Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism: An Overview for PT, OT, and SLP Providers
This foundational course provides rehabilitation therapy professionals with an understanding of parkinsonian syndromes including Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical Parkinsonian disorders (APDs) such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and corticobasal ganglionic degeneration (CBGD). Learners will review the pathophysiology, common symptoms, progression, and evidence-based treatments. In-depth information about therapy treatment for each discipline is not covered in this course. This course provides occupational, physical, and speech-language pathology providers with an understanding of the presentation and treatments of Parkinson’s disease and atypical Parkinsonian disorders.
This foundational course provides rehabilitation therapy professionals with an understanding of parkinsonian syndromes including Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical Parkinsonian disorders (APDs) such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and corticobasal ganglionic degeneration (CBGD). Learners will review the pathophysiology, common symptoms, progression, and evidence-based treatments. In-depth information about therapy treatment for each discipline is not covered in this course. This course provides occupational, physical, and speech-language pathology providers with an understanding of the presentation and treatments of Parkinson’s disease and atypical Parkinsonian disorders.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000011893. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.125 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery; Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.25 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
This course is approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1.25 Clinical hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1.25 CEUs.
Michigan Board Of Occupational Therapy
Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
This course is approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 1.25 Category 1 credits and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
PTs/PTAs (CE Credit)
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
This course has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, approval code REL-F26-038. Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Differentiate the symptoms and presentations of PD and APDs.
Select at least 3 evidence-based interventions to improve participation in functional mobility and ADL/IADL tasks for individuals with PD and APDs.
Outline:
Section 1: Parkinsonian Syndromes
Greg
Understanding the Differences
Greg’s Evaluation
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Cardinal Symptoms and Functional Mobility
Cardinal Symptoms
Functional Mobility
Interventions
Nora
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Non-Motor Symptoms and Bulbar Dysfunction
Non-Motor Symptoms
Bulbar Dysfunction
Mahmood
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Reviewer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLPSara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Basic level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospitals: Acute, Skilled Nursing Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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