Allied Health Professional Training

Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions (CAMS)

NMEDA’s most popular course is available online!

Course Description:
This introductory level continuing education course contains a range of topics pertaining to personal automotive mobility solutions. It will assist the allied health care practitioner in understanding and advocating for individuals seeking automotive vehicle modification solutions, while also teaching practitioners about the unique process involved in evaluating, selecting and purchasing appropriate automotive options.

Course Outline:

Class Introduction and Overview
History of Automobility Industry
Industry and Consumer Challenges
Key Players and Stakeholders
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Walkaround
Automotive Mobility Solutions
Walkaround: Securement, Lifts, Hoist, Seating and Positioning
Automotive Mobility Solutions, continues
Walkaround: Vehicle driving controls
Guiding your Clients
Inside the Client Journey-Case Study
Resources, Review and Final Q&A
Final Exam – Questions, concerns, conclusions

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Identify the unique mobility equipment solutions available for your clients.
Differentiate between key mobility equipment participant and providers.
Identify useful mobility equipment resources to assist your patients.
Discuss the risks of poor awareness about safe mobility equipment options.
Apply general knowledge obtained about accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment.

NMEDA is an Approved Continuing Education Provider

Target Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Case Managers, ATP, Students and Other Health Professionals
Education Level: Introductory, AOTA Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Professional Issues
Accreditation Approval: AOTA .3 CEU, CCMC 3 CEH, COPSKT .3 CEU, RESNA .3 CEU

The assignment of contact hours or CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Cancellation Policy
The provider (NMEDA) reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. NMEDA will not be responsible for non-refundable airline or hotel reservations that a participant may incur due to cancellation of the course. NMEDA reserves the right to change a course date, location, or instructor. Learner can cancel at any time without notification.

With this in mind, we recommend that you include a cancellation clause when booking your flight or hotel reservations, or refrain from making the reservations until one week prior to the scheduled training.

Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions (CAMS)

Course Description:
This introductory level continuing education course contains a range of topics pertaining to personal automotive mobility solutions. It will assist the allied health care practitioner in understanding and advocating for individuals seeking automotive vehicle modification solutions, while also teaching practitioners about the unique process involved in evaluating, selecting and purchasing appropriate automotive options.

Course Outline:

Class Introduction and Overview
History of Automobility Industry
Industry and Consumer Challenges
Key Players and Stakeholders
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Walkaround
Automotive Mobility Solutions
Walkaround: Securement, Lifts, Hoist, Seating and Positioning
Automotive Mobility Solutions, continues
Walkaround: Vehicle driving controls
Guiding your Clients
Inside the Client Journey-Case Study
Resources, Review and Final Q&A
Final Exam – Questions, concerns, conclusions

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Identify the unique mobility equipment solutions available for your clients.
Differentiate between key mobility equipment participant and providers.
Identify useful mobility equipment resources to assist your patients.
Discuss the risks of poor awareness about safe mobility equipment options.
Apply general knowledge obtained about accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment.

NMEDA is an Approved Continuing Education Provider

Target Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Case Managers, ATP, KT, Students and Other Health Professionals
Education Level: Introductory, AOTA Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Professional Issues
Accreditation Approval: AOTA .7 CEU, CCMC 7 CEH, COPSKT .7 CEU, RESNA .7 CEU

The assignment of contact hours or CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Cancellation Policy
The provider (NMEDA) reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. NMEDA will not be responsible for non-refundable airline or hotel reservations that a participant may incur due to cancellation of the course. NMEDA reserves the right to change a course date, location, or instructor. Learner can cancel at any time without notification.

With this in mind, we recommend that you include a cancellation clause when booking your flight or hotel reservations, or refrain from making the reservations until one week prior to the scheduled training.

Conducting Wheelchair Transportation Assessments

This course will help participants understand the opportunities and challenges found at the intersection of personal mobility devices and auto mobility.

Course Description:

This introductory level course is designed to help healthcare professionals understand an overview of wheelchair and scooter options coupled with automotive mobility solutions for patients and clients with disabilities. By learning about wheelchair transportation assessments, health professionals will be able to suggest options for caregivers or patients who want to drive but need accommodations. Topics covered include learning about NMEDA’s Quality Assurance Program, evaluation conditions of patients and matching them with appropriate automotive mobility, wheelchair, or scooter solution.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

Identify appropriate vehicle modifications for wheelchair and scooter access;
Discuss appropriate equipment for occupied wheelchair and scooter tie downs;
Identify appropriate equipment for transporting unoccupied wheelchair and scooters;
Refer to relevant safety guidelines and standards; and
Identify available sources to assure the most effective wheeled mobility transportation outcomes.

NMEDA is an Approved Continuing Education Provider

Target Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Case Managers, ATP, Students and Other Health Professionals
AOTA: Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Professional Issues.
CE/CEU Approval: AOTA .15 CEU, CCMC 1.5 CEH, COPSKT .15 CEU, RESNA .15 CEU

The assignment of contact hours or CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Completion Requirements: Participants must attend the full program and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on the post-test to receive credit.

Cancellation Policy
The provider (NMEDA) reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. NMEDA reserves the right to change a course date, location, or instructor. Learner can cancel at any time without notification.

Advocating Automotive Mobility (AAM) for Your Clients

Developed by Allied Health Professionals FOR Allied Health Professionals, and featuring five real-life case studies, this course will provide a unique perspective on auto mobility solutions in the real world. Register here for the FREE online version.

Course Description:

This introductory level continuing education course contains a range of topics pertaining to personal automotive mobility solutions. It will assist the allied health care practitioner in understanding and advocating for individuals seeking automotive vehicle modification solutions, while also teaching practitioners about the unique process involved in evaluating, selecting and purchasing appropriate automotive mobility options.

Course Outline:

Overview of the Importance of Mobility and Related Services
Automotive Mobility Industry Overview
Diagnosis, Assessment and Automotive Solutions
Case Studies
Working with Mobility Equipment Dealers
Resource Review
Dealer Locator Learning Activity
CEU Test and Certificate of Completion (AOTA, CCMC)

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Recognize the importance of automotive mobility independence for persons with disabilities
Differentiate the role of key industry professionals and organizations involved in the automotive mobility industry
Identify the unique process involved in researching, evaluating, selecting, and purchasing automotive mobility solutions
Distinguish between different program models used in driving programs
Explore a road map for assessment and advocacy in the mobility process

NMEDA is an Approved Continuing Education Provider

Target Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Case Managers, ATP, Students and Other Health Professionals
AOTA: Introductory, OT Service Delivery and Professional Issues.
CE/CEU Approval: AOTA .15 CEU, CCMC 1.5 CEH, COPSKT .15 CEU, RESNA .15 CEU

The assignment of contact hours or CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Cancellation Policy
The provider (NMEDA) reserves the right to cancel the course due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances at any time. NMEDA reserves the right to change a course date, location, or instructor. Learner can cancel at any time without notification.