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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Hour 1-2

  • ALS Overview including neuropathology, differential diagnosis, etiology, and clinical picture
  • Therapeutic and Nursing intervention for ALS
  • Medical management of ALS

Hour 3-4

  • AD Introduction including prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical picture (stages) and pharmacologic treatment
  • Evaluations for the rehabilitation team for AD
  • Role of physical therapy for AD
  • Role of OT for AD; intervention and recent study

Hour 5

  • Introduction, pathophysiology and clinical picture of HD
  • Medical management of HD
  • Role of Nursing in HD
  • Role of Physical Therapy in HD
  • Role of Occupational Therapy in HD
  • Role of SLP in HD

Hour 6

  • Introduction, Incidence, and etiology of MS
  • Pathologic characteristics of MS legions
  • Clinical picture of MS
  • Medical management and nursing care in MS
  • Role of Physical Therapy in MS
  • Role of Occupational Therapy in MS

Hour 7-8

  • PD introduction, incidence, etiology, and pathophysiology
  • PD disease progression
  • Medical management for PD
  • Surgical treatment options for PD
  • Over the counter and complimentary therapies for PD
  • Nursing care and PD
  • Physical therapy and PD: intervention, therapy cap, and recent study supporting exercise
  • Occupational therapy: intervention and recent research for PD

Author

Cynthia Diaz, OT

Degenerative Disorders of CNS

Degenerative Disorders of CNS

8 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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$127

Description:

“Degenerative disorders of CNS” is usually a topic of solemnity for healthcare professionals. Can we actually make a difference and help improve the lives of our patients who have been diagnosed with one of these diseases? Yes! Through research, it has been shown that we can indeed help our patients and their families during this difficult time of decline.

The degenerative diseases of the central nervous system discussed in this course include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s Disease. This course expounds on the incidence, pathophysiology, clinical picture, medical management, and treatment for multidisciplinary teams.

