SEAT003 - The Mat Evaluation for Mobility and Seating

This course contains three videos that demonstrate a mat evaluation. Before recommending wheeled mobility and seating interventions, a thorough evaluation of the individual should be performed.This evaluation includes a client interview, a physical and functional evaluation, and an environmental assessment. The mat evaluation is one step in the physical evaluation of the individual.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify what force is eliminated in the supine portion of the mat evaluation and why this is important;
2. Identify the types of deformities that might be present in the pelvis and describe/demonstrate the proper way to assess for them;
3. Identify the types of deformities that might be present in the trunk and describe/demonstrate the proper way to assess for them;
4. Identify the movements that should be assessed in the lower extremities and describe/demonstrate the proper way to assess for them;
5. Identify what force is re-introduced in the sitting portion of the mat evaluation and why this is important;
6. Demonstrate how to assess for the amount and location of support an individual requires to achieve his/her optimal seated posture.

It is recommended that you complete the course SEAT001 - The Biomechanics of Seating before taking this course.

Your computer must have Adobe Flash Player and speakers in order for you to complete this course.

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 0.1 CEUs for this program; RESNA and NRRTS approve the 0.1 IACET CEUs for recertification. (Total video run time = 0:43:15)

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