Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9268. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 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 will provide neuro rehab professionals with practical ways to deliver evidence-based therapy to help stroke survivors regain arm and hand function. The latest advances in vagus nerve electrical stimulation treatment will be reviewed. In addition, examples of purposeful and meaningful functional task-specific strategies combined with stimulation will be provided along with indications of use and patient selection.
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 .1 CEUs or 1 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
Some of the Questions Answered in this Course Include:
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What role does task-specific training play on functional recovery following chronic stroke?
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What is Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and how does it work?
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How effective is VNS therapy?
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Can all stroke patients benefit from VNS therapy?
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What are various ways clinicians can incorporate paired VNS into occupation-based tasks?
Course Curriculum
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Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Presentation Manual & References
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Course Review
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About this course
- 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEUs
- Online Self-Study Course
- Speaker Video and Slide Content
Learning Outcomes
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Recall key treatments that are considered beneficial when attempting to drive neuroplasticity following stroke.
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Identify the clinical and functional criteria required for patients to benefit from task-specific training.
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List 3 examples how occupational therapists can incorporate VNS electrical stimulation during everyday meaningful functional tasks that are deemed purposeful to the patient.