Question: I am interested in becoming a wheelchair service technician for nursing homes and other institutions. I am prepared to sell my skills and abilities, but I don't know how to find companies that provide wheelchair servicing. ~Ken

Answer: You may have to take specific courses on wheelchair repair to become a certified medical technician. This will depend on your local government and laws, so the first thing to do is find out what qualifications you need. Some of the bigger wheelchair manufacturers will offer courses on how to service their products. These courses should teach you how to diagnose, service and repair various types of wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Once you have everything you need to become a service technician you could contact various wheelchair manufacturers for information on their servicing department and policies and then inquire about job possibilities. You could also check local hospitals, clinics and nursing homes to find out who does their servicing and maintenance work. If you have no luck in finding a job with a servicing company or if there aren't any in your area you could also start your own business as long as you meet all government requirements.