Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10790. 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

Early mobilization is a key component of acute care stroke management and is endorsed by clinical practice guidelines. By completing this AOTA-approved course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of early mobilization, covering aspects such as appropriate dosage and timing, exploring various treatment interventions, and discovering unique ways to integrate the upper extremity using innovative technologies. Re-envisioning early mobilization allows participants to delve into strategies that emphasize upper extremity rehabilitation to effectively utilize the period of heightened neuroplasticity leading to improved motor recovery, enhanced participation, and increased independence in daily activities.

 
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 CEU or 1 contact hour, 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 Contact Hour / .1 CEU
  • Online Self-Study Course
  • Speaker Video and Slide Content

Learning Outcomes

  • List 3 rehabilitation principles for acute stroke management.

  • Identify the optimal timing and frequency of early mobilization.

  • Recall how early mobilization can improve functional recovery for better engagement in ADLs/IADLs.

  • Identify the correlation between robot-assisted early mobilization and the principles of neuroplasticity.

Instructor

Jennifer Barber

MOT, OTR/L

Jennifer (Jenna) Barber, MOT, OTR/L is an accomplished occupational therapist with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology from UW-Eau Claire and a Master's in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin. She excels at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in neurorehabilitation in acute care and outpatient settings. Aside from clinical practice, Jenna is a rehabilitation consultant with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s BioEngineering department on research involving robot-assisted upper extremity motor recovery for stroke rehabilitation. Jenna has also served as an adjunct faculty member and lab assistant with Concordia University Wisconsin.

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.