Pediatric Adaptive Equipment Evaluation and Fitting
No. Of Credits: 2 CEUs
Live Webinar via Zoom
July 11, 2026
Course Duration: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Price:
$45 Regular Pricing
$40 Early Bird Discount before 5/29/26
Course Description
Part 2 of the Wheelchair Certifiication Program. This focused course prepares pediatric therapists to evaluate, fit, and make clinical recommendations for commonly prescribed adaptive equipment. Emphasis is placed on functional alignment, safety, growth considerations, and caregiver use across environments. The course supports therapists in developing observable proficiency with adaptive seating and mobility equipment frequently encountered in pediatric practice.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning for selecting appropriate adaptive equipment
- Identify key fitting and alignment considerations for common pediatric equipment
- Recognize safety and growth-related factors that impact equipment use
- Analyze functional goals supported by each equipment type
- Provide caregiver education related to daily use and positioning
- Identify when referral to advanced seating or vendor support is indicated
Participants will be able to
Course Schedule
Course Schedule:
Module 1: Clinical Decision Making for Adaptive Equipment
- Matching equipment to functional goals
- Environmental considerations
- Growth and progression planning
Module 2: Seating and Mobility Equipment Evaluation
- Alignment and positioning principles
- Safety and caregiver usability
- Red flags requiring advanced referral
Module 3: Case-Based Application
- Video and photo-based examples
- Prioritization of equipment features
- Clinical reasoning for equipment selection
Mary Pengelley, PT, DPT
Mary Pengelley, PT
Mary Pengelley has been a pediatric physical therapist since 1983. She has worked with children of all ages including young adults who have grown up with a variety of developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, brachial plexus injury, and torticollis. Mary is the Director of Education and Research at Progressive Pediatric Therapy in West Palm Beach FL, is certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner, teaches pediatric classes for DPT students, continuing education webinars and live classes for licensed therapists.