Saebo is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11591. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, introductory 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 Description
This course will review the use of telerehabilitation and the importance of care partners in promoting functional improvement. The course will review goals, observational skills, and documentation for progression and challenge of our clients. Evidence-based trends over the last 3 decades for telerehabiltation will be reviewed.
The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) 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 CEUs or 1 contact hour, following completion of the presentation and a ≥80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
Course Curriculum
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Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Presentation Manual and References
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Watch Video
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Course Review
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Quiz
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Course Feedback
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About this course
- 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEUs
- Online Self-Study Course
- Speaker Video and Slide Content
Learning Outcomes
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Identify the importance of care partners in promoting improvement in the home environment.
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Identify 3 ways therapists continually “challenge” patients at home.
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List 3 examples of emerging technologies that are vital for neurorehabilitation.
Instructor(s)
Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, FASNR
Professor, Emory University School of Medicine
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.