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.

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

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Course 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®.

CE Credits

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. See links below.

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.

Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers: This course has been approved by the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers.

Idaho Occupational Therapy Board: Approved by the Idaho Occupational Therapy Board. Approval #4082.

Idaho Physical Therapy Board: 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, #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2012.

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2012., for 14 contact hours. (Course must be completed by 09-30-2012)

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy provider for courses completed by 05-13-2013.

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 Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

State PT Boards
State OT Boards

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

 

Mary Linder, OTR/L, Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® Neuro-IFRAH Specialist®
received her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee in 1994. Mary works in inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient. She has served as team lead and Director of Clinical Services over inpatient and outpatient PT, OT and ST. She has specialized in the treatment of adults with stroke and brain injury since 1999 and continues to be mentored by Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR, author of the Neuro-IFRAH®. She became a clinical educator with Healthsouth in 2001.

Mary finished the Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® Training Program in August 2004. She was issued her Neuro-IFRAH specialist® certificate in July 2006. Mary is an instructor for introductory and intermediate courses as well as introductory course for nurses, the 98 contact hour certification course and the Advanced Upper Extremity Course. She currently works at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital per diem and treats private patients.

Megan Warr, OTR/L, Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® Neuro-IFRAH Specialist® received her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee in 1992. Megan has worked throughout the continuum of care in Acute/Trauma ICU, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Out Patient, Skilled Care and Home Health. She has specialized in the treatment of adults with stroke and brain injury since 1996 and continues to be mentored by Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR, author of the Neuro-IFRAH®. She became a clinical educator with Healthsouth in 1999.

Megan finished the Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® Training Program in August 2004. She was issued her Neuro-IFRAH specialist® certificate in July 2006. Megan is a Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® for introductory and intermediate courses as well as introductory course for nurses, the 98 contact hour certification course and the Advanced Upper Extremity Course. She currently works at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital per diem and treats private patients.

Tuition

Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration.	Early Bird Rate	Late Registration Rate
Introduction to the NEURO-IFRAH® Approach in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury	$449	$504

Dates & Locations

Nov 17 - Nov 18, 2012:Somerville, NJ  View directions and hotels

Please note:
Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.

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