| Modules | Cost | Intended Audience | Format | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | $15 for UPMC Rehab Institute Professionals | UPMC Rehab Institute Professionals | Online and On-Site | Invitation Only |
- Program Overview
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The 2024 Wheeled Mobility Training Program is a combination of recorded presentations and in-person hands-on training for Physical and Occupational Therapists in basic wheelchair provision and training.
- Intended Audience
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This course is intended for UPMC Rehab Institute professionals.
- Start Date and Duration
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This course can be started anytime. It is taken online and is self-paced. Professionals can also participate in on-site training
- Cost
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This course is $15 to enroll.
- Type of Certificate/CEU Offered
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The content in this bundle is valued at 4.25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for viewing of the presentations and 7.0 CEUs for the hands-on training.
- Program Goals
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At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to…
- Assess patients' wheeled mobility needs
- Help patients maximize their mobility and independence, whether it's through equipment selection, training, or environmental modifications
- Educate and empower patients, their families, and caregivers throughout the care journey, ensuring a smooth transition across all stages of wheeled mobility use
- Participant Expectations and Course Components
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Throughout the course, you will be prompted with knowledge checks, a post-test, and a course evaluation. At the conclusion, you will be instructed on how to obtain your CEU certificate.
- Featured Instructors
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Instructor Name and Information 
Rachel Hibbs, DPT, NCS, ATP
Contact Information and Additional Details
Contact coordinator Karl Kemmerer at kak216@pitt.edu with questions.
This project was funded by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Grant #863.