South Piedmont AHEC

Optimizing Physical and Occupational Therapy Interventions for Individuals Following Spinal Cord Injury

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

physical therapy, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistants

Description

This course will present information for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assitants with limited experience working with individuals after spinal cord injury, or those who would like a refresher on this material.

Day 1 (Friday afternoon/evening): 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Setting realistic goals for patients after spinal cord injury, managing issues related to living with a spinal cord injury, and a Round Table with community consumers.

Day 2 (Saturday): Session Electives 9:00am - 4:30pm
Session #1: The Ins and Outs of Bowel and Bladder Management (pun intended) or Roll with the Changes – mat/bed-based activities including rolling, positioning, long and short balance
Session #2: Just Another Day - ADL Training Ideas or I’ve Fallen and I CAN Get Up!
Session #3: Let’s Get Creative - Assistive technology Ideas or Roll with it - Power and Manual Wheelchair “Need to Knows”
Session #4: Within Your Reach - Upper Extremity Management Ideas or Put one Foot in Front of the Other- High Intensity Gait Training Ideas

Registration Fees
Pre-Registration ending 11:59pm 10/6/2023: $199.00
Registration Fee starting 12:00am 10/7/2023: $235.00

Presenters
Gabriella Avellone, OTR/L
Lesley Fields, OTR/L
Dana Gentile, OTR/L, ATP
Kirsten Hudgens, PT
Andrew Kohler, PT
Jacqueline LaBerbera, PT, DPT, NCS
Ryan Medas, PT, DPT, NCS
Lukas Sand, PT
Katherine Thomson, OTR/L
Kelly Werts, PT, DPT
Allie Wilder, PT, DPT, ATS
Expert Faculty from the Carolinas Rehabilitation Learning Academy

Course Location
New State-of-the-Art Facility:
Carolinas Rehabilitation: 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Pinnacle Room A & B (Second Floor)

Course Dates and Times
Friday, 10/20/2023: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, 10/21/2023: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
* You MUST attend the entire training to receive credit.

Continuing Education Credits include:
NCBPTE Contact Hours
South Piedmont AHEC, as part of the 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.

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Objectives

  • Confidently set realistic, individualized expectations for patients following SCI.
  • Identify comprehensive care areas to address the varied needs of patients following SCI.
  • Enhance critical thinking skills to optimize outcomes for individuals following SCI.
  • Refine basic to advanced hands-on skills to facilitate the treatment of patients post-SCI.

Electives

Session #1: Choose One

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Gabriella Avellone MSOT, OTR/L
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
8:30 AM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Jacqueline LaBarbera BS PT, Lukas Sand MS, ATC
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
8:30 AM
Description
Mat/bed-based activities including rolling, positioning, long and short balance.

Session #2: Choose One

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Katherine Thomson
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
10:45 AM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Ryan Medas DPT, NCS
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
10:45 AM
Description
Higher level mobility ideas including floor transfers, car transfers and loading wheelchairs into vehicles. There are NO handouts for this session.

Session #3: Choose One

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Dana Gentile OT
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Allie Wilder
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
1:00 PM

Session #4: Choose One

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Lesley Fields MSOT
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
2:45 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Jacqueline LaBarbera BS PT, Kelly Werts DPT
Date(s)
Oct 21, 2023
Time
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
2:45 PM

71253Closed


Oct 20 - 21, 2023
Stephanie Levi PT, DPT, OCS Emer.
704-512-6710

Fees


$235.00
Registration Fee
$99.00
Student Fee for Full-Time Students
$0.00
Registration Fee for Course Speakers ONLY (MUST HAVE CODE)

Credits


0.90
CEU
9.00
Contact Hours
9.00
NCBPTE Contact Hours