Course Code: REL-RTS-0-SCIOPT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Classify individuals with spinal cord injury using the International Standards for Neurological Classification of SCI (ISNCSCI) ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS).
Determine a person’s expected functional deficits and appropriate goals and interventions based on the level of spinal cord injury.
Recognize at least four secondary complications of spinal cord injury and how to prevent or manage them.
Outline:
Section 1: Spinal Cord Injury Overview
Spinal Cord Injury
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Classification and Function
ASIA Impairment Scale
Review
Classification and Function
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Promoting Function
Promoting Functional Independence at Each Level
Review
Relating Level to Function
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Complications and Precautions
Complications and Precautions
Pressure Injury
Respiratory Complications
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)
Bladder and Bowel Complications
Spasticity
Orthostatic Hypotension (OH)
Shoulder Dysfunction
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Kelly Reynolds, PT, DPT, NCS, PhD
Dr. Reynolds is a board-certified neurological clinical specialist whose clinical work has focused on inpatient adult neurorehabilitation with an emphasis on spinal cord injury and outpatient geriatrics. She has been on faculty in Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 2019 where she teaches in gross anatomy, geriatrics, and neurologic patient management.
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.