Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation – 3 Hours

Description

This course is designed to provide up-to-date information for physical therapy professionals. It emphasizes functional physical therapy and occupational therapy rehabilitation activities that promote maximum independence in individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the history and epidemiology of spinal cord injury.
• Describe the anatomy & pathophysiology of traumatic spinal cord injury.
• Discuss clinical and functional evaluation to differentiate between different levels and classifications of spinal cord injury.
• Explain functional outcomes by level of injury.
• Explain the role of medical consultation and rehabilitation in spinal cord injury.
• Role of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy interventions in spinal cord injury patients.
• Discuss the psychological, environmental adaptation, and community reintegration of patients with spinal cord injury.

Author: Lisa Augustyn, PT, DPT,  Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH 

Contact Hours : 3 Hours / 3 PDR 

Cost: $25 / Participant

Teaching Method: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by phone or email before purchasing the online course.

Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit the accreditation section for the full list: Click Here