Wheelchair Solutions: A Therapist's Guide to Informed Decision Making

2-DAY COURSE | STRENGTHEN YOUR ROLE ON THE WHEELCHAIR USER’S TEAM

In-Person at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Riverfront

1500 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - Manual Wheelchair Focus

Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Powerchair Focus

This intermediate-level course equips rehabilitation professionals with the skills and clinical decision-making strategies needed to assess, prescribe, and fit wheelchairs and mobility aids for adults with neurological conditions and related comorbidities. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation’s team of expert Assistive Technology Professionals will lead this immersive two-day session.

Through a combination of lectures, labs, case studies, videos, and group discussions, participants will gain the confidence and knowledge to make individualized wheelchair prescriptions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and improved participation in daily life.

What You'll Learn:

• Evaluate functional capabilities and seating/positioning needs.
• Consider diagnosis, prognosis, mobility goals, and environmental factors in equipment selection.
• Navigate funding sources and payor requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, caregivers, and community resources.
• Integrate mobility-related assistive technology to maximize independence and quality of life.

Course Highlights

• Interactive Lectures: Evidence-based approaches to evaluation and prescription.
• Hands-On Labs: Trial, fit, and adjust a variety of wheelchairs, seating options, and accessories -- with instructor feedback.
• Case Studies & Video Analysis: In-depth look at real patient case applications from JMMR hospital and clinics.
• Group Discussions: Share strategies and solutions for common challenges.

Immersive Experience: You’ll interact firsthand with mobility equipment—recognizing both the enablers and barriers faced by wheelchair users—so you can better equip your patients for independence and quality of life.

Pre-Work: This course includes pre-requisite viewing of two lectures to help prepare you with wheelchair terminology and key processes. Links to these videos will be sent one week prior to the course:

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course the participants will be able to

1. Apply the functional abilities, mobility limitations, and environmental considerations of individuals with neurological impairments and accompanying comorbidities.
2. Articulate the process of ordering a wheelchair and gain insight into the selection criteria, including factors such as mobility goals, postural support, pressure management, maneuverability, and transportation needs.
3. Formulate three configuration adjustments to either a wheelchair or positioning strategies to address postural alignment, mobility performance, pressure relief, and comfort for individuals with complex mobility needs.
4. Compare and contrast three types of wheelchairs and point out the distinguishing characteristics and indications for each.
5. Create a personalized intervention plan and strategies to maximize functionality, promote independence, and optimize quality of life for adults with neurological diagnoses and comorbidities that limit quality of life.
6. Select assistive technologies, such as power assist devices, tilt-in-space systems, electronic aides of daily living, and alternative drive controls, to enhance mobility and independence for individuals with neurological diagnoses.
7. Examine the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to wheelchair prescription and mobility management, involving collaboration with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community resources.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Skill Level: Intermediate

Contact Hours: 15.50 | 1.550 CEUs

CEU have been submitted to:

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• New York State Board Approved Provider
• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences is an approved provider of continuing education credits for the PA State Board of Physical Therapy

F ees:

General admission: $300

Jefferson - JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington per diem employees: $150

Jefferson - JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington full and part time employees: Free

Questions? Contact Sharon Manas at c2hhcm9uICEgbWFuYXMgfCBqZWZmZXJzb24gISBlZHU=.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance on both days with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of a course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: All of the speakers are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. None of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at c2hhcm9uICEgbWFuYXMgfCBqZWZmZXJzb24gISBlZHU= or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.

American Occupational Therapy Association: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course ID# 13980.This Live format is offered at 1.550 CEUs, Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery, Professional Issues and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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