MicroTransponder is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 14558. The Live activity format is offered at .2 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 2-hour course will allow participants to gain knowledge of stroke recovery mechanisms and current advances in neuromodulation, understand patient candidacy for paired VNS therapy, and develop practical skills in applying neuroplasticity principles to treatment and home program planning for individuals with upper-limb deficits after stroke. The interactive format combines lecture, case examples, and group discussions to enhance engagement and learning.

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

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 2 Contact Hour / .2 CEU
  • Live Lecture Format
  • Small Group Discussion

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify neuroplasticity principles and their application in upper-limb stroke rehabilitation.

  • Recognize strategies for designing treatment sessions by analyzing patient impairments and grading tasks to promote functional ADL/IADL independence.

  • Recall effective methods for educating and training patients with upper-limb impairment post-stroke in home programs to continue recovery outside of the clinic.

  • List key clinical factors used to determine whether patients with a history of ischemic stroke and upper-limb impairment are candidates for Paired VNS therapy.

Instructor(s)

Kara Schneider

DPT

Kara Schneider graduated from Indiana University in 2009 with a degree in Exercise Science, followed by receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Mount St. Joseph University in 2012. She dedicated 10 years to treating the neurological population within the inpatient rehab setting where she received her certification in Neuro IFRAH. Kara utilized her training to optimize the use of neuro based principles to aide in improved functional outcomes for patients with hemiparesis. Kara further developed her role in education by serving as Adjunct Professor at Mount St. Joseph University in 2021 and 2022 in the Physical Therapy graduate program, as well as continuing education course instructor for Stroke 101 and 201 for Select Medical healthcare employees. Prior to joining MicroTransponder as the Therapy Development Specialist for the IN/OH/KY territory, she served as Clinical Research Associate for new medical device and therapeutic drug clinical trials at Medpace, a contract research organization. Kara lives in Cincinnati, OH, with her husband and two kids.

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.