RESNA
Pronunciation: REZ-nuh
Also written as: RESNA — Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America; the professional organisation that sets standards and administers credentialling for assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering practitioners.
Full Definition
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is the leading multidisciplinary professional association for specialists involved in designing, selecting, and applying technology to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. RESNA administers the ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) and SMS (Seating and Mobility Specialist) credentials, publishes position papers, and develops standards relevant to rehabilitation technology practice. In editorial contexts, RESNA is always written in all capitals as it is an acronym, not a proper name in mixed case. Documents referencing RESNA standards or credentials should expand the acronym on first use. Its position papers are frequently cited in letters of medical necessity.
Usage
Usage note: Always rendered in all capitals. Expand on first use in formal documents. RESNA position papers carry significant weight in Medicare documentation and should be cited accurately.
In Context
- "Per the RESNA position paper on power wheelchairs, a face-to-face evaluation by a credentialled ATP is required prior to prescription." — Clinical justification letter
- "RESNA should appear in full capitals throughout; do not render as 'Resna' or 'resna.'" — Proofreading note