Introduction to Stroke Rehabilitation

This educational session was designed for clinicians who treat and/or work with patients who have suffered from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This in depth review of stroke rehabilitation provided information on consequences of stroke, discussed findings specific to location of the stroke and allowed for discussion on ways to determine specific areas of the brain that were affected by stroke.

Speaker
Cheryl Scott, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS-T, CSRS, c/NDT

Cheryl Scott is the Director of Rehabilitation at HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital. She obtained her CBIS certification in 2013 and since then has been certified by the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists as a trainer for course preparation. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce University in the Graduate Physical Therapy Program within their physical therapy neurology program teaching treatment techniques for spinal cord injury, ASIA scoring, stroke, brain injury, and neurological developmental techniques.

Disclosures: Cheryl Scott, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS-T, CSRS, c/NDT: Financial-receives a salary from HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital. Nonfinancial-No relevant

Objectives

• Describe the etiology and characteristics of a person with a stroke
• Discuss the neuroanatomy of a person with a stroke
• Identify medical, physical, and cognitive consequences of injury
• Describe screening tools and outcome measures used in the stroke population

11:45 - 12:00 p.m. Registration and Lunch

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lecture

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Q & A

Educational Information

Disclosure:
It is the policy of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Division to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its programs. All faculty participating in this program have declared that they have nothing to disclose. There is no commercial support for this program.

ADA Compliance Statement:
In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call 972-697-1241 with your requests.

Grievances:
If you have any questions or comments regarding this program, please call 972-697-1241. We will respond to you within 72 hours.

RN: This course designates up to 1.0 contact hour for nurses.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers commission on Accreditation.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the Inpatient Rehabilitation Division or ANCC of any commercial products or services.
There is no commercial support for this activity.

Requirements for successful completion: Participants must sign in and out and complete a program evaluation.

PT: An application for 1.0 contact hours has been submitted to the Arizona Physical Therapy Association.

OT: This course qualifies for 1.0 contact hours.

SW: An application for 1.0 contact hours has been submitted to the NASW Arizona Chapter.

CM: This program has been submitted to The Commission for Case Manager Certification for approval to provide board certified case managers with 1.0 clock hours.




SLP: This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).


For further information, please contact Cheryl Scott at CheLScott@honorhealth-rehab.com