LAS VEGAS – Continuing education units (CEUs) slots are still available at Medtrade Spring, scheduled for March 3-5, 2020, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The Road to Success; A RESNA (ATP Exam) Preparatory Course
(6HRS/0.6CEU/6.0CEC)

Tuesday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wade Lucas, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS Clinical Education Manager, Quantum Rehab

This course is designed to give exam candidates comprehensive preparation for the RESNA ATP examination. The course is intended for individuals familiar with wheelchairs and seating & positioning, and therefore expands upon other areas of interest such as ECU’s, Augmentative Communication, Computer Access, Funding Sources and Legislation, & Ergonomics. The course will provide attendees with detailed information about the exam content and question breakdown percentages, as well as critically important standardized test taking strategies. This course includes a practice examination questions with explanation and discussion of the answers/methodology.

Part 1: Proportional Control Options

At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:

1) Discuss exam content and knowledge areas that can lead to successful completion of credential exam.
2) Discuss 3 test taking strategies for standardized exams.
3) Use basic seating & positioning concepts to describe 2 clinical products and 2 technologies that would improve independence.
4) Using their personal pre-test performance, identify 3 areas for additional preparation for ATP exam.

Separate registration is required. Price: $149

Hierarchy of Power Wheelchair Drive Controls: Maximizing Access and Independence – Part 1: Proportional Control Options
(2HRS/0.2CEU/2.0CEC)

Wednesday, March 4
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Wade Lucas, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS Clinical Education Manager, Quantum Rehab

Part 1: Proportional Control Options

Learning Objectives

• Participants will apply the hierarchy of drive controls to the selection of proportional drive control.
• Participants will explain 2 programming features available for proportional drive controls that can increase independence and maximize function.
• Participants will discuss 2 options for controlling power seating functions when utilizing proportional control devices.

There are many considerations to make when assessing an individual for power mobility use. The decisions made will impact not only the individual’s mobility, but also how they reposition themselves, interact socially, and access their environment. There are many options for drive controls on the market today, so how does the assistive technology professional choose a device when the standard joystick is not an option? This course is designed to introduce the participants to the wide array of specialty controls available on the market and provide insight on the clinical decision-making process of drive control choice. The course will include case studies and a hands-on component for participants to assess the various alternative drive control options.

Registration is required.  

Hierarchy of Power Wheelchair Drive Controls: Maximizing Access and Independence – Part 2: Switched Control Options
(2HRS/0.2CEU/2.0CEC)

Wednesday, March 4
10:00 a.m. – Noon

Wade Lucas, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS Clinical Education Manager, Quantum Rehab

Learning Objectives

• Participants will apply the hierarchy of drive controls to the selection of non-proportional drive controls.
• Participants will explain 2 programming features available for non-proportional drive controls that can increase independence and maximize function.
• Participants will discuss 2 options for controlling power seating functions when utilizing non-proportional control devices.

There are many considerations to make when assessing an individual for power mobility use. The decisions made will impact not only the individual’s mobility, but also how they reposition themselves, interact socially, and access their environment. There are many options for drive controls on the market today, so how does the assistive technology professional choose a device when the standard joystick is not an option? This course is designed to introduce the participants to the wide array of specialty controls available on the market and provide insight on the clinical decision-making process of drive control choice. The course will include case studies and a hands-on component for participants to assess the various alternative drive control options. Registration is required.

Stay Off the Floor Troubleshooting: A Look at Traditional and New Troubleshooting Techniques (2HRS/0.2CEU/2.0CEC)

Wednesday, March 4
1:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m.

Nick McKibbon, Quantum Rehab

Learning Objectives:

• Learner will be able to identify (3) ways to troubleshoot on the Q-Logic 3 system.
• Learner will be able to choose which troubleshooting technique will work best in (6) different scenarios.
• Learner will be able to apply (2) different methods to eliminate a veering problem in a Quantum Power Chair.

Course Description
This course is designed to show commonly encountered error codes/situations and two different ways to troubleshoot those scenarios.  The traditional way and if the system is Q-Logic 3, show how to use a programming station as a diagnostics tool.  The Q-Logic programmers have Monitor built into it.  This course will dive into that section of the programming station and teach how to translate the data.  The whole goal of this course is to teach a technician, in some situations, to use a programmer as a diagnostics tool. Registration is required.

Improving Function, Comfort, and Mobility. “The Partnership Between the Seating Tech and ATP”
(2HRS/0.2CEU/2.0CEC)

March 4
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Nick McKibbon, Quantum Rehab

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will be able to identify 3 key measurements and their importance
• Participant will be able to be able to recognize 3 concerns that need to be addressed to the ATP
• Participants will be able to understand 2 important reasons with working closely with the ATP

This course is designed for the Seating Technician who are seeking the possibility of becoming an ATP. The course will provide the team the ability to understand why the relationship between the Seating Tech and ATP are important. The course will provide resources that are beneficial and provide knowledge of the Seating Tech process. The course will be a mixture of hands-on and lecture style. Registration is required.

Access CEU descriptions here.