Cultural Considerations for Assessment & Treatment Across the Rehabilitation Setting
DESCRIPTION
The aim of this on-demand webinar is to engage interdisciplinary clinicians within rehabilitation settings to reflect upon, evaluate and intentionally address their own cultural competency. Rehabilitation providers will define, examine and construct evidence-based principles through the lens of person-centered care and shared decision-making. The on-demand webinar will provide participants with tools for critical self-reflection as they relate to assessment and treatment of adults.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish the key differences between unconscious and consciousness provider bias and contrast their distinct impact on achieving positive patient outcomes within rehabilitation
- Summarize the evidence that link the patient/provider relationship and communication disparities to population- level health disparities
- Identify effective solutions to address unconscious provider bias within the rehabilitation setting
- Combine the key principles of cultural humility with clinical practice within the rehabilitation setting
INSTRUCTOR
Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L, CDP
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapy:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02493. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Professional Issues]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapy: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathology
Social Work
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers. This program will award 1.5 CEU.
Physicians
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Treasyri Williams Wood Has nothing to disclose.
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