Interdisciplinary Approach to the Minimally Conscious Patient Within an Acute Rehab Setting

This video was part of the BIANYS’ 2021 Annual Conference. You will receive certificate for one CEU hour on completion of the video and the evaluation. 

Description

Evidence supports early mobilization and stimulation of minimally conscious individuals following a brain injury to enhance quality of life and maximize functional outcomes. This course will review a therapy focused interdisciplinary approach to the effective evaluation and individualized treatment for this patient population.

Presenters

Angela Ferro M.S. CCC-SLP

Jessica Kershner DPT

Lauren Holland M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Vanessa Ellsworth PT, C/NDT

Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

Define the minimally conscious state compared to other disorders of consciousness

Verbalize the importance of establishing a consistent means to measure an individual’s response to various stimuli

Verbalize the importance of establishing interdisciplinary goals to identify an individual’s greatest areas of need

Define the roles of each therapeutic team member and how they interact with other disciplines

Webinar Instructions

1. Sign up for an account or log in to an existing account
2. Once you check out, a new page will pop up noting your order has been received. Click the blue webinar title.
3. On the next page, click Continue on the right side of the page (under the picture)
4. The video will appear. Click the white arrow in the middle of the video to view.
5. When you are done watching, click the Complete box below the video
6. The Evaluation will open. Fill that out and click the Submit button.
7. A new page with dialogue will pop up. Click the Complete box. A blank evaluation will appear. Ignore the blank evaluation. Click the Finish Course box in the upper right.

The Brain Injury Association of New York State, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education in the following professions:  physical therapy and physical therapy assistant; speech-language pathologists and audiologists; licensed social workers, occupational therapists and/or occupational therapy assistants and CTLE (continuing teacher and leader education).  

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Certificates and Certificates of Attendance are also available.