U.S. Rehab understands the importance of properly trained personnel, including your assistive mobility/CRT repair technicians. Trained techs save time with fewer trips, and increased efficiency saves money.
In-Person Tech Training
U.S. Rehab Live Tech Training offers two days of in-person education and hands-on experience with manual and power wheelchair repair. This one-stop shop helps technicians and providers meet CMS DMEPOS Quality Standards. To meet the DMEPOS Quality Standards requirement, each technician must have at least 10 hours annually of rehab training. The seminar will meet this requirement and provide the necessary certificate for audit purposes.
Technical trainers from Ki Mobility, MK Battery, Merits/Avid, Motion Concepts, Permobil, and Sunrise Medical will present product specifics and work through basic repair strategies, troubleshooting, and programming.
Plus, industry expert Dan Fedor headlines a technician documentation workshop.
Basic and advanced training tracks are offered to accommodate experience level.
BONUS: Each participant earns a certificate that satisfies DMEPOS Quality Standards for audit purposes, boosting both compliance and professional standing.
Live Tech Training Dates and Locations
Check back soon for our 2027 event dates and locations.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the tools that a wheelchair technician needs to rapidly and correctly diagnose and perform repairs on manual and power wheelchairs.
- Explain the operation of the major electrical components used in wheelchair controllers.
- Demonstrate the procedures necessary to troubleshoot electrical issues with wheelchair electronics.
- Select and inspect batteries for the DME industry.
- Learn how to properly document the repair to maximize reimbursement.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, VGM Education offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.