In light of COVID-19, we have decided to transition our annual in-person day of education into a LIVE virtual experience which you can participate in from the safety of your home or office. This private series of events will feature the high-level of interactive clinical education you've come to expect with a few fun twists to help us all feel like we are together in the same space. This will not be just an average virtual learning experience!
If you have any questions, please contact us at STEPSrequest@sunmed.com.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Assistive Technology Professionals, and Complex Rehabilitation Technology suppliers.
Course Level: Intermediate
Fee: $10 per 2-hour course when you use the discount code "CMI2020"
Registration: Click on the course below that you would like to register for. Remember to use discount code CMI2020 at checkout.
Throughout the pre-adolescence and adolescence phases of development, pediatric clients will likely experience various changes in areas such as physical growth, appearance, cognition, emotional, and psychosocial development. All of these changes can have a significant impact on not only the equipment selected for a pediatric client, but also the level at which the client is directly involved in the entire complex rehabilitation technology provision process. During this two-hour educational session, participants will learn about considerations to keep in mind when recommending seating and wheeled mobility equipment for this unique population. Topics including the complete evaluation process, potential impacts of human development, and key aspects of equipment will be reviewed.
Thursday, October 8th 11:30am - 1:30pm
Independence through power mobility can be life-changing for a client with physical disabilities. From standard joysticks and proportional head arrays to proximity switches, there are numerous types of input devices an individual can use to drive a power wheelchair. However, selecting the drive control is only one piece of solving the drive control mystery. Determining the best place to mount a drive control device and the equipment needed to make that happen can be challenging. During this two-hour seminar, participants will be introduced to a variety of equipment, adaptations, and concepts that may improve their clients' level of success with finding greater independence through power mobility.
Tuesday, October 13th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Many times an individual has specific seating needs that require custom modifications of their seating system due to changes in the individual's orthopedic asymmetries or positioning. Customizations can be addressed during the ordering process or in the clinic on standard cushions and backs. This course will discuss modification of standard cushions and backs.
Thursday, October 22nd 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Angie Kiger, M.Ed., CTRS, ATP/SMS, is the Clinical Strategy and Education Manager for Sunrise Medical. She earned a Master of Education degree in Assistive Technology from George Mason University. Angie is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS), and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Angie has over 18 years of experience working in the field of assistive technology.
Prior to joining the Sunrise Medical team in 2012, she worked with infants, children, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to working as a clinician, Angie has served as an adjunct instructor at George Mason University and presented at numerous industry conferences in the US and abroad. She has written articles for trade publications and serves as a member of Mobility Management magazine's Editorial Advisory Board. Angie is also a member of the nationwide advocacy group The Children's Task Force. Each October Angie travels to the Dominican Republic (DR) as a member of the Propel DR mission trip where she volunteers in a pediatric wheelchair clinic and provides lectures to professionals from the DR.
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