Mon Mar 028:00 AM – 12:00 PM124 A

WK01: Power Mobility- Wheelchair Technical Training

Workshop (3-4 hours)Workshop

Power Mobility

This is a 4 hour class that is designed to teach the students how to adjust, repair and troubleshoot equipment from a number of manufacturers seeking knowledge on technical training for Power and/or Manual wheelchairs.

This workshop will use the “round robin” format and utilize 4 of the major manufacturers of power mobility/batteries along with ATLAS-FIOS for general electronics theory.

• Amy Systems
• Merits/Avid
• Quantum/Pride
• MK Battery
• ATLAS-FIOS

 

The main areas of work:

  • Electronics basics
    • How to identify different components of the power wheelchair
    • Motor theory
    • Troubleshooting with a multi meter
  • MK Battery
    • Battery theory
    • Battery Troubleshooting
      • (one of the largest areas of need for training as it is the number 1 repair of power mobility 
        annually)
  • Power Wheelchair Manufacturers
    • Specific manufacturer features
    • Seating
    • Programming
    • Base components

Speakers

Matthew MacPherson
Matthew MacPhersonCo-Founder and Co-CEO, Atlas-Fios

More Information

Allow Registration:Yes
Capacity Unlimited:Yes
Do you feel as though there is a topic missing?:No
If yes, who would you recommend as your fellow panelist?:Open to anyone assigned by Medtrade
Please include five learning objectives::The ability to evaluate power mobility repairs. Adjustments to programming. Motor repair. Battery repair. Seating adjustments.