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Occupational and Physical Therapy Management of Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Seminars

Objectives

1. All participants will accurately determine neurological level and classification from provided International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) exam data using ASIA Guidelines. 2. All participants will view bed mobility and transfer skills via video demonstration and correctly describe appropriate progression of treatment strategies to promote increased success for clients with C6 levels of SCI and below. 3. All participants will be able to correctly describe three common medical complications associated with spinal cord injury and how they impact patient care, treatments and outcomes. 4. All participants will be able to independently list five considerations to promote optimal, upright sitting posture/positioning in ultra- lightweight manual and power wheelchairs. 5. Physical Therapy participants will be able to properly describe three common gait deviations and two potential causes for each deviation for clients with motor incomplete SCI. 6. All participants will be able to accurately and effectively teach another participant to attain and maintain a wheelie in an ultralight manual wheelchair. 7. Occupational Therapy participants will be able to identify and apply appropriate hand splinting techniques for those with SCI.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, COTA's

Confirmation Notes

Cancellations/Refunds:
Cancellations received in writing at least four weeks prior to the seminar date will receive a tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. Cancellations within four weeks of the seminar will not be refunded but registration may be transferred to a future course without any fees. Substitutions are allowed at any time.
(In the event of a course cancellation Spinal Cord Injury Seminars, Inc. is not responsible for any costs incurred related to this seminar.)
Presenters may vary based on course attendance and speaker availability.
Register 30 days or more before course date to receive early bird rate of $450.
OT - SCI Seminars, Inc. is a member of the NBCOT Professional Development Provider Registry. A certificate compliant with NBCOT requirements will be provided at completion of this course.
PT - SCI Seminars, Inc. has been approved for 12 CCUs as a provider through ProCert Continuing Competence Activity Certification Program (FSBPT aPTitude). ProCert is approved in 20 states for CEU requirements for licensure. According to the FSBPT website: "Any ProCert certified activities will be accepted by the board for purposes of meeting continuing education and licensure renewal requirements for PTs and PTAs in [these] states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. Several more states are updating their laws to accept ProCert certification in the future. Learn More About ProCert, or Contact FSBPT Continuing Competence Staff for more information."
In addition:
"Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, South Dakota, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands do not currently require its licensees to obtain a specific number of CCUs."

Agenda

SATURDAY (Continental Breakfast open at 7:30 am)
8:00 - 8:15 am Introduction: Goals and objectives
8:15 - 9:15 Treatment progression and functional outcomes by level of injury: Summary of functional progression by level of injury, equipment suggestions, functional outcomes
9:15 - 10:30 ISNCSCI classifications and definitions: Proper testing, classification clarity, patient examples
10:45 - 11:30 Medical complications: Pressure ulcers, orthostatic hypotension, autonomic dysreflexia, hetertrophic ossification, DVTs/PEs, bariatric considerations
11:30 - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 - 1:45 Mobility progression (video demonstration): Specific treatment progression for C7 level of injury and below, emphasis on key elements of mobility skills from balance skills to more advanced transfer skills
1:45 - 2:45** Lab break-out session:
OT — Advanced wheelchair skills
PT — Mobility progression
3:00 - 4:00 Bowel and bladder management: Anatomy and physiology review, current bowel and bladder techniques, treatment and equipment suggestions
4:00 - 4:30 Management of shoulder dysfunction
4:30 - 5:00 Sexual function after SCI

8:00 - 9:00 am DME and home modification: Review of simple to complex medical equipment for clients with SCI, home assessment recommendations
9:00 - 10:30 Treatment progression specifics for the C6/7 level tetraplegic: Specific treatment progression strategies, treatment suggestions (video demonstration)
10:45 - 11:45 Wheelchair seating and positioning: Overview of seating and positioning equipment recommendations, tips on common positioning issues, case study
11:45 - 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 - 1:15 Advanced transfers and wheelchair skills (video demonstration): High level transfer techniques to multiple surfaces
Note: Afternoon sessions will be separate for OTs/COTAs and PTs/PTAs until 3:45 pm. (Attendees are welcome to attend the sessions of their choice.)
PT Sessions
Gait progression (1:15 - 2:30)
for incomplete injuries (Lecture)
Mobility progression lab (2:30 - 3:30)
Advanced wheelchair skills lab (3:30 - 4:30)
Advanced WC progression, basic to advanced skills

OT Sessions
1:15 - 2:30 pm OT intervention ADLs and assistive technology, mobility for LE dressing, bed mobility, U.E progression
2:30 - 3:30 U.E and hand splinting for position and function (including functional application)
3:30 - 4:30 Splinting lab session Hands on lab

4:30 - 5:00 Psychosocial considerations and discussion
Questions and wrap-up
* Time and content subject to change
**Time may be changed depending on facility restrictions

Description

** Register 30 days or more before course date to receive early bird rate of $450. **

Celebrating its twelfth year, SCI Seminars presents a to comprehensive approach the treatment of the spinal cord injured client from onset of injury through acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Rehabilitation from moment of injury to “highest potential” is a lengthy, complex and extraordinary process requiring support from all medical disciplines, as well as family and friends. Presenters from several nationallyrecognized facilities share evidence-based and experienced-based treatment techniques and considerations through lectures, discussion and lab activities. Participants with all levels of experience will learn to more effectively and efficiently progress their clients with spinal cord injury to reach their highest functional level.

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