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Important information for all individuals involved with Mobility Assistive Equipment (MAE).
CMS Final National Coverage Determination (Decision Memorandum for Mobility Assitive Equipment)
The following educational tools are meant to assist physicians and other treating practitioners in understanding their roles and responsibilities as they apply to the changes in effect for prescribing and documenting the need for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs), according to the NCD.
Pride Mobility has created a Physician Resource Center which includes coverage criteria (a 9-step algorithm), the face-to-face exam requirements, PMD prescription requirements, and physician supporting documentation requirements.
Pride Mobility Physician Resource Center
Continuing Education Series
January 2009 - Seating and Mobility for Function
July 2009 - Roho Seminars
October 2009 - To be announced
If you are a clinician and would like to view courses available through the virtual university, please call
1-888-675-1777.
Ultimate Mobility
Presents
Seating and Mobility for Function
By
Sharon Pratt PT
.7 CEU’S
January 6, 2009
Holiday Inn
265 Lake Side Ave.
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-481-3000
This comprehensive program is designed to provide immediate applicable concepts to anyone involved in the assessment and prescription of seating and mobility technology. The focus of discussion will be on principles and biomechanics of seating and the assessment process from initial client contact through the final equipment prescription.
Special emphasis will be placed on the value of the “hands on” seating assessment as well as on how to translate the assessment findings into generic product parameters. Considerations for the selection of seat cushions and back supports will be reviewed. Case studies as well as interactive discussion will emphasize the importance of using this approach. This course will facilitate critical thinking and assist therapists in confident decision-making, clear documentation and positive objective outcomes.
Presenter Bio:
Sharon Pratt, PT
Sharon has specialized in the field of seating and mobility for over 20 years. Graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland as a Physical Therapist, Sharon has experienced many aspects of the seating and mobility service delivery model. She has given 500 presentations on seating and mobility to physical and occupational therapists, nurses and cast managers, worldwide. In Toronto, Canada she managed her own clinical practice, and then managed the seating and mobility devices category as the Senior Policy Coordinator for the Ontario government’s Assistive Devices Program. Joining Sunrise Medical in 1996 as a Education Manager, Sharon lectured extensively on seating to varied audiences.
Program:
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration
4:00 PM Wrap up
Registration:
Fee: $50.00
This includes Snacks, Lunch and Course