Precision Human Ability: Optimizing Function

LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

INSTRUCTORS (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Pablo A. Celnik, MD

DESCRIPTION
The goal of rehabilitation is to minimize the impact of disability or prevent it altogether. Precision human ability is the optimal pathway to deliver the right intervention, at the right time, in the right setting, for the right person—ultimately elevating the quality and effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions. This approach has the potential to transform clinical care, enhancing functional outcomes for individuals and increasing the overall value of rehabilitation within healthcare. This webinar introduces healthcare professionals to the emerging field of precision human ability, highlighting their role in advancing clinical practice. Participants will learn about the latest technologies, interventions and innovations that are already shaping the future of rehabilitation as well as few examples of precision human ability studies. Finally, learners will be introduced to the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS), a framework designed to clearly define and guide rehabilitation treatments. This framework paired with the emergence of new technologies and data analytics approaches will pave the way to the rapid development and adoption of precision human ability.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the concept of precision rehabilitation and identify its core components as a model of care
2. List at least 3 technologies that can support the development of precision human ability
3. Describe an emerging framework designed to enhance the impact of precision human ability

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 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 9/11/2025.

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.

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. 

Speech-Language Pathologists: 
Disclosures: 
CME Leadership and Staff:
Benjamin Friedman, MD, Director of CME Has nothing to disclose.
Rebecca Bagdy, Executive Director, Academy Has nothing to disclose.
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L 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:
Pablo A. Celnik, MD Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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