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Stroke Rehabilitation- Module 3

Text Course
Product #1035OT
Text Course
10 Hours
Profession OT/OTA

Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Glen Gillen “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach 2nd Edition”. This detailed text combines aspects of background medical information, a comprehensive review of standardized and non-standardized evaluation procedures and assessments, treatment techniques and evidence based interventions.  

Module 3: Covers chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16. 

  • Chapter 10: Upper Extremity Function and Management
  • Chapter 11: Edema Control
  • Chapter 12: Splinting Applications
  • Chapter 13: Casting Applications
  • Chapter 16: Visual Dysfunction 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

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

  1. Identify treatment plans to regain upper extremity function through the use of functional tasks
  2. Understand the application of adjunct treatments for the upper extremity after   stroke, including treatments such as positioning, shoulder supports, biofeedback, and stretching programs
  3. Recognize functional treatment activities appropriate to the level of available motor   control
  4. Understand evaluation and treatment procedures for patients with symptoms of pain syndromes and implement pain prevention protocols into current treatment plans
  5. Identify the common biomechanical mal-alignments of the upper extremity and trunk after stroke and recognize their effect on function
  6. Understand causes and underlying medical conditions that result in clinical symptoms of edema
  7. Identify clinical reasoning for edema treatment
  8. Recognize types of treatments for edema and provide specific information concerning possible indications and contraindications for the use of specific treatments
  9. Identify a variety of splinting options
  10. List positive and negative aspects of commonly used splints
  11. Understand the research that has been published regarding splinting and persons who have had strokes
  12. Identify and consider the present approach to splinting, evaluating, and developing interventions for each extremity based on individual findings
  13. List precautions for casting
  14. List contraindications for casting
  15. Identify what to consider clinically when evaluating a patient for casting
  16. Differentiate between plaster and fiberglass
  17. Recognize cast application and removal procedures
  18. Understand fabrication of various casts including drop-out and bivalve casts
  19. Understand an overview of visual processing, including anatomy of the eye, neuronal processing, and pathophysiology in relation to stroke
  20. List procedures for vision screening and visual perception evaluation

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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

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
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New York AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Carolina AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
North Dakota AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
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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
Maine No State Requirements
Massachusetts Approved
Michigan Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi Approved
Missouri Approved
Montana Approved Category A
Nebraska Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire Board Accepted/Approved
New York Approved Provider
North Carolina Approved
North Dakota Board Accepted/Approved
Oklahoma Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon Approved
Pennsylvania Approved - (10GEN, 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
Wisconsin Approved
Wyoming Board Accepted/Approved