Treating the Patient with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
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AOTA has joined with Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. to make the online course
Treating the Patient with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain available now for occupational therapy professionals in clinical practice. Dynamic Learning Online is a subsidiary of Dynamic Group and an AOTA approved provider of continuing education.
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Faculty Bio
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Earn 1 AOTA CEU (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours)
Course Description
The incidence of shoulder pain in patients who have had a stroke is estimated to be as high as 72%—a significant percentage, as hemiplegic shoulder pain can severely limit patients’ independence in life tasks. The differential diagnosis of this problem is difficult, as the various etiologies are often intertwined. This interactive course is for intermediate–level occupational therapy practitioners and presents a variety of methods to assess, prevent, and manage shoulder pain in patients with hemiplegia. Topics include
- Anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder complex
- Etiologies of shoulder pain and how to manage and treat it
- Proper and improper techniques in ROM, positioning, and handling in order to prevent trauma to joint structures
- Preventing immobilization and RSD
- Treatment of subluxations and brachial plexus injuries.
Teaching Methods
Course content is delivered in text format, animation, graphics, live Web links, activities, discussion board, and email with instructor, as well as summaries and helpful review questions after each lesson. Case studies are presented at the end of the course dealing with assessment and treatment of shoulder pain, including thought-provoking questions and discussion board interaction with fellow practitioners.
Final Grade
The final grade is based on a multiple-choice midterm and final exam. Each exam is of equal weight, and there is a required passing score of 80% for each exam.
AOTA Occupational Therapy Classification Code for Continuing Education
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy, Client Factors
Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation and Intervention
Learning Objectives
As a result of the successful completion of this course, you will be able to
- Identify the anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder complex
- Identify the primary deficits of CVA to explain the etiologies of hemiplegic shoulder pain
- Choose assessment tools needed to develop effective treatment planning strategies to prevent and minimize the shoulder problems exhibited
- Identify treatment approaches and techniques for the various etiologies of hemiplegic shoulder pain
- Recognize the contribution of research studies to the understanding of the etiology of hemiplegic shoulder pain and the resulting treatment.
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Faculty Bio
Lori T. Andersen, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, has been an occupational therapist for more than 24 years. She has more than 15 years of clinical experience in acute care settings, rehabilitation hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, and home health. Additionally, she has more than 9 years of experience in academia, having taught in the occupational therapy programs at Nova Southeastern University, Barry University, and Florida International University. Currently she is an associate professor of occupational therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Lori is the author and co-author of two additional online courses—E-Learning for Healthcare Practitioners and Guardianship of Elderly Wards: Understanding the Issues for Effective Caregiving. Lori received her master of science degree in occupational therapy from the Medical College of Virginia and her doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University.
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Target Audience
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Learning Level: Intermediate
Continuing Education Credit
1 AOTA CEU (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours)
Course Materials/Exam
Access to course materials will be available for 1 year after the date of registration. Practitioners can proceed through the course at their own speed and convenience within that time frame. The exam may be taken at any time.
Requirements for Participation
- Iternet access
- Valid e-mail address
- Windows 95 or higher
- MAC OS 8.6 or higher
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Current version Internet browser
- Internet Explorer 5 or higher (preferred)
- Netscape 4 or higher
- AOL version 7 or higher
- CD player on computer (if CD part of content material)
- Printer (for certificate of completion)
Questions/Technical Support
- Payment/Registration Information: Email cecustomerservice@aota.org or call toll-free number 1-877-404-2682 . Outside of North America, call 240-646-7043 .
- Technical Support: Technical support for course navigation is available by contacting Dynamic Learning Online, Inc., Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Email learning@dynamicgrp.com or call 1-813-855-2876 .
- Content: The course instructor is available via email to answer your questions regarding course content. Please remember to state your name, the course name, your comment or question, and your contact information.