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Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Statistics of CVA
  • Definition of CVA 
  • Ischemic strokes and sources of cardiac and arterial causes
  • Dysfunction caused based on location of occulation in the brain

Hour 2

  • Medical management for deep vein thrombosis, respiratory problems, cardiac disease and bladder and bowel dysfunction 
  • Cover various standardized assessments that can be used for evaluation
  • Intervention principles to consider during rehabilitation

Hour 3 

  • Functional limitations post-stroke and various treatment options
  • Post stroke limitations include 
  • Inability to perform chosen occupations while seated
  • Inability to engage in chosen occupations in standing
  • Inability to communicate secondary to language dysfunction

Hour 4

  • Inability to perform chosen occupations secondary to neurobehavioral/cognitive-perceptual impairments
  • Inability to perform chosen tasks secondary to upper extremity dysfunction
  • Inability to perform chosen tasks secondary to visual impairment

Author

Cynthia Diaz, OT

Stroke Rehabilitation: Introduction, Evaluation, Treatment, and Research- Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 12:00pm-4:00pm ET

Stroke Rehabilitation: Introduction, Evaluation, Treatment, and Research- Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 12:00pm-4:00pm ET

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

Stroke is one of the most commonly seen diagnoses in hospitals, subacute, acute, outpatient centers and home health. No matter what sector of rehabilitation you currently work in, this course will help you develop a well-rounded understanding of CVA including background information, causes, effects of stroke based on location of occlusion, risk factors, medical management following stroke, procedures for evaluation and treatment, and research. The majority of the course covers functional limitations observed after a stroke. We will discuss how we can not only attempt to increase function for the patient, but also educate caregivers for optimal carry over. All in all, this course will help you be a better patient advocate, which is one of the best things we can do for our patients! 

Full Course Description
Course OverviewStroke is one of the most commonly seen diagnoses in hospitals, subacute, acute, outpatient centers and home health. No matter what sector of rehabilitation you currently work in, this course will help you develop a well-rounded understanding of CVA including background information, causes, effects of stroke based on location of occlusion, risk factors, medical management following stroke, procedures for evaluation and treatment, and research. The majority of the course covers functional limitations observed after...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on medical management, and rehabilitation for evaluation, treatment and current research findings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the definition and causes of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
  • List the effects of CVA based on location of occlusion
  • Identify medical management following CVA
  • Recognize  the evaluation and intervention procedures for clients who sustained a stroke
  • Identify functional limitations commonly observed after stroke including mobility, communication, cognitive-behavioral impairments, upper extremity dysfunction, and visual impairment.
  • Recognize various research studies to increase knowledge of CVA rehabilitation

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course is intended to instruct the professional on medical management, and rehabilitation for evaluation, treatment and current research findings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the definition and causes of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
  • List the effects of CVA based on location of occlusion
  • Identify medical management following CVA
  • Recognize  the evaluation and intervention procedures for clients who sustained a stroke
  • Identify functional limitations commonly observed after stroke including mobility, communication, cognitive-behavioral impairments, upper extremity dysfunction, and visual impairment.
  • Recognize various research studies to increase knowledge of CVA rehabilitation

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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