Medical Management in the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review common medical conditions and complications, which occur in individuals with spinal cord injuries during the acute inpatient rehabilitation phase of recovery. The management of neurogenic bladder, neurogenic bowel, autonomic dysreflexia, and spasticity will be reviewed. We will also discuss the prevention of venous thromboembolism and pressure injuries as well as their impact on the rehabilitation process.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- State the differences between upper and lower motor neuron neurogenic bowel and bladder.
- Summarize an appropriate care plan for the management of neurogenic bowel and bladder.
- Develop a care plan to prevent pressure injuries from forming or worsening.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia and understand the acute management for stabilization.
- Express the positive and negative impact spasticity can have on function as well as pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options.
INSTRUCTOR
Allison Kessler, MD, MSc; Attending Physician, Division of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and 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
Nursing
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education including 0.25 Pharmacology contact hours. Accreditation Expires on 6/30/2026.
Occupational Therapy
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02671, This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. 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 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/25/2025.
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
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).
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:
Allison Kessler, MD, MSc Has nothing to disclose.
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