Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 10 contact hours (1.0 CEUs)
October 4 and 5, 2024
10:10 am EST • 9:10 am CST • 8:10 am MST • 7:10 am PST (US)
SAVE $20 when you register by August 23, 2024. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD20 at check out.
This course offers informed, evidence-based, and effective treatment strategies to improve visual skills, balance and sensory integration for optimal return to daily tasks post-concussion.
Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 10 contact hours (1.0 CEUs)
October 4 and 5, 2024
10:10 am EST • 9:10 am CST • 8:10 am MST • 7:10 am PST (US)
EARLY BIRD RATE!
Register by August 23, 2024 to receive $20 off your registration. Enter coupon code EARLY20 at checkout to receive the discount. Must be used at time of registration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course, updates from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport will be discussed including Recommendations for Return to Learn and Return to Play. This course will include information on how these guidelines can be interpreted for best clinical practice related to rehabilitation assessment and treatment for individuals who have sustained concussions.
This course will provide updates on the latest research related to the diagnosis and management of concussion and persistent post-concussive symptoms. This course will focus on the latest relevant and evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for adults and children with prolonged visual, vestibular and sensory complaints as a result of concussion. Effective treatment strategies to improve visual skills, balance and sensory integration for optimal return to all daily tasks will be highlighted. Best practice guidelines for return to learn, return to play, and return to work will be highlighted. Participants will engage in clinical problem solving via group case analysis and discussion.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
AUDIENCE:
This course is relevant for therapists working with individuals of all ages including school-aged children, young adults, and older adults who may have sustained a concussion as a result of fall, MVA, sports injury, or other accident.
Christina Finn Ed.D, OTR/L graduated from the University of Scranton in 2004 with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and is currently an associate professor of occupational therapy at the New York Institute of Technology in Westbury, NY where she teaches classes in physical rehabilitation and motor learning. Prior to attaining a full-time faculty position, Christina worked at NYU Rusk for 10 years. During her time, she worked extensively with individuals with visual difficulties as a result of brain injury, concussion, and other neurological conditions. She has experience in all areas of rehabilitation across the spectrum of care, including acute care, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation. She has attended several vision therapy training courses and holds a certification in adult vestibular rehabilitation. Christina has presented to health care professionals on the topic of vision rehabilitation and has presented nationally on the topic of post-concussion syndrome. Disclosure: Financial: Christina receives a speaking fee from Education Resources. Non-Financial: She has no non-financial relationships to disclose
DISCLOSURE:
Christina Finn receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc.
She has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
This course gave me more confidence in treating this population. It took the knowledge I already had as an OT and put it together in a way that addressed all the issues with these patients. -Connie T., OT
Christina is clear and concise with her presentation of concussion management. The course is excellent for learning about recent research concussion treatment and treatment techniques. -Breanna F., OTR
I learned some great new exercises to use with clients in the clinic. I also gained some good resources regarding outcome measures and educational materials for patients and families. -Kathleen K., PT
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This course meets the criteria for 10 contact hours (1.0 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 10 contact hours 1.0 CEUs, course approval ID# 09087(Intermediate, OT service delivery, Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures.
This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 10 units.
Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker – 12 hrs. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
ASHA CE Provider (Intermediate level) 1.0 ASHA CEUs. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
ASHA credits are accepted by the TX Department of License and Renewal.
Approved by the FL Physical Therapy Association for 12 continuing education contact hours.
Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Approved by the MN Board of Physical Therapy.
Approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 12 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs).
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, KY, OK and TX.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
12 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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