Webinar
Instructional Level: Intermediate

Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Key brain anatomic structures as they relate to stroke

Hour 2 and 3

  • Function of key brain structures and how their impairment after stroke affects neurological function

Hour 4

  • Statistics related to stroke including incidence of various types of stroke and prognosis for each Medical management of stroke

Hour 5 and 6

  • Therapy assessment of stroke including history, cognition, physical and neurological impairments, and special considerations
  • Objective measurement tools

Author

Stroke Rehabilitation Maximizing Outcomes: Anatomy Review and Evaluation - Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, 10:00am-4:00pm ET

$171

Description:

Course Overview

It is easy in the day-to-day grind of clinical care to not only begin to forget some of the basic knowledge of stroke and its underlying physiology, but also to stay abreast of the latest developments in therapy assessment and care.  It is often difficult to know how to efficiently tap into this information and feel as if you have a full grasp of the state of best practice in stroke rehabilitation.  Participants will, by the end of this course, feel confident in their understanding of any gaps in their knowledge, comprehend the current state of evidence-based best practice in stroke rehabilitation, and have new tools for approaching evaluation of their patients with stroke.

 

Full Course Description
Course OverviewIt is easy in the day-to-day grind of clinical care to not only begin to forget some of the basic knowledge of stroke and its underlying physiology, but also to stay abreast of the latest developments in therapy assessment and care.  It is often difficult to know how to efficiently tap into this information and feel as if you have a full grasp of the state of best practice in stroke rehabilitation.  Participants will,...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Participants will gain an understanding of the listed gaps in knowledge, comprehend the current state of evidence-based best practice in stroke rehabilitation, and have new tools for approaching evaluation of their patients with stroke. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key structures of the central nervous system as they pertain to stroke.
  • Identify the physiology of key brain structures and how they affect neurological function in the event of stroke.
  • Identify Training for managers on creating a respectful culture and dealing with reported issues
  • Recognize the different types of stroke and understand their impact on health care in the US.
  • Identify the various methods for managing acute stroke medically and during the transition to rehab.
  • Identify evidence-based methods for assessing the following areas post stroke:
    • History
    • Cognition including neglect
    • Cranial nerve function
    • Range of motion and tone
    • Muscle strength/control
    • Coordination
    • Sensation
    • Balance including contraversive pushing
    • Functional mobility including gait analysis

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Participants will gain an understanding of the listed gaps in knowledge, comprehend the current state of evidence-based best practice in stroke rehabilitation, and have new tools for approaching evaluation of their patients with stroke. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key structures of the central nervous system as they pertain to stroke.
  • Identify the physiology of key brain structures and how they affect neurological function in the event of stroke.
  • Identify Training for managers on creating a respectful culture and dealing with reported issues
  • Recognize the different types of stroke and understand their impact on health care in the US.
  • Identify the various methods for managing acute stroke medically and during the transition to rehab.
  • Identify evidence-based methods for assessing the following areas post stroke:
    • History
    • Cognition including neglect
    • Cranial nerve function
    • Range of motion and tone
    • Muscle strength/control
    • Coordination
    • Sensation
    • Balance including contraversive pushing
    • Functional mobility including gait analysis

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational TherapyPhysical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 6 Hours
Physical Therapy: 6 Hours

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


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.6 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 TherapyPhysical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 6 Hours
Physical Therapy: 6 Hours

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


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.6 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.