Neurorehabilitation Series
Core Session
Applied SPCCs
Senior Editor: Gordon Muir Giles, PhD, DipCOT, OTR/L, FAOTA
Series Description
The organization of the Neurorehabilitation Self-Paced Clinical Courses (SPCCs) differs from previous AOTA SPCCs. The Core Concepts in Neurorehabilitation SPCC is an introduction to the three Diagnosis-Specific SPCCs on dementia, stroke, and TBI which allow occupational therapy practitioners to explore a particular area of practice. The lessons are written by practicing clinicians and educators, and the topics reflect the leading edge of current clinical practice and thought in occupational therapy.
Core SPCC
The Core SPCC is highly recommended as a prerequisite for learners to benefit fully from any Diagnosis-Specific SPCC because it accentuates the core principles that apply across diagnosis groupings. It is organized by topic areas: neuroanatomy; neurocognition; habit, routine, and context; and psychosocial responses to illness and disability.
Diagnosis-Specific SPCCs
The three Diagnosis-Specific SPCCs-Neurorehabilitation for Dementia-Related Diseases, Neurorehabilitation for Stroke, and Neurorehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury-are organized in a natural and user-friendly way. The traumatic brain injury and stroke SPCCs parallel the recovery process and the clinical settings within which rehabilitation takes place. The dementia SPCC corresponds with stages of decline and intervention settings. A case study in each Diagnosis-Specific SPCC follows a single hypothetical client through the various stages of intervention. The client descriptions illustrate and add clinical relevance to each SPCC.
Overall Learning Objectives for the Series
After reading this material and completing the examination, the reader will be able to:
- Recognize neuroanatomical systems that underlie key cognitive and functional processes
- Recognize the clinical significance of underlying brain pathology secondary to dementia, stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Recognize the relationship between cognitive and functional deficits in dementia, stroke, and TBI
- Recognize contemporary interventions for neurocognitive disorders;
- Identify methods for measuring cognitive and functional impairments in dementia, stroke, and TBI
- Recognize how the development of habits reduces "cognitive load"
- Identify and give examples of how changes in context can improve functional competencies in clients with dementia, stroke, and TBI
- Recognize how the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process expands the number of factors that can be considered in interventions for clients with dementia, stroke or TBI
- Recognize ways in which defense mechanisms and coping strategies may co-occur with neurological based impairments.
Content Focus
- Core Concepts in Neurorehabilitation
- Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy - Performance Skills, Performance Patterns, and Client Factors
- Neurorehabilitation for Dementia-Related Disorders
- Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation and Intervention
- Neurorehabilitation for Stroke
- Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation and Intervention
- Neurorehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation and Intervention
Target Audience
Occupational therapy practitioners providing services for clients with traumatic brain injury and stroke in the continuum of health care (acute care, acute rehabilitation, and community settings), and for clients with dementia as they experience the stages of decline.
Content Level
Intermediate. At this level, information has been structured for the occupational therapy practitioner with a baseline understanding of neurorehabilitation and the related literature. Focus is on increasing the understanding of this practice area resulting in competent application of the subject matter based on occupation- and evidence-based outcomes.
Continuing Education Credit
A certificate of completion will be awarded as outlined below for the successful completion of each of the self-paced clinical course measured by a passing score of 80% on a multiple choice examination.
Core Concepts in Neurorehabilitation
Earn .7 AOTA CEUs (7 NBCOT PDUs/7contact hours)
Neurorehabilitation for Dementia-Related Diseases
Neurorehabilitation for Stroke
Neurorehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury
Each: 1 AOTA CEU (10 NBCOT PDUs/10 contact hours)
Exam
You are encouraged to complete the SPCC and return the exam within one year of purchase, although completed examinations will be accepted at any time until such time as the course is discontinued. Certificates of completion are awarded after you have successfully completed the written examination with an 80% passing score.
To Retake Exam
If you are not successful in passing the SPCC exam, you may opt to retake it a second time for a processing fee of $75.00. To retake the exam, call 877-404-AOTA. You must do so after 6 weeks to allow time for further study and within 6 months of the notification that you failed.
Additional Information
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Return Policy
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return it within 30 days of the invoice date for a full refund on the price of the product(s). Returns received between 30 and 90 days are subject to a 10% restocking fee, unless due to damage, defect, or incorrect shipment. Items must be returned in saleable condition.
Self-Paced Clinical Course returns are charged a 10% administrative fee regardless of the return date. No refunds are issued after 90 days. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. These policies do not apply to bookstores.
Non-Degree Credit from Colorado State University. These SPCCs have also been approved to receive non-degree graduate credits from Colorado State University. Information regarding cost and application to Colorado State will be included with your materials.