*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, PT, PTA, OT, COTA
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, strategies, and evidence-based practices involved in the rehabilitation of individuals with limb loss. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, and functional challenges faced by amputees and learn how to deliver holistic, patient-centered care throughout the rehabilitation continuum.
Key Topics Include:
Types and levels of amputation and their functional implications
Post-operative care and residual limb management
Pain management, including phantom limb pain
Therapeutic interventions focused on ADL management, gait training, and mobility strategies
Prosthetic fitting and training
Assistive technology
Remaining Seats: 40
Presenters:
Nicollette Abato, PT, DPT
Melissa Davis, PT, DPT, NCS Emeritus
Tanya Hofauer
Ali Leri, MS OTR/L, MSEd, CLT, WTA
Amanda Orban, BSN RN CRRN CWOCN
Heather B. Smith, OTR/L, ATP
Katharyn Viverette, MS, OTR/L
Expert Faculty from the Carolinas Rehabilitation Learning Academy
Course Location
South Piedmont AHEC Airport Training Center
5039 Airport Center Parkway, Building K,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Classroom 17/18
Course Date and Times
Date: Saturday, 3/7/2026
Registration: 7:30 am EST
Course Times: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm EST
Lunch will be provided.
* You MUST attend the entire training to receive credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
CEUs/Contact Hours
This activity fulfills the requirement of 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing 7.0 contact hours.
NCBPTE Contact Hours
7.0 NCBPTE Contact Hours
The North Carolina 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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