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Facial Rehabilitation

Video Course
Product #1297OT
Purchase Unlimited Access* $99/year
Purchase Individually $80.00 for this course
Video Course
4 Hours
Profession OT/OTA

Course Description:

“The face is the image of the soul….we use it to smile, laugh, cry, pucker our lips to blow a kiss.  We use our facial muscles to eat and to drink. It’s the expression of our emotion and we wear them all the time.” We take the movement of our face for granted – until it isn’t there.  There are several causes of facial palsy, and it is important that we understand how we can best treat our patients. 

Mara Wernick Robinson, PT, MS, walks us through an in-depth look at Facial Rehabilitation and how therapists can be beneficial and provide optimal patient care.  This course will cover:

*How to identify the course of the facial nerve and the relationship to the etiology of facial palsy
*How to evaluate a patient with peripheral unilateral facial palsy
*How to use appropriate rehabilitation strategies for and to address impairments and functional limitations commonly seen in facial palsy
*How to identify and treat synkinesis using therapy strategies and recognize the timing and need for Botox and surgery

Methods of Instruction:

Online audio/video course

Course Instructor:

Mara Wernick Robinson, PT, MS

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  1. Identify and differentiate between the Facial Nerve: Intracranial Branches
  2. Differentiate between the causes of Facial Palsy: Bell’s Palsy, Ramsey Hunt Syndrome, Lyme Disease, Benign Tumors, Acoustic Neuroma, Parotid Gland Tumor, Temporal Bone Fracture, Autoimmune Diseases, etc
  3. Recognize the signs & symptoms/prognosis/treatment of Bell’s Palsy
  4. Identify the signs & symptoms of synkinesis
  5. Identify the keys to a thorough evaluation of facial palsy- including how to use special tests
  6. Recognize the functional limitations and disability of facial palsy
  7. Identify appropriate Initiation Interventions/Facilitation Interventions/Relaxation Interventions
  8. Recognize the goals for Neuromuscular Retraining
  9. Identify the proper timing of Botulinum Toxin for synkinesis
  10. Differentiate between the types of Smile Reanimation surgery

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test

AdvantageCEUs.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID # 7332. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by the AOTA.

AT State Approvals

Alabama BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Alaska BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Arizona BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Arkansas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
California BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Colorado BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Connecticut BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Delaware BOC Approved Provider-Category A
District of Columbia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Florida BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Georgia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Hawaii BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Idaho BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Illinois BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Indiana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Iowa BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Kansas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Kentucky BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Louisiana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Maine BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Maryland BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Massachusetts BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Michigan BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Minnesota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Mississippi BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Missouri BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Montana BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Nebraska BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Nevada BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Hampshire BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Jersey BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New Mexico BOC Approved Provider-Category A
New York BOC Approved Provider-Category A
North Carolina BOC Approved Provider-Category A
North Dakota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Ohio BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Oklahoma BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Oregon BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Pennsylvania BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Rhode Island BOC Approved Provider-Category A
South Carolina BOC Approved Provider-Category A
South Dakota BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Tennessee BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Texas BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Utah BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Vermont BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Virginia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Washington BOC Approved Provider-Category A
West Virginia BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Wisconsin BOC Approved Provider-Category A
Wyoming BOC Approved Provider-Category A

OT State Approvals

Alabama Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Alaska AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Arizona Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Arkansas AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
California Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Colorado Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Connecticut Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Delaware AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
District of Columbia AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Florida Pending Florida Reapproval
Georgia Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Hawaii AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Idaho AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Illinois AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Indiana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Iowa Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Kansas Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Kentucky AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Louisiana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Maine Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Maryland AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Massachusetts AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Michigan AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Minnesota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Mississippi AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Missouri AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Montana AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nebraska Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nevada AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Hampshire AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Jersey AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Mexico AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New York AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Carolina AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Dakota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Ohio AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Oklahoma AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Oregon AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Pennsylvania AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Rhode Island AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
South Carolina AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
South Dakota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Tennessee AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Texas AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Utah Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Vermont AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Virginia AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Washington Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
West Virginia Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Wisconsin AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Wyoming Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements

PT State Approvals

Alabama Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska Approved
Arizona Approved Category A
Arkansas Arkansas PT Board Approved
California Approved
Colorado Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware Approved
District of Columbia Approved
Florida Florida Approved for Online/Home Study
Georgia Approved
Hawaii Approved
Idaho Approved
Illinois Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana Approved-Category 1
Iowa Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas Board Accepted/Approved
Kentucky Kentucky-KPTA Approved Provider - #CS75-2023-APTAKY (Expires 11-2-25) Category 1
Louisiana Approved
Maine No State Requirements
Maryland Maryland PT Board Approved
Massachusetts Approved
Michigan Approved (Activity Code 1)
Minnesota Minnesota PT Board Approved- Expires 5-11-25 - # 10375
Mississippi Approved
Missouri Approved
Montana Approved Category A
Nebraska Board Accepted/Approved
Nevada Nevada PT Board Approved
New Hampshire Board Accepted/Approved
New Mexico Pending Reapproval
New York Approved Provider
North Carolina Approved
North Dakota Board Accepted/Approved
Ohio Ohio-OPTA Approved- Expires 4-6-26 - 25S1084
Oklahoma Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon Approved
Pennsylvania Approved - (4GEN, 0DA)
Rhode Island Approved
South Carolina Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota No State Requirements
Tennessee Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2801036TX
Utah Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont Approved
Virginia Approved-Type 1
Washington Board Accepted/Approved
West Virginia West Virginia PT Board Approved- Expires 12-31-25
Wisconsin Approved
Wyoming Board Accepted/Approved