TBI and Occupational Therapy: Treatment Best Practices
In this course, occupational therapy providers will learn evidence-based interventions for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Best practices to align interventions with patient presentation, Rancho Los Amigos Scale (RLAS) level, and goals are presented.This course provides occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with the skills to implement effective treatment strategies based on their patient’s presentation.
In this course, occupational therapy providers will learn evidence-based interventions for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Best practices to align interventions with patient presentation, Rancho Los Amigos Scale (RLAS) level, and goals are presented.This course provides occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with the skills to implement effective treatment strategies based on their patient’s presentation.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000009097. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.125 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Determine appropriate interventions and goals for patients post-TBI based on their clinical presentation.
Select at least one strategy for effective communication and engagement for patients at each RLAS level.
Outline:
Section 1: Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Therapeutic Engagement
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treatment Strategies: Severe TBI
Overview of RLAS Levels I to III
Goals and Intervention
Knowledge Check
Treatment Strategies for Severe TBI
Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Strategies: Moderate TBI
Overview of RLAS Levels IV to VI
Treatment Strategies for Moderate TBI
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Treatment Strategies: Mild TBI
Overview of RLAS Levels VII to X
Knowledge Check
Treatment Interventions for Mild TBI
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Alma
Alma
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Sara 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.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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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