Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) For Stroke Rehabilitation
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Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 8731. 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.
This AOTA approved continuing education class reviews efficacious evidence-based strategies that drive neuroplastic change resulting in improved upper limb functional recovery. The latest advances in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation therapy will be reviewed. Clinical considerations and criteria will be discussed along with detailed examples of the patient selection process and clinical and functional 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 .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.
How does learned non-use and compensatory treatment impact functional recovery following stroke?
What is Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and how does it work?
What does the research say about the benefits one may receive following Paired VNS treatment?
What is the functional and clinical criteria required to be a good candidate for VNS therapy?
What are various ways clinicians can incorporate paired VNS into their daily practice?
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Recall how learned non-use and compensatory treatment can impact functional recovery following stroke.
Identify what treatments are considered beneficial when attempting to drive neuroplasticity following stroke.
Recognize the clinical and functional criteria required for patients to be deemed appropriate to receive paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy.
List 3 ways occupational therapists can incorporate paired vagus nerve stimulation during ADL tasks