Attend this course and get the latest management strategies for neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders. This program will give you the most up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for the most common and complex neuromuscular conditions that you will encounter in the rehab setting including multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis and Parkinson’s disease. Special strategies will be discussed for patients with Alzheimer’s disease who are in need of rehabilitation management. Slowing deterioration and preserving independence and mobility is the key to treatment planning and this program will fill your clinical toolbox with the latest on overcoming the challenges of pathological changes and physical progression and how to get the most information out of a patient assessment, as well as developing treatment plans to best fit the patient and their disease progression.
You will leave this seminar with tools to…
These strategies and interventions are immediately applicable to your practice and promote better functional outcomes for your patients with neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.
OUTLINE
Multiple Sclerosis
Transverse Myelitis
Parkinson’s Disease
Special Considerations with Alzheimer’s Disease
Family and Caregiver Care
Reimbursement Challenges
OBJECTIVES
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes, PT, C/NDT graduated from The University of Michigan in Physical Therapy and has a certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) in Adult Hemiplegia completed at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She worked actively in various aspects of rehab for more than 25 years. She is actively involved in the physical rehabilitation of neurologically compromised patients with special interest in spinal cord injury recovery and the advanced technology available for this population. Shelly first gained teaching experience through her adjunct faculty position at Wayne State University. She is working part-time at the Center For Spinal Cord Injury Recovery at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.
Shelly has extensive experience helping patients with neuromuscular impairments, including hemiplegia, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. She has been involved extensively with many advanced technologies including FES cycling, FES Neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics and the exoskeleton robotics for gait with patients with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. Her experience also includes management in a comprehensive rehab / physical therapy program, program development for TBI and other rehab programs for both inpatient and outpatient clinics and expert witness work.
Disclosures:
Financial: Michel Janet Denes maintains a private practice. She receives compensation as a Physical Therapist at the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: Michel Janet Denes has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.
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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation).
Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.
** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.6 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.3 self-study continuing education credits.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.
This self-study course consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.
PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
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| Buy It/Rent It Manual (11.4 MB) | 88 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT, CGCP, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 25 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’ and advanced technology. She had been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeletons at the Rehab Institute of Michigan.
Ms. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention and geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work, both nationally and locally. Ms. Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) at The Rehab Institute of Chicago. She helped create the certifications of ‘Fall Prevention Specialist’ and a ‘Geriatric Care Professional’ with Evergreen Certifications and sits on their advisory board.
Speaker Disclosures:
Access never expires for this product.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
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