SMS
Also written as: SMS — Seating and Mobility Specialist
Seating and Mobility Specialist; a RESNA credential held by clinicians who specialise in the assessment and prescription of complex seating and wheeled-mobility equipment.
Full Definition
The Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) credential is awarded by RESNA to rehabilitation professionals who demonstrate advanced competency in evaluating clients for complex seating and wheeled-mobility needs. SMS holders typically work alongside ATPs and prescribing physicians to produce justification documentation for power and manual wheelchairs, seating components, and positioning systems. Editors should note that SMS in rehab technology documents is contextually distinct from 'Short Message Service' (the telecommunications abbreviation). In clinical reports, SMS should be expanded on first use to prevent misreading. Practitioners may hold both ATP and SMS credentials, which are often cited together.
Usage
Usage note: Expand on first use; distinguish from the telecommunications abbreviation SMS in all document contexts.
In Context
- "The SMS completed a mat evaluation prior to specifying the tilt and recline angles for the power wheelchair." — Seating and mobility evaluation report
- "Credentials cited in the report—ATP, SMS—should each be expanded at first mention per journal style." — Copy-editing note for clinical journal submission