Precision Human Ability: Optimizing Function
DESCRIPTION
The goal of rehabilitation is to minimize the impact of functional impairments or prevent them 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.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
Pablo A. Celnik, MD
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the concept of precision rehabilitation and identify its core components as a model of care
- List at least 3 technologies that can support the development of precision human ability
- Describe an emerging framework designed to enhance the impact of precision human ability
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.
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nursing:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Release Date 10/9/2025, Expiration Date: 9/30/2027.
Occupational Therapists:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#14268. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [introductory, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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 9/26/2025.
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.
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