Navigating the New Frontier in Therapy Care for Individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Part I: Overview of SMA, Medical Advancements, Changing Outcomes and Phenotypes

Description: This course will provide a brief overview to the pathophysiology of SMA, address the FDA approved and currently available pharmacologic treatments, and discuss the influence these treatments have on changing outcomes and phenotypes and impact these may have for in rehabilitation.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the current available treatments in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and potential impact on pathophysiology of SMA.
• Recognizes the changing clinical presentation with treatment.
• Describes general rehabilitation considerations with changes in treatment.

Instructors: Laurey Brown, PT, DPT, PCS; Katie Hoffman, PT, DPT; Kristin J. Krosschell, PT, DPT, MA, PCS; Christa Weigel PT, DPT, PCS

Audience:  Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

Note: You will have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the expiration date.

Continuing Education Credits

Physical Therapy 

The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.0 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.  This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours

Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02753. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Disclosures 

Laurey Brown
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; receives consulting fees and speaking fees from Biogen; receives speaking fees from Sarepta
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose

Katie Hoffman
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; receives an honorarium for serving on the Roche/Genentech Advisory Board
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose

Kristin J. Krosschell
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; receives consulting fees from Biogen; receives honorarium and consulting fees from Cure SMA and serves on their Medical Advisory Committee; receives consulting fees from Aspa Therapeutics; receives an honorarium from Roche-Genentech for serving on Advisory Board
Non-financial: Serves as Chair of Rehabilitation Committee for Cure SMA Medical Advisory Council

Christa Weigel
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose

Basic Computer Requirements: You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.

• Web browser: Latest stable version of Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
• JavaScript and Cookies enabled
• Do NOTuse Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.