BASIC LEVEL
ISWP’s Wheelchair Service Provider Certification at the Basic Level acknowledges that providers have received appropriate wheelchair service provision training and have the knowledge at the basic level and have received appropriate training, which are valuable to both employers and wheelchair users. Certified providers are acknowledged as ISWP Certified Wheelchair Service Providers for 3 years on our website.
CATEGORY: CERTIFICATION
Basic Level Certification
Course Access:Lifetime
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Basic level
Wheelchair Service Provider Certification
Eligibility:
Clinicians, technicians, students and community workers who are partly or fully involved in wheelchair service provision.
Passing grade:
70% and above
Recertification available:
Yes
Course overview
The ISWP Wheelchair Service Provision Basic Exam, based on the WHO Wheelchair Service Training Package – Basic Level (WSTP-b) and other evidence-based resources, is an assessment that measures the knowledge of wheelchair service providers at the basic level.
Course content
The exam consists of 67 multiple choice questions, takes approximately 75 minutes to complete and covers the domains of assessment, prescription, fitting, production, user training, process, and follow up maintenance and repair. Test takers who score 70% are eligible to receive the ISWP Wheelchair Service Provider (WSP) Certification after payment.
BENEFITS
General benefits
- Raise global awareness of professional standards in wheeled mobility and seating
- Attractive to employers as a validation of knowledge by an international organization
- Be featured in the searchable directory of certified providers on our website, and in the interactive map as a certified provider
- Receive our quarterly newsletter with Continuing Education opportunities
Students & individuals wanting to start delivering wheelchairs
- Start your education and certification process based on latest research, best practice and technological advances in the field of wheeled seating and mobility
- Become competent in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals
- Your certification expires 3 years after your graduation date
Individuals already delivering wheelchairs
- Demonstrate your competency in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals
- Demonstrate your adherence and commitment to practicing with ethical standards and professionalism
- Stay abreast of latest research, best practice and technological advances in the field of wheeled seating and mobility
- When providers are certified, users may have greater access to appropriate wheelchairs and related services based on up to date practices
For organizations
- Demonstrate your staff is competent in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals, and they practice with ethical standards and professionalism
- Get your organization featured in ISWP’s website and in the searchable certified organizations directory
BENEFITS
- Raise global awareness of professional standards in wheeled mobility and seating
- Attractive to employers as a validation of knowledge by an international organization
- Be featured in the searchable directory of certified providers on our website, and in the interactive map as a certified provider
- Receive our quarterly newsletter with Continuing Education opportunities
- Start your education and certification process based on latest research, best practice and technological advances in the field of wheeled seating and mobility
- Become competent in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals
- Your certification expires 2 years after your graduation date
- Start your education and certification process based on latest research, best practice and technological advances in the field of wheeled seating and mobility
- Become competent in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals
- Your certification expires 2 years after your graduation date
- Demonstrate your staff is competent in wheeled mobility and seating fundamentals, and they practice with ethical standards and professionalism
- Get your organization featured in ISWP’s website and in the searchable certified organizations directory
Fee Structure
| Income settings | Categorization of applications | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | Wheelchair Provider | $125 |
| Student | $55 | |
| MEDIUM (also includes Upper-middle income) | Wheelchair Provider | $65 |
| Student | $30 | |
| LOW (also includes Lower-middle income) | Wheelchair Provider | $30 |
| Student | $15 |
HOW DO I
BECOME A WSP?
Register on our website
Pass the ISWP Wheelchair Service Provision Basic Knowledge Exam
Pay the required fees