Neuroplasticity

Course Description:

Neuroplasticity is defined as the ability of the brain to modify itself in response to injury. It is also the ability to adapt to new changes in the environment and form new connections over time. Doesn’t that also define therapy?? To keep our clinical skills on the cutting edge, it is important that we understand how our brain works and how we can use these responses to the benefit of our patients. Laura K Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP will guide you through Neuroplasticity in this course.

This course will help you:

• Define neuroplasticity
• Explain the principles of neuroplasticity
• Identify strategies to incorporate principles into practice
• Review evidence-based approaches to neuroplasticity

Methods of Instruction:

Online audio/video course

Course Instructor:

Laura K. Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP

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 the definition and terminology of Neuroplasticity
2. Differentiate between how learning and compensatory behaviors occur
3. Identify and differentiate between the 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity
4. Identify strategies to incorporate principles into practice
5. Recognize how Neuroplasticity works in healthy individuals
6. Identify Maladaptive Neuroplasticity and why it is important in the clinical setting
7. Recognize the importance of sleep and how it affects Neuroplasticity
8. Identify the roles of Neuroplasticity in rehabilitation
9. Recognize the connection between Neuroplasticity and depression
10. Recognize evidence-based approaches to neuroplasticity in therapy

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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