Course Description
Course Description:
Stroke is one of the most commonly seen diagnoses in hospitals, subacute, acute, outpatient centers and home health. No matter what sector of rehabilitation you currently work in, this course will help you develop a well-rounded understanding of CVA including background information, causes, effects of stroke based on location of occlusion, risk factors, medical management following stroke, procedures for evaluation and treatment, and research. The majority of the course covers functional limitations observed after a stroke. We will discuss how we can not only attempt to increase function for the patient, but also educate caregivers for optimal carry over. All in all, this course will help you be a better patient advocate, which is one of the best things we can do for our patients!
Contact Hours: 4
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: IntermediateAccreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Statistics of CVA
- Definition of CVA
- Ischemic strokes and sources of cardiac and arterial causes
- Dysfunction caused based on location of occulation in the brain
Hour 2
- Medical management for deep vein thrombosis, respiratory problems, cardiac disease and bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Cover various standardized assessments that can be used for evaluation
- Intervention principles to consider during rehabilitation
Hour 3
- Functional limitations post-stroke and various treatment options
- Post stroke limitations include
- Inability to perform chosen occupations while seated
- Inability to engage in chosen occupations in standing
- Inability to communicate secondary to language dysfunction
Hour 4
- Inability to perform chosen occupations secondary to neurobehavioral/cognitive-perceptual impairments
- Inability to perform chosen tasks secondary to upper extremity dysfunction
- Inability to perform chosen tasks secondary to visual impairment
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on medical management, and rehabilitation for evaluation, treatment and current research findings.
Professional Objectives:
- Identify the definition and causes of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
- List the effects of CVA based on location of occlusion
- Identify medical management following CVA
- Recognize the evaluation and intervention procedures for clients who sustained a stroke
- Identify functional limitations commonly observed after stroke including mobility, communication, cognitive-behavioral impairments, upper extremity dysfunction, and visual impairment.
- Recognize various research studies to increase knowledge of CVA rehabilitation
Disclosures:
WEBINAR
A webinar is LIVE INTERACTIVE audio and video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. With a HomeCEU webinar, you are able to see, hear and interactive with the course presenter. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (PowerPoint Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Criteria for Completion: The successful completion of a post course examination is required to receive credit for your webinar participation. A score of 70% or higher is required. You will have additional attempts to pass the examination should it be needed.
PLEASE NOTE: All webinar exams MUST be successfully completed by midnight Central Standard Time on the day of the webinar broadcast.
This course is offered for 0.40 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Cynthia Diaz is employed by North Carolina Virtual Academy and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Authors:
Cynthia Diaz, OT
Cynthia Diaz graduated from Florida International University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2007. Cynthia gained a great deal experience in evaluating and treating common orthopedic issues while working for an orthopedic clinic at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida.
In 2013 she relocated to Arizona with her small family and has continued to further her knowledge base through study, continuing education courses and continues to treat patients through home visits. Cynthia is married and has two small children.
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