Full Course Description
“Degenerative disorders of CNS” is usually a topic of solemnity for healthcare professionals. Can we actually make a difference and help improve the lives of our patients who have been diagnosed with one of these diseases? Yes! Through research, it has been shown that we can indeed help our patients and their families during this difficult time of decline. The degenerative diseases of the central nervous system discussed in this course include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to improve knowledge regarding incidence, pathophysiology, clinical picture, medical management, and treatment of degenerative diseases of the CNS, namely Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Select the 3 anatomical areas of neurological destruction of the motor neurons of ALS.
  2. Identify 2 defining features of ALS.
  3. Recognize 2 types of ALS.
  4. Select 4 tests provided for differential diagnosis of ALS.
  5. Identify 3 theories to validate motor neuron destruction.
  6. Recognize 3 patient characters in stage 1 of ALS
  7. Select 3 patient characters in stage 2 of ALS
  8. Identify 3 patient characteristics in stage 3 of ALS.
  9. Select 2 brain changes associated with AD.
  10. Identify 3 characteristics  of preclinical AD.
  11. Recognize 2 characteristics of Stage 1 of AD.
  12. Select 2 characteristics of Stage 2 of AD.
  13. Identify 2 characteristics of Stage 13 of AD.
  14. Recognize 2 evaluations that could be used to assess cognitive decline in AD.
  15. Select 3 steps to improve rehabilitative treatment of people with dementia.
  16. Identify 3 keys to successful OT treatment for AD.
  17. Recognize 1 neurological structure that is associated with HD.
  18. Select 2 of the earliest signs of HD.
  19. Identify 3 aspects of the clinical picture of HD in each of the stages.
  20. Recognize 3 antipsychotic drugs which may help to alleviate choreic movements and may also be used to help control hallucinations, delusions, and violent outbursts.
  21. Select 1 function of the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale.
  22. Identify 5 nursing care plan options for HD.
  23. Identify 3 major impacts of HD on a persons function.
  24. Recognize 3 goals for physical therapist in the middle stage of HD.
  25. Select 3 goals for physical therapy in the late stage of HD.
  26. Identify 3 key points for gait training for HD.
  27. Recognize 3 types of protective equipment that may be useful for those at risk for falling.
  28. Select 3 potential causes for temporary changes in functionality in HD.
  29. Identify 3 adaptations an OT can make to improve dressing skills.
  30. Recognize 3 tips to give the speaker/person with HD to improve communication.
  31. Identify 2 typical features of acute lesions.
  32. Recognize 2 characteristics of chronic active lesions.
  33. Select the 3 typical patterns seen in MS patients.
  34. Identify 3 characteristics of optic neuritis.
  35. Select 3 medication options to treat severe relapses.
  36. Recognize 3 key symptoms a person with PD may experience.
  37. Select 3 characteristics of Stage 2 of the Hoehn and Yahr scale for PD.
  38. Identify the 4 parts of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale.
  39. Recognize 2 surgical options for PD.
  40. Select 3 key principles for OT treatment for patients with PD.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to improve knowledge regarding incidence, pathophysiology, clinical picture, medical management, and treatment of degenerative diseases of the CNS, namely Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Select the 3 anatomical areas of neurological destruction of the motor neurons of ALS.
  2. Identify 2 defining features of ALS.
  3. Recognize 2 types of ALS.
  4. Select 4 tests provided for differential diagnosis of ALS.
  5. Identify 3 theories to validate motor neuron destruction.
  6. Recognize 3 patient characters in stage 1 of ALS
  7. Select 3 patient characters in stage 2 of ALS
  8. Identify 3 patient characteristics in stage 3 of ALS.
  9. Select 2 brain changes associated with AD.
  10. Identify 3 characteristics  of preclinical AD.
  11. Recognize 2 characteristics of Stage 1 of AD.
  12. Select 2 characteristics of Stage 2 of AD.
  13. Identify 2 characteristics of Stage 13 of AD.
  14. Recognize 2 evaluations that could be used to assess cognitive decline in AD.
  15. Select 3 steps to improve rehabilitative treatment of people with dementia.
  16. Identify 3 keys to successful OT treatment for AD.
  17. Recognize 1 neurological structure that is associated with HD.
  18. Select 2 of the earliest signs of HD.
  19. Identify 3 aspects of the clinical picture of HD in each of the stages.
  20. Recognize 3 antipsychotic drugs which may help to alleviate choreic movements and may also be used to help control hallucinations, delusions, and violent outbursts.
  21. Select 1 function of the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale.
  22. Identify 5 nursing care plan options for HD.
  23. Identify 3 major impacts of HD on a persons function.
  24. Recognize 3 goals for physical therapist in the middle stage of HD.
  25. Select 3 goals for physical therapy in the late stage of HD.
  26. Identify 3 key points for gait training for HD.
  27. Recognize 3 types of protective equipment that may be useful for those at risk for falling.
  28. Select 3 potential causes for temporary changes in functionality in HD.
  29. Identify 3 adaptations an OT can make to improve dressing skills.
  30. Recognize 3 tips to give the speaker/person with HD to improve communication.
  31. Identify 2 typical features of acute lesions.
  32. Recognize 2 characteristics of chronic active lesions.
  33. Select the 3 typical patterns seen in MS patients.
  34. Identify 3 characteristics of optic neuritis.
  35. Select 3 medication options to treat severe relapses.
  36. Recognize 3 key symptoms a person with PD may experience.
  37. Select 3 characteristics of Stage 2 of the Hoehn and Yahr scale for PD.
  38. Identify the 4 parts of the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale.
  39. Recognize 2 surgical options for PD.
  40. Select 3 key principles for OT treatment for patients with PD.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 8 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator. 

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Cynthia Diaz is employed by Therapy Source and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 8 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator. 

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Cynthia Diaz is employed by Therapy Source and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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.