Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Group Course
This continuing education course guide physical therapists in implementing research evidence about Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury into clinical practice. The course includes three separate virtual/on-line sessions. The first session is a video lecture focused on general background and foreground information about Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury. All participants are required to view this video and successfully complete the knowledge assessment quiz. The two subsequent 1-hour sessions will focus on case-based discussion regarding tests and measures and intervention for children with this diagnosis. These two sessions will be interactive and include video to emphasize successes and challenges related to knowledge-to-action.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course participants will be able to:
Discuss background information related to Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
Pathophysiology
Medical Management including Diagnostic Criteria
Prognosis
Select and implement tests and measures at the impairment, activity, and participation levels for children with this diagnosis
Interpret results from the physical therapy examination, including tests/measures, to optimize clinical reasoning and outcomes for children and families
Select, implement, and evaluate effective interventions for children and families
Suggested Course Schedule
Pre-course | View video and complete quiz
Session 1 | Tests and Measures (1hr)
Session 2 | Intervention (1.5hr)
Content Experts / Course Instructors
Brooke Meyer, PT, DPT
Beth Farrell, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP/SMS
Pricing
Individual Rate: $175
Group Rate (3-6 individuals registering as a group): $400
Credits
6.5 CEUs
Interest Form
If you are interested in taking the Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury course, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!