Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11309 . This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .15 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. 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.

Course Overview

This AOTA-approved continuing education class is designed for neurorehabilitation professionals and is based on the required reading, Interventions Involving Repetitive Practice Improve Strength After Stroke: A Systematic Review, along with a course video discussing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The course provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help low-level stroke survivors regain arm and hand function through effective use of repetitive task practice. As patients progress, clinicians will learn how to identify when they may benefit from more advanced interventions such as paired VNS. Video case reviews, detailed treatment progression examples, and a closing Q&A session will ensure participants gain clear, actionable knowledge they can apply immediately to support recovery and maximize patient outcomes.


The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .15 CEUs or 1.5 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.

Course Curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Presentation Manual & References

    4. Watch Course

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 1.5 Contact Hours / .15 CEUs
  • Online Self-Study Course
  • Speaker Video and Required Reading

Learning Outcomes

  • List 3 clinical and functional limitations that may exist for a patient presenting with severe upper limb hemiparesis.

  • Identify 3 evidence-based treatment strategies/techniques that can improve upper limb function following stroke.

  • Identify 3 ways to modify an ADL/IADL task, using task analysis strategies, to maximize the functional use and independence of the impaired hemiparetic upper limb.

Instructor

Jessica Rinaldi

OTR/L

Jessica is an occupational therapist with experience in both the acute and chronic therapy settings. Much of her experience is working primarily with neurological conditions, particularly with CVA patients and working on a stroke unit in the acute setting. Jessica helped start the Vivistim Program at the Burke Rehabilitation Outpatient facility where she identified and treated their first Vivistim patients.

Cancellations/Accommodations/Disclosures

  • Extra Accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to [email protected] explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you.

  • Disclosures

    Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is provided by Salia Rehab, LLC. Financial Disclosure: Speaker received an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.