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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. No two brain injuries are alike and the consequence of two similar injuries may be very different. This program will discuss multidisciplinary best practices for optimal outcomes across the continuum of care when working with patients who have had concussions to severe TBI's.
Conference Dates & Times:
Day 1 (Concussion Management) - Friday, September 21, 2018 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Day 2 (Moderate to Severe TBI)- Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Featuring Expert Faculty from the Atrium Health Learning Academy:
Day 1 (Concussion Management) Faculty:
Ban Saadeh Pitt, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CBIS, Vestibular Specialist
Christie S Grogan, MS, CCC-SLP
Mary Beth Kerstein, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST
Rebecca Bliss, PT, DPT, NCS, c/NDT
Day 2 (Moderate to Severe TBI) Faculty:
Dena Malia, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist III
Jacqueline LaBarbera PT, DPT, NCS
Kelly Crawford, MD
Katie Williams, PT, DPT, CBIS
Mary Merlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Tammy Bagyi, RN, BSN, CRRN, CNRN
Tara Jensen, MS, OTR/L
Emily Deering, PT
Frankie Toadvine, MS, OTR/L
Jenise Berning, MOT, OTR/L
Credit:
Physical Therapy:
Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Occupational Therapy:
As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules.
Speech Therapy:
Charlotte AHEC will issue Certificates of Maintenance only; the participant must self-track and record the certificate for ASHA Certification documentation.
Nursing:
6.75 CNE Contact Hours will be issued for each day of the conference.
Nurses must sign in each day and complete the online program evaluation in order to receive the CNE credit for that day.
Attendance of at least 90% of the program is required to receive credit. No partial credit will be provided.
Charlotte AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Program Outcome
Day 1: Participants will be able to discuss multidisciplinary best practices for optimal outcomes across the continuum of care when working with patients who have had concussions.
Day 2: Participants will be able to discuss multidisciplinary best practices for optimal outcomes across the continuum of care when working with patients who have with severe traumatic brain injuries.
Melita Jordan , 704-512-6528
