AOTA APP PROVIDER

Saebo is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5081. This Distance Learning - Independent format is offered at .1 CEUs, beginner level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition

Course Overview

Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, FASNR, best known for his involvement in the development of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Saebo, brings to you the knowledge of how to foster patient compliance while at home. This introductory CEU course is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, Orthotists) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with 1.0 NBCOT PDUs (0.1 AOTA CEUs), following completion of the presentation and a ≥80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Complete the following to earn 1.0 Contact Hour of CEUs

    • Overview

    • Download Course Handout

    • Fostering Patient Compliance While at Home

    • Course Review

    • Test Your Knowledge

    • Course Feedback Survey

Objectives

  • Discuss the home treatment environment as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and if telerehabilitation is temporary or permanent

  • Explain the role of new information on outcome expectations

  • Define the importance of care partners in promoting improvement

  • Discuss how therapists continually “challenge” our patients

  • Examine telerehabilitation as an asset and necessity

  • Examine pre-recorded Q&A from the audience about this topic

Agenda

  • Review of Objectives

  • Telerehabilitation and its longevity and use

  • Care partner involvement in the intervention/rehab process

  • Ways to use goals, observation, and documentation for progression and challenge of our clients

  • Evidence-based trends over the last three decades for telerehabilitation

  • How changes in therapy intervention and work environment supports the use of telerehabilitation

  • Pre-recorded question and answer

Instructor(s)

Professor, Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, FASNR

Dr. Wolf is a physical therapist and neuroscientist. His primary interests have been in researching ways to improve movement capabilities in aging and neurological populations. Dr. Wolf’s professional contributions include establishing the inclusion criteria for forced use of the upper extremity following stroke and contributing to the formulation of what later became known as constraint-induced movement therapy, establishing Tai Chi as a falls’ prevention exercise for older adults, and helping to establish FiRST (Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Technology) Council of the APTA. Considered by some to be a bit of a visionary, he has received honors from multiple professional organizations, has authored or co-authored over 270 refereed articles; edited 9 books; procured over $35M in grant funding; and has provided over 800 national and international lectures.

Accomodations

  • Cancellations

    If Saebo decides to cancel this course, for whatever reason, a notification will be sent to the original email used for participation in this course. If the participant would like to cancel their participation, please provide a short email to clinicalsupport@saebo.com and you will be removed from the course or you can cancel your membership.

  • Extra accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to clinicalsupport@saebo.com explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you if given a substantial amount of time prior to participation.