course will be applicable to a variety of power wheelchairs and devices that are commercially available. Case examples and hands-on demonstration will be used throughout the course alongside technical and clinical discussions of different alternative drive controls to provide an understanding of the key factors and clinical considerations that impact drive control selection, setup, and use.

CEU Objectives: 

By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify 6 key factors of the alternative drive control evaluation.
2. Discuss the relationship between ability and technology as it relates to creating a good person-technology match.
3. Compare the functional and technical characteristics of proportional versus non-proportional drive controls.
4. Describe 3 clinical considerations for drive control setup and how they can impact drive control selection and functional outcomes.

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Full Course Detail Flyer PDF:  Alternative Drive