HMEPA hosts education sessions throughout the year. Members may also submit their own upcoming webinars to be featured on this page.
If you are an HMEPA member and would like to post an upcoming session or webinar, please email info@hmepa.ca
April 2026
Dynamic Seating: Providing Movement for Clinical Benefit
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Sunrise Medical
Description:
Dynamic seating is movement which occurs within the seating system and/or wheelchair frame in response to intentional or unintentional force generated by the individual. This course will explain what dynamic seating is and why it is used. Clinical indicators for who might benefit from dynamic seating and how will be addressed. Examples of how dynamic seating can be used to address movement at the hips, legs, and head will be demonstrated.
All Education in Motion webinars are free of charge to attend live. This one-hour webinar has also been approved for 0.1 CEU by IACET. 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. Ensuring approval with local state boards or other entities for CEUs is the responsibility of the individual.
Link to register.
Beyond The Base: The Seating Professional’s Responsibility Of Educating On Manual Wheelchair Components
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Components, often referred to as accessories, can fall into the background of the decision-making process, particularly because of challenges negotiating funding and reimbursement. The word accessory may lead someone to believe these are for a certain aesthetic or style. However, accessories are necessities of the whole system to complete the configuration. It is the responsibility of the seating professionals to educate clients and caregivers on the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of each selected component, allowing them to understand how each may contribute to overall function and satisfaction. In this course, we will prioritize not only knowing your market but also understanding what equipment is best for the client, regardless of reimbursement, funding program, or medical policies. We will discuss rear wheels, tire type, handrim style & caster type, using an evidence-based approach to guide our decision making and education.
Link to register.
Beyond The Base: The Seating Professional’s Responsibility Of Educating On Manual Wheelchair Components
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Components, often referred to as accessories, can fall into the background of the decision-making process, particularly because of challenges negotiating funding and reimbursement. The word accessory may lead someone to believe these are for a certain aesthetic or style. However, accessories are necessities of the whole system to complete the configuration. It is the responsibility of the seating professionals to educate clients and caregivers on the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of each selected component, allowing them to understand how each may contribute to overall function and satisfaction. In this course, we will prioritize not only knowing your market but also understanding what equipment is best for the client, regardless of reimbursement, funding program, or medical policies. We will discuss rear wheels, tire type, handrim style & caster type, using an evidence-based approach to guide our decision making and education.
Link to register.
May 2026
Beyond the Cover: An in-depth look at seating from a clinical perspective
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 10:00AM PDT
Location: Kelowna, BC
Vendor: Blake Medical
Description:
Blake Medical Education – Kelowna
Email sales@blakemedical.ca by April 24 to register.
Beyond the Cover: An in-depth look at seating from a clinical perspective
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 10:00AM PDT
Location: Penticton, BC
Vendor: Blake Medical
Description:
Blake Medical Education – Penticton
Email sales@blakemedical.ca by April 24 to register.
Beyond the Cover: An in-depth look at seating from a clinical perspective
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 10:00AM PDT
Location: Vernon, BC
Vendor: Blake Medical
Description:
Blake Medical Education – Vernon
Email sales@blakemedical.ca by April 24 to register.
Beyond the Cover: An in-depth look at seating from a clinical perspective
Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 10:00AM PDT
Location: Kamloops, BC
Vendor: Blake Medical
Description:
Blake Medical Education – Kamloops
Email sales@blakemedical.ca by April 24 to register.
Manual Wheelchair Propulsion: Techniques, Positioning, And Equipment Considerations
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
This course explores manual wheelchair propulsion techniques, including arm, foot, hybrid and dependent methods. It will explore positioning for efficiency and injury prevention, and frame and seating adjustments. Participants will also examine wheelchair design factors, teaching propulsion styles, and troubleshooting challenges through case studies.
Link to register.
Manual Wheelchair Propulsion: Techniques, Positioning, And Equipment Considerations
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
This course explores manual wheelchair propulsion techniques, including arm, foot, hybrid and dependent methods. It will explore positioning for efficiency and injury prevention, and frame and seating adjustments. Participants will also examine wheelchair design factors, teaching propulsion styles, and troubleshooting challenges through case studies.
Link to register.
June 2026
Pediatrics: Don’t Overthink It, Re-Think It For Independent Mobility
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Pediatrics! That one word can bring anxiety and apprehension when preparing for a seating and mobility evaluation. Pediatric clients should not be treated as “little adults”. They have their unique mobility, positioning, and social needs. This course will examine growth patterns and the best ways to “build growth” into the mobility device. Ensuring optimum configuration, we will discuss propulsion training as an essential part of pediatrics’ prescription process.
Link to register.
Pediatrics: Don’t Overthink It, Re-Think It For Independent Mobility
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
Location: Online
Vendor: Motion Composites
Description:
Pediatrics! That one word can bring anxiety and apprehension when preparing for a seating and mobility evaluation. Pediatric clients should not be treated as “little adults”. They have their unique mobility, positioning, and social needs. This course will examine growth patterns and the best ways to “build growth” into the mobility device. Ensuring optimum configuration, we will discuss propulsion training as an essential part of pediatrics’ prescription process.
Link to register.