Therapies for Nursing
Aging with Spinal Cord Injury
1 HOUR(1060)-The face of care for spinal cord injury (SCI) has changed greatly since the veterans of World War II and the Korean Conflict returned to the United States. Living with SCI in the late 1950s was a difficult endeavor. Recurrent urinary, respiratory, and skin problems led to a shortened life expectancy and impaired quality of life. SCI systems of care are available all over the world. Learn about them and the healthcare risks faced by those aging with SCI.
Purchased individually this course sells for $19.00
Arthritis
3 HOURS(1072)- If you work in elder care, it’s impossible to avoid seeing and treating this sometimes devastating disease. The treatment of arthritis can be frustrating for many therapists. There are just as many physical factors to consider as there are psychological! This course looks at eclectic approaches to the treatment of the patient with arthritis.
Purchased individually this course sells for $57.00
Body Weight Supported Gait Training
3 HOURS(1255)- This course will provide the most current information regarding the use of body weight supported gait training in a clinical therapy setting. Information is provided that will aid the therapist in the selection, acquisition, and application of this training method to patients of varying diagnoses.
Purchased individually this course sells for $57.00
Ergonomics and Body Mechanics
1 HOUR(1058)- Many of the employee injuries in healthcare facilities today are caused by poor body mechanics. This course reviews the basics of body mechanics and ergonomics to protect yourself and your patients. This course was authored by Rosmira Ramirez, RPT, CWS.
Purchased individually this course sells for $19.00
Pusher Syndrome: Evaluation and Treatment Techniques
2 HOURS(1238)- Many of the employee injuries in healthcare facilities today are caused by poor body mechanics. This course reviews the basics of body mechanics and ergonomics to protect yourself and your patients. This course was authored by Rosmira Ramirez, RPT, CWS.
Purchased individually this course sells for $38.00
Stroke: Maximizing Outcomes and Minimizing Deficits
2 HOURS(1132)- The disabling effects of stroke are significant. A stroke can have a devastating impact on the patient and his/her loved ones. Early intervention helps to decrease mortality and reduce deficits. The purpose of this course is to identify risk factors for stroke, explore the diagnostic tools and treatment interventions available and discuss rehabilitation efforts that maximize patient outcomes while minimizing deficits.
Purchased individually this course sells for $38.00
Stroke: Eclectic Treatment Approaches
7 HOURS(1148)- This course takes an in-depth look at a wide range of prognostic factors relating to the assessment and evaluation of a stroke patient. These factors include all of the following: hypotonicity, shoulder pain, shoulder-hand-syndrome, decreased muscle control, gait disturbances, implications of ipsilateral pushing, balance deficits, dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia and agnosia, visual acuity and perceptual skills.
Purchased individually this course sells for $133.00
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