Back on Track: Innovative Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration at 7:45 AM)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

CEUs: 12 Contact Hours, 1.2 CEU’s

OT and PT spinal cord leaders share the latest evidence on continuum of SCI -- from acute care to community reintegration. Strengthen your:

• Role on SCI multidisciplinary teams and collaboration with other professionals.
• Mobility skills strategies for all levels --from vent to assistive technology -- through hands-on interventions practice.
• Examination strategies and use of specialized assessments.
• Education provided to patients -- pain management, resources and community re-entry.

Join us for a hands-on overview of management and rehabilitation strategies for adults with spinal cord injury. Through an interdisciplinary focus, you will gain advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for effective patient care across the continuum of SCI, from acute care to community reintegration for individuals with complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries at all levels.

This interactive course employs a combination of lectures, case studies, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions, including perspectives from individuals living with spinal cord injury. Participants will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge through case examples, and discussions with individuals living with a spinal cord injury, to enhance their clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Pre-work (suggested): Participants should have a foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation principles. It is suggested to view two videos prior to attending the in-person portion of this course. Links to AIS and Bowel and Bladder video presentations will be sent one week before the course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. SCI Pathophysiology: Explore the anatomical and physiological changes associated with different levels and types of SCI, medical management of spinal cord injury and connection between neuroanatomy and prognosis.
2. Assessment Techniques: Integrate specialized assessment methods to evaluate impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions in individuals with SCI.
3. Rehabilitation Interventions: Select evidence-based interventions that are restorative and compensatory to optimize mobility and functional independence.
4. Assistive Devices and Technology: Explore the latest advancements in assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and technology to facilitate independence and improve quality of life for SCI patients.
5. Psychosocial Considerations: Synthesize the psychosocial impact of SCI on patients and their families and learn strategies to support emotional well-being and community re-integration.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork in SCI management, fostering communication & collaboration among healthcare professionals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Physical therapists / assistants and occupational therapists / assistants working or interested in working with adults spinal cord injury across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community-based practices.

LEVEL: Intermediate

FEES:

General admission: $240

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and Lehigh Valley Health Network - per diem employees: $120

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and Lehigh Valley Health Network - full / part time employees: Free

CEUs: 12 Contact Hours, 1.2 CEU’s

Approved for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) by:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: PA State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson University College of Rehab Sciences is an approved provider of PA CEUs.
• New York State Education Department: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an approved provider.

Submitted for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) to:

• New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• American Occupational Therapy Association. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of professional development. This Live Course is offered at 1.2 CEUs, educational level Intermediate, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: All of the speakers are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. None of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at [email protected] or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.

American Occupational Therapy Association. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved provider of professional development. This Live Course is offered at 1.2 CEUs, educational level Intermediate, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Event Venue

60 Township Line Rd, 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, United States