5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools
Promoting Student Independence and Participation
Mobility is a fundamental human right! For many students this would mean walking, but for others it means the use of powered mobility. In this seminar, Karen will equip you with critical strategies to ensure that a student’s use of powered mobility device promotes their independence and participation various school routines and activities.
Karen starts by sharing the benefits of powered mobility (PM) for students with physical disabilities. She will describe which children may require early introduction of powered mobility, and which children may require it at a later time. You will learn about common types and features of powered mobility devices (PMDs). This knowledge will help you contribute your insight with the child’s medical team in securing the best PMD that supports the child’s participation in various school routines.
Karen will provide you with 5 key strategies for successful integration of powered mobility use in the school, from assessment and goal writing, to interventions, team training, and self-advocacy. She will demonstrate the application of these 5 strategies in 5 case studies of students of various ages, diagnoses, and levels of physical disability.
Leave the course with multiple tools and strategies to maximize the impact of powered mobility use in a student’s school participation. Closed Captioned in English
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: 5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools
Karen Tartick, PT has been practicing for over 30 years in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, early intervention, acute care, NICU, and school-based physical therapy. Karen has served as a member of the Autism subcommittee of the School Based Physical Therapy Special Interest Group, and co-authored the Autism Spectrum Disorder Guide for parents on the Move ForwardPT website, the APTA’s consumer webpage. Karen is an APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor, and a mentor for school-based portion of the pediatric residency program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she serves as an adjunct faculty member.
Disclosures: Karen receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Distinguish children who may benefit from early introduction of powered mobility from those who may require powered mobility at a later time.
- Identify 3 types or features of powered mobility devices and their benefits.
- Apply 3 strategies for successful integration of powered mobility in the school routines and activities of a student in a given case scenario.
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- Benefits of Powered Mobility
- Indications for Powered Mobility Use
- Examples of Powered Mobility Devices
- 5 Strategies for Successful Integration of Powered Mobility in Schools
- 5 Case Studies
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH and WA.
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
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If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
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Testimonials
““This was applicable for my practice with multiple-needs students, I appreciated seeing all the equipment options and who would most benefit from them!” – PT with 24 years experience, from Karen’s presentation “Implementing AT for Students with Multiple Disabilities“
“Beneficial information – leads me to want to be more involved in MTSS/RTI to help with the current unstructured screening process along with the main element of educating staff!” – OT with 9 years experience, from Karen’s presentation “Screening for a Student’s Need for School-based Services“
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