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Stroke - Role of Physical Therapy

Course #: 03-1457

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CE Credit Hours: 3.00 Continuing Education Credit Hours

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CEU Course Description

Annually, around 800,000 people in the United States have a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). CVA, also known as “stroke” is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, resulting in damage to brain tissue. This can lead to a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges for those affected. Physical therapy is a crucial component of the rehabilitation journey, helping stroke survivors regain their independence, mobility, and overall well-being. This course will explore types of CVAs, clinical presentation, prevalence, anatomy, outcome tests, rehabilitation considerations, and case studies. After this course, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will be well-versed in the clinical presentation and best plans of care for their patients undergoing CVA rehabilitation.

CEU Course Objectives

  1. Identify the various types of cerebrovascular accidents and clinical presentation of each type
  2. Recognize rehabilitation considerations, timelines, complications, and protocols for CVA
  3. Recall the prevalence and patient populations most susceptible to stroke for prevention referrals and understanding risks to patients
  4. Expand upon screening tools commonly used to assess level of involvement in Alzheimer's patients.
  5. Review types of exercise programs that should be considered in order to provide simple, repetitive and safe exercises given problem-solving skills are compromised

CEU Course Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
  • Content: Overview of the course, objectives, and the importance of understanding CVA.

Section 1: Background on CVA

  • Total Duration: 25 minutes

    • Background on CVA (15 minutes)

      • Content: Explanation of cerebrovascular accidents, types, and basic pathophysiology.
    • Key Words (5 minutes)

      • Content: Introduction and explanation of essential terminology related to CVA.
    • Summary (5 minutes)

      • Content: Recap of key points and takeaways from the background on CVA.

Section 2: Anatomy of Central Nervous System

  • Total Duration: 25 minutes

    • Anatomy of Central Nervous System (15 minutes)

      • Content: Overview of CNS components, structure, and function, focusing on relevance to CVA.
    • Key Words (5 minutes)

      • Content: Important anatomical terms and their relevance to CVA.
    • Summary (5 miniutes)

      • Content: Summary of key anatomical points and their connection to CVA.

Section 3: Physical Therapy Examination and Evaluation

  • Total Duration: 40 minutes

    • Physical Therapy Examination and Evaluation (25 minutes)

      • Content: Detailed procedures for examination, including subjective history, vital signs, and assessment techniques.
    • Key Words (5 minutes)

      • Content: Key terms related to examination and evaluation in physical therapy.
    • Summary (10 minutes)

      • Content: Overview and recap of examination procedures and evaluation techniques.

Section 4: Physical Therapy Treatment and Plan of Care

  • Total Duration: 40 minutes

    • Physical Therapy Treatment and Plan of Care (25 minutes)

      • Content: Strategies for treatment planning, rehabilitation timelines, and specific interventions.
    • Key Words (5 minutes)

      • Content: Important terms related to treatment and care planning in physical therapy.
    • Summary (5 minutes)

      • Content: Recap of treatment strategies and key points in developing a plan of care.

Case Study 1 (5 minutes)

  • Content: Presentation and analysis of the first case study.

Reflection Questions (5 minutes)

  • Content: Questions to encourage reflection and application of learned concepts from Case Study 1.

Responses (5 minutes)

  • Content: Discussion of responses to reflection questions, sharing insights and perspectives.

Case Study 2 (5 minutes)

  • Content: Presentation and analysis of the second case study.

Reflection Questions (5 minutes)

  • Content: Questions to provoke deeper analysis and understanding of Case Study 2.

Responses (5 minutes)

  • Content: Exploration of answers to reflection questions, discussing implications and learning points.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

  • Content: Final thoughts, summary of key learning objectives, and encouragement for further study.

References (not timed)

  • Content: List of references and resources for further reading. 

Total Time = 3.00 hours

Instructional Level: Introductory


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Course Date: 2023-12-14

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