Mobia Medical 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)

Kelsey Harris

PT, DPT, CSRS

Kelsey graduated from Duquesne University’s Physical Therapy program in 2016 and immediately found her passion working with individuals with complex neurologic conditions while working on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Through her experiences, Kelsey realized that the key to successfully treating stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury survivors required a holistic approach, individualized treatments plans, and providing treatment in the survivor’s own environment to allow for the best recovery. Based on this philosophy and passion, she founded her own company in 2021. NeuroAxis Rehabilitation Services is designed as a mobile, outpatient neurological company provide the specialized outpatient therapy she believed was missing from the current healthcare paradigm. In 2022, she also founded the non-profit organization, Empowering Hope. This organization addresses the lack of support provided to the families and caregivers of those with neurological conditions. Kelsey currently employs over 19 Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Mental Health providers who share her holistic treatment philosophy. Kelsey also serves as an adjunct professor for Duquesne University’s Physical Therapy Program.

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 Mobia Medical. Financial Disclosure: Speakers received an honorarium for this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.