Clinical Resources
Access clinical tools, educational materials, and industry resources to support wheelchair seating and mobility assessment, equipment selection, documentation, and ongoing professional development.
Wheelchair Seating Assessment Resources
Wheeled Mobility and Seating Evaluation Form – A comprehensive form for gathering the information needed during a wheelchair seating and mobility assessment, developed and recommended by clinician experts in the field.
First Things First: The Importance of the Initial Therapy Evaluation – Explore the benefits of completing your PT or OT Evaluation prior to meeting with the ATP Supplier for the Wheelchair Technology Assessment.
CRT Process: Roles & Responsibilities – Created by members of the Clinician Task Force, this document describes and differentiates the roles and responsibilities of key team members during the Complex Rehabilitation Technology provision process.
Recommended Reading and Reference Guides
Seating and Wheeled Mobility: A Clinical Resource Guide – A comprehensive clinical resource for seating and wheeled mobility professionals. Edited by J. Minkel and M. Lange, each in depth chapter is written by a leading clinical expert in the field.
A Clinical Application Guide to Standardized Wheelchair Seating Measures – A reference manual designed to promote the adoption of consistent, standardized terminology for measurement of the seated person’s body and their wheelchair seating support surfaces.
Glossary of Wheelchair Terms and Definitions – A comprehensive glossary of standardized terms and definitions used in the wheelchair seating field. The glossary is available alongside the standardized wheelchair seating measures guide from the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering, University of Colorado, Denver.
Professional Organizations &
Wheelchair Assessment Learning Modules
ANPT Build or refresh your basic wheelchair assessment knowledge through educational modules. Search “Wheelchair” in the Education Center to explore the available wheelchair assessment modules.
Clinician Task Force Contains numerous resources for clinical professionals working in the wheelchair seating and mobility field. These include clinical resources, CRT guides, policies, online courses, journal articles, and other materials related to seating and wheeled mobility practice.
RESNA Provides resources for assistive technology professionals, including education, professional certification, standards, and resources related to wheeled mobility and seating. Its Wheeled Mobility and Seating Special Interest Group also develops position papers and guidance for the field.
iNRRTS Provides educational resources for Complex Rehabilitation Technology professionals, including live webinars, on-demand webinars, and clinical education. Its on-demand library includes approximately 100 webinars covering a range of CRT topics. iNNRTS also has a seating evaluation form with detailed information including environmental considerations.
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