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 course is designed to prepare therapists to treat patients with severe upper-limb impairment post-stroke, either prior to or during Paired VNS Therapy sessions. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of patient candidacy, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence appropriateness for therapy, readiness for participation, and potential for functional recovery. The course emphasizes evidence-based medical and therapeutic strategies for patients with minimal to no active voluntary motor control of the upper extremity. Practical guidance will be provided on adapting therapeutic activities, progressing interventions, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary care team to maximize patient outcomes before and during Paired VNS Therapy sessions.

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. Course Resources

    4. Lecture and Small Group

    5. Course Review

    6. Quiz

    7. 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)

Jazmin Peralta

OTR/L

Jazmin graduated from the University of Florida in 2013 with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. For the last 2 years she has worked with patients that have completed their Paired VNS therapy protocol. During the course of her career, she has worked with stroke patients during their continuum of care; from acute care, skilled nursing, home health and most recently outpatient rehabilitation.

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.