Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 15850. 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 course provides an in-depth review of post-stroke spasticity, classifications of muscle hypertonia, and evidence-based tone management strategies for individuals with chronic upper-extremity impairment. Through required reading along with course video, learners will examine the clinical presentation of spasticity, its impact on active and passive function, and available medical and therapeutic interventions. Emphasis is placed on the integration of skilled OT/PT with medical tone management and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize functional outcomes and readiness for Paired VNS Therapy.

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

  • Recognize the clinical features and underlying mechanisms of post-stroke spasticity as part of the upper motor neuron syndrome.

  • List common functional consequences of spasticity affecting active movement, passive care, and participation in ADLs and IADLs.

  • Identify medical and therapeutic tone management options used in the treatment of post-stroke spasticity.

Instructor

Jazmin Peralta

OTR/L

Jazmin graduated from the University of Florida in 2013 with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. For the last 2 years she has worked with patients that have completed their Paired VNS therapy protocol. During the course of her career, she has worked with stroke patients during their continuum of care; from acute care, skilled nursing, home health and most recently outpatient rehabilitation.

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.