MicroTransponder is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11711. The Live activity format 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 live course is intended to provide a more thorough understanding of how to improve upper extremity motor function and tone management in the chronic post-stroke population. We will review evidence-based interventions that will drive neuroplastic change resulting in improved upper limb recovery and occupational performance in the severely impaired stroke population.  

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.



Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Outcomes

    3. Lecture and Small Group

    4. Course Review

    5. Quiz

    6. Course Feedback

About this course

  • 1 Contact Hours / .1 CEUs
  • Live Lecture Format
  • Small Group Discussion

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify 3 evidence-based treatment strategies/techniques that can improve upper limb function/occupational performance following stroke.

  • Recall key pharmaceutical tone management options for post-stroke patients.

  • Identify 3 ways to modify an ADL/IADL task, using task analysis strategies, to maximize the functional use and independence of the impaired hemiparetic upper limb.

Instructor(s)

Amanda Saylor

OTR/L, CNS, CBIS

Amanda is an occupational therapist with 7 years working in outpatient neurological rehab; she is a certified brain injury specialist, a certified neurological specialist and certified in LSVT BIG. Amanda is the Lead OT for AdventHealth's outpatient neurological clinics across central Florida where she is able to train and educate her team on evidence-based practices for their diverse patient population. She led the development of the Vivistim Therapy Rehab program across 11 of AdventHealth's clinics and has personally worked with 10 Vivistim patients. Amanda's greatest passion is improving the functional use of a hemiplegic upper extremity post-stroke and she is excited to share her experience and build awareness of Vivistim as an option to maximize these individuals' potential.

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.