Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OALSPP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the pathophysiology, symptoms, and stages of ALS.
Choose appropriate interventions for patients with ALS based on their disease stage.
Determine the roles and responsibilities of each discipline on the interprofessional team working with the patient with ALS.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
ALS Overview
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Signs, Symptoms, and Stages
Initial Symptoms
Disease Progression
Understanding Stages and Classifications
Function-Based Stages
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: ALS Management
The Role of Physical Therapy
A Multiprofessional Approach
Insurance Coverage and Financial Considerations
Documentation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Case Study
Robert
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Melissa Chung, PT, DPT, NCS
Melissa Chung, DPT, NCS, CBIS, is a physical therapist and a board-certified clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University in 2005 and has worked in adult neurological rehabilitation specializing in stroke and brain injury. She is currently a physical therapy supervisor at NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation in adult inpatient rehabilitation. She is a faculty mentor in the NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation neurological physical therapy residency and is also an adjunct faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at New York University Steinhardt School of Education.
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.