Advanced Neuro Skills Part 14 - Summer 2024

Course overview

Patients with neurological conditions can be extremely challenging to treat. There is such a variety of patient presentations as well as specialty needs. This makes it challenging for Occupational and Physical Therapists to remain up to date. These webinars are an ongoing effort to identify the optimal treatment techniques to better support the busy therapist. The priority will be to focus on the latest literature and emphasize the most up to date recommendations to improve patient outcomes. This series of live online courses will focus on knowledge translation of key concepts into clinical practice. Summaries of the latest research for assessment and intervention will be provided while also working directly with therapists on their current patients to guide them in designing their evidence based interventions. The sessions will focus on a variety of treatment interventions, conditions, and diagnosis to guide the neurologic therapists clinical decision-making. Planned learning activities will include instruction on the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning, emphasizing the role of autonomy in developing care plans. Learners will also receive education on various forms of apraxia from a speech therapy perspective, aimed at enhancing and adapting PT and OT care plans for optimal outcomes in patients with this condition. Techniques for effectively integrating increased intensity into OT treatment plans to enhance motor learning and outcomes will be taught. Evidence-based interventions for the treatment of concussion, as outlined in the APTA clinical practice guideline for concussion/mild TBI, will be provided with a focus on practical application. Furthermore, the neuroscience of pain will be studied to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of pain and its direct application in clinical practice. Development as a clinical instructor and improving clinical education experiences in the neurologic rehab setting will also be discussed. Finally, a collaborative session between occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT), specifically focusing on treatment approaches for common shoulder impairments in the neurologic population, will be conducted. These interactive teaching sessions will equip learners with key concepts, ensuring immediate application in their clinical practice. This content will be presented over 7 modules, 1 hour in length each. The content will be presented live/virtual with the ability for attendees to interact with the instructors. Attendees have the option of attending live (synchronous), or watching and learning at a later time (asynchronous), for each module. These options present the ability for students to fully participate synchronously, fully asynchronously, or a hybrid combination of the two to cover all of the modules.