SEAT001 - The Biomechanics of Seating

This course will present an in-depth look at how and why we sit the way we do, and how this can affect an individual who is using wheeled mobility.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify the skeletal landmarks that are pertinent to a seating evaluation;
2. List and describe the three anatomical reference planes used in identifying posture;
3. Describe normal posture and each of the most common abnormal postures in terms of skeletal landmarks and their relationship to each other in space;
4. List at least five common causes of each of the most common abnormal postures;
5. Describe the difference between a fixed and a flexible posture;
6. Describe at least five detrimental results of abnormal postures.

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program; RESNA and NRRTS approve the 0.3 IACET CEUs for recertification.

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