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Invacare Corporation Unveils New Training Programs For Rehab Technology Suppliers and Clinicians
ELYRIA, Ohio (BUSINESS WIRE) - Invacare Corporation (NASDAQ:IVCR) is introducing a comprehensive new training and education program, entitled "The Action Education Series." This series consists of two programs: "Solutions by Diagnosis" and "Essentials of Seating and Mobility."
"Solutions By Diagnosis" consists of four evening seminars that will be held in 18 cities across the country. The programs will focus on CVA/TBI; Spinal Cord Injuries; Geriatrics; and Pediatrics. Following are the cities and dates:
| Solutions Locations | CVA | SCI | GERI | PEDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | June 9 | Aug 4 | Oct 6 | Dec 8 |
| San Francisco, CA | June 4 | Aug 13 | Oct 15 | Dec 10 |
| Cincinnati, OH | June 11 | Aug 6 | Oct 15 | Dec 3 |
| Dallas, TX | June 16 | Aug 18 | Oct 20 | Dec 8 |
| Denver, CO | July 14 | Sept 15 | Nov 3 | Jan 26 |
| Ft. Lauderdale, FL | July 20 | Sept 14 | Nov 9 | Jan 11 |
| Houston, TX | June 9 | Aug 11 | Oct 13 | Dec 15 |
| Lansing, MI | June 4 | Aug 20 | Oct 29 | Dec 10 |
| Memphis, TN | July 9 | Sept 10 | Nov 5 | Jan 7 |
| Minneapolis, MN | July 20 | Sept 14 | Nov 9 | Jan 18 |
| New Orleans, LA | July 23 | Sept 3 | Nov 12 | Jan 21 |
| Orange Cty., CA | July 28 | Sept 28 | Dec 1 | Jan 5 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | June 22 | Aug 17 | Oct 19 | Dec 7 |
| Raleigh, NC | June 4 | Aug 13 | Oct 8 | Dec 10 |
| Saddlebrook, NJ | July 13 | Sept 14 | Nov 2 | Jan 19 |
| Seattle, WA | June 2 | Aug 11 | Oct 13 | Dec 8 |
| St. Louis, MO | June 9 | Aug 4 | Oct 13 | Dec 1 |
| Westborough, MA | July 23 | Sept 17 | Dec 17 | Jan 14 |
The two-day "Essentials of Seating and Mobility" seminar is a comprehensive course covering patient evaluation and prescriptions, and will travel to 12 key cities across the United States. Following are the dates and locations:
| Essentials Locations | Dates |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | Aug 19-20 |
| Columbus, OH | June 2-3 |
| Kansas City, KS | July 29-30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Nov 4-5 |
| New York, NY | Sept 1-2 |
| Orlando, FL | Oct 7-8 |
| Phoenix, AZ | Oct 27-28 |
| Portland, OR | June 10-11 |
| San Antonio, TX | Dec 2-3 |
| San Francisco, CA | July 15-16 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Sept 9-10 |
| Washington, D.C. | Aug 4-5 |
All classes in both "Solutions By Diagnosis" and "Essentials of Seating and Mobility" offer CEU and NNRTS credits.
"These classes will offer a holistic approach to our clients' needs with fully integrated solutions," said Lois Tucker, OTR/L, ATP, who serves as national rehab education manager for Invacare Corporation. Tucker will personally conduct the 12 two-day "Essentials of Seating and Mobility" courses. Invacare's rehab trainers, all of whom are either occupational therapists, physical therapists or rehab engineers, will conduct the "Solutions By Diagnosis" seminars. Tucker has developed the curriculum for all courses.
The cost of the four-session evening series, "Solutions By Diagnosis," is $25 per session, or $80 for all four sessions. The cost for the two-day program, "Essentials of Seating and Mobility," is $200.
For registration or additional information on either of these programs, please contact Kandice Hayes at (800) 333-6900, ext. 6040.
Invacare Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of home health care products and mobility products for people with disabilities. The company's headquarters are in Elyria, Ohio, and the firm has manufacturing plants in the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Products are distributed through more than 10,000 professional home care providers, institutions and retail outlets.
Contact: Invacare Corporation Susan A. Elder, 440/329-6549
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