2018 Travis Cares Regional Workshop

 Corpus Christi - Thursday, August 16, 2018
  OR
Victoria - Friday, August 17, 2018

    Join us to earn 0.6 CEU credits!
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3 Ways to Keep Your Client's Head Up

You've positioned the client. You've tried every head support available.  And yet, your client spends most of their time looking at their lap.  This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position.  First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues. Second, we will explore posterior head supports in depth, matching specific features to client needs.  Third, we will explore other options which may be required if posterior support alone is inadequate, including anterior head support.  Case studies will be used throughout the session.
Level: Intermediate
0.2 CEU credits - TPTA & TOTA approved
 

Wheelchair Seating and Secondary Supports: 
Are We Promoting Function or Tying the Client Down?

All wheelchair seating systems have some sort of seat and back surface.  We
may add some lateral supports, as well, such as lateral trunk supports.  But what about those secondary supports?  Supports such as pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps are often seen as limiting movement and function - and sometimes even labeled as a restraint.  This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications.  We will also discuss what to do when secondary supports are required and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.
Level: Intermediate
0.2 CEU credits - TPTA & TOTA approved
 

Power Mobility: Alternative Driving Methods

While some clients require a power wheelchair to achieve independent mobility, not all will be able to use a standard joystick.  Clients with paralysis, muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, and uncontrolled movements can often drive a power wheelchair successfully when matched to the most appropriate alternative driving method.  This course will systematically explore various alternative driving methods, including specific features, to match these complex client needs.  Case studies will be used throughout the session.
0.2 CEU credits - TPTA & TOTA approved
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Presented by:

Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
 Michelle is an occupational therapist with 30 years of experience and  has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 10  years.  She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and  internationally and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide, editor of Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 4th ed., NRRTS Continuing Education Curriculum Coordinator and Clinical Editor of Directions magazine. Michelle is on the teaching faculty of RESNA. Michelle is a member of the Clinician Task Force. Michelle is a certified ATP, certified SMS and is a Senior Disability Analyst of the ABDA.
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Reserve your spot today!  Space is limited!