MicroTransponder is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12214. 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 Overview

This AOTA approved continuing education class reviews  efficacious evidence-based strategies that drive neuroplastic change resulting in improved upper limb functional recovery. The latest advances in vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation therapy will be reviewed. Clinical considerations and criteria will be discussed along with detailed examples of the patient selection process and clinical and functional outcomes.


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 hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.


Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Presentation Manual and References

    4. Watch Course

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEUs
  • Online Self-Study Course
  • Video Podcast

Learning Outcomes

  • List 3 common challenges stroke survivors experience during their initial delivery of care in the acute/subacute setting.

  • Identify the neurophysiological effects of electrical nerve stimulation and its impact on neuromodulation.

  • Recall how task-specific training and electrical nerve stimulation can improve motor function during ADL/IADLs.

Instructor(s)

Teresa Jacobson Kimberley

PT, PhD, FAPTA

Dr Kimberley directs the Brain Recovery Lab where she studies neuroplasticity and neurorecovery in people with neurologic diseases. Her lab is working to maximize recovery in people with stroke. She has been working with MicroTransponder as a consultant for over 10 years since the pre-clinical days. She helped to design and run the pilot and pivotal trials and continues to help lead the analysis and publication of those data.

Cancellations/Accommodations/Disclosures

  • Extra Accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to [email protected] explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you.

  • Disclosures

    Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is provided by MicroTransponder. Financial Disclosure: Speakers received an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.