REHB029 - Overview of RESNA Wheelchair Transit Standards
This course provides an overview of the sections of the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards that pertain to the safety of wheelchair-seated passengers in motor vehicles. This course specifically addresses existing sections 18 and 19 and the pending section 20 (commonly called WC18, WC19 and WC20, respectively).
For users of wheeled mobility, transportation can present unique and often difficult challenges. This course provides an overview of the sections of the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards that pertain to the safety of wheelchair-seated passengers in motor vehicles. This course specifically addresses existing sections 18 and 19 and the pending section 20 (commonly called WC18, WC19 and WC20, respectively).
Learning objectives:
- Identify the relevant standards and how products that meet those standards can be combined and used;
- Explain the importance of the WC18, WC19 and WC20 standards;
- Describe the requirements of the WC20 standard;
- Identify and implement a WC20 solution for wheeled mobility transit;
- Disseminate accurate transit information.
To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80 percent on the final exam and complete the course training survey.
Continuing education: 1.0 Category I CPE credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program. RESNA and NRRTS will accept the credit on any course that is AT-related. For questions concerning if a specific course is approved, please contact RESNA and NRTTS directly.