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Introduction to the NEURO-IFRAHA Approach in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

Rehab Education

Objectives

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

Identify the basic principles of management of the Neuro-IFRAH® approach.

Identify handling guidelines related to the Neuro-IFRAH® approach.

Identify concepts related to the framework for normal movement.

Differentiate between normal and abnormal movement in function.

Identify the missing components of movement that are interfering with patients’ abilities to function at a higher level.

Apply handling techniques to help attain the missing components of movement that are interfering with functioning at higher levels.

Integrate concepts related to normal movement, principles of management, handling guidelines, and handling techniques into ADLs and other functional activities.

Upon successful completion of the course, participant will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

Target Audience

PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, CHT

Confirmation Notes

14 contact hours
Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy for 14 contact hours.
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 14 contact hours.
Idaho Occupational Therapy Board: Approved by the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board. Approval #4082
Idaho Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Idaho Physical Therapy Board. Approval #4083.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2016)
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 14 clinical hours. (Course must be taken between 01-1-2016 and 12-31-2016)
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 14 continuing education credits, Approval #012-2014. (Course must be taken prior to 01-31-2016).
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Agenda

Day 1
8:00 – 8:30 Registration 8:30 – 10:00 Introductions/Background lecture/ Neuro-IFRAH® Key Concepts 10:00 – 10: 15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Background lecture/ Neuro-IFRAH® Framework 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 – 3:00 LAB: Trunk assessment in functional Activities. Problem solving sequences 1,2,3., Guidelines for Facilitation, Facilitation of Trunk Movements 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 5:00 LAB: Generalization of Skill for Trunk Movements, Guidelines for Stretching, Increasing mobility in the Trunk
Day 2
8:30 – 10:00 LAB: Review of facilitation of trunk movements. Guidelines for Stretching/mobilization. Increasing mobility in the trunk. Facilitation of Assymetrical Scooting, Lower Extremity Movement Analysis 10:00 – 10: 15 Break 10:15 – 12:00 Lab: Facilitation of Sit to Stand and Stand to Sit 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 – 3:00 LAB: Guidelines for Transfers and Facilitation of Transfers 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 5:00 Tools to assist the therapist, Discussion on Orthotics and Wrap UP

Description

This two day course is designed to provide participants with an introduction to the Neuro-IFRAH® principles of management and a practical application of these principles to increase function. Participants will be able to apply the information learned in a variety of treatment settings including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home care, and skilled nursing facilities.
This course will consist of interactive lecture and hands on lab. Lab sessions will emphasize the development of patient handling skills through working with other participants. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video or other visual aids.

REGISTER 30 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.
Please note: Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation from Rehab Education when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.

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