z What’s In Your Patient’s Medicine Cabinet: What Every Rehabilitation Specialist Should Know
Live Webinar Date & Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4–5:30 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.
Instructor: Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, PT, NCS
Webinar Description: What do you know about the medications that your patients take? Or how many is too many? This webinar will answer these common questions that every healthcare professional should consider regarding the impact of medications on a patient’s performance during their rehabilitation journey. We will introduce pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics through basic concepts of pharmacology. We will further examine the specific impact of varying agents used to treat conditions such as spasticity, hypertension and pain as well as medications with increased fall risks.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the five general pharmacological principles with emphasis on concepts important to functional outcomes and rehabilitation interventions
Successful Completion
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
Audience
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists
Continuing Education
Nursing:
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 10175. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [Introductory, 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 1.5 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 7/25/2024.
Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MI, MN and WA
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures
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, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, PT, NCS - Has nothing to disclose.
Technology Requirements
To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or 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.
