MicroTransponder is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11243. The Live activity format is offered at .6 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 course will introduce you to the science and implementation of vagus nerve stimulation for individuals suffering from chronic UE deficits following stroke. We will review the evidence-based interventions that will drive neuroplastic change resulting in improved upper limb recovery and occupational performance following stroke. We will use lecture, small group discussion, hands-on practice, and case-based learning techniques.

The live class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the neuro recovery of a patient or client. To participate in this course and receive a certificate, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Following successful completion of the course and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz, learners will receive a certificate.

Resources will be provided for you to take back to your practice to help you deliver salient, task-based therapy to all of your neuro patients. 

We look forward to seeing you at this live event! 


Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Course Resources

    4. Lecture and Small Group

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 6 Contact Hours / .6 CEUs
  • Live Lecture Format
  • Small Group Discussion

Learning Outcomes

  • Recall the key principles of neuroplasticity.

  • List 4 clinical impairments that are commonly seen following stroke.

  • Describe the neuroscientific principles and research findings of electrical nerve stimulation, including paired VNS, in people with chronic stroke.

  • Describe how electrical nerve stimulation can improve functional recovery for better engagement in ADLs/IADLs.

  • Identify appropriate activities for task-specific training interventions while using paired VNS based on patient’s specific presentations.

Instructor(s)

Cecilia Prudente

PhD, PT, Senior Clinical Scientist

Cecilia is a physical therapist and neuroscientist with 20+ years of research experience in motor control, neurorehabilitation, and neuromodulation in stroke and other neurological disorders.

Jess Buchanan

PT, DPT, CLT

Physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. 11+ years of experience working in acute care, acute rehabilitation and outpatient lymphedema therapy prior to joining MicroTransponder to focus on chronic stroke recovery.

Phil Koutras

SLP

Western Michigan University (Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology), 12 years of experience as a Territory Manager at Stryker & numerous start-up medical device companies before coming to MTI to change the standard of care for stroke recovery.

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.

  • Cancellations

    If Microtransponder 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 an email to [email protected]. A full refund will be provided for any fee-based courses.