Occupational Therapy Evaluation of the Upper Extremity Post Stroke

Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Live Asynchronous Webinar

Zoom link will be sent 1 week prior to the course.

Upper extremity paresis can present an immense burden for stroke survivors. Given the rising prevalence of stroke, restoring upper motor impairment remains a major challenge for rehabilitation therapists.

This live intermediate-level online learning activity will address occupational therapy management of the upper extremity in individuals following cerebral vascular accident. Treatment theories and principles to address the multiple considerations for upper motor neuron lesions will be presented. Considerations for standardized and non-standardized measures will be presented to identify best practices for assessment tool selection. A case study will be used to exemplify the synthesis of assessment findings for documentation and goal writing.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the course participants should be able to:

• Define muscle over-activity and identify signs and symptoms of the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome (UMNS).
• Differentiate between neurologic and non-neurologic signs and findings.
• Integrate and apply current evidence on the evaluation and management of the upper motor neuron syndrome.
• Incorporate consistent practice behaviors to increase the systematic delivery of occupational therapy.

Speakers: Kristen Beltz, OTR/L, Davis Berzins, OTR/L and Melissa Meyers, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, BCPR

Delivery Format: This course will be online lecture format with a case-based application to summarize and demonstrate clinical applicability of the course content.

Target Audience: OTs Treating Adults with Cerebral Vascular Accidents

Contact Hours: 3.5 | CEUs .35

Fees:

• General admission: $70
• Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation per diem employees: $35
• Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation full and part time employees: Free

QUESTIONS? Contact Sharon Manas at [email protected].

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored online sign in and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment) and post test.

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: Kristin Beltz, Davis Berzins and Melissa Meyers are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. None of the speakers have a non-financial disclosure.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at [email protected] or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.

CEU Applications: This program has been approved for 0.35 CEUs by:

American Occupational Therapy Association: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 2648. This Distance Learning-Interactive format is offered at 0.35 CEUs, Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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