technical training in Los Angeles
In addition to a Los Angeles conference ticket, you can add on Technical Training for $100. Alternatively, you can secure a ticket to do Technical Training without a full conference ticket for $350.
A full-day event providing face-to-face manual and power wheelchair education and hands-on training with manufacturer trainers from Ki Mobility (Etac), MK Battery, Motion Concepts, Permobil/TiLite and Sunrise Medical. These equipment specialists will be presenting product specifics, basic repair strategies, troubleshooting and programming.
BONUS! Dan Fedor, Director of Reimbursement, U.S. Rehab, will be presenting a Repair Documentation Requirements session—always a surprising value to participating technicians.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, VGM Education Offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education Training Standard.
Registrants select either the BASIC (1-2 yrs.) or the ADVANCED (2+ yrs.) training track, tailoring presentations to their work experience.
BASIC
- Battery, Electronics & Motor Theory, and Troubleshooting
- Manual & Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchairs and Scooter Components and Troubleshooting
- Joysticks and Basic Programming
- Repair Documentation Requirements
ADVANCED
- Complex Rehab Manual & Power Wheelchair Components and Troubleshooting
- Powerchair Powered Seating Repair
- Advanced Programming & Specialty Controls
- Basic Seating & Positioning, including Manual Wheelchair Seating Basics and Seating Adjustment Basics
- Repair Documentation Requirements
To receive education credit, participants must satisfy program requirements:
- Sign/Check in at the start of the event.
- Be present for at least 90% of the event.
- Complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the event.
VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this program/event.