Wendy Oelofse is an occupational therapist with a passion for spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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This course is part of a programme:
Introduction
Physical dysfunction due to acute, chronic, or degenerative conditions can significantly impact a person's independence and quality of life. Rehabilitation can play a vital role in enhancing their ability to perform daily activities and participate meaningfully in their community. In this course, we explore how rehabilitation interventions can positively impact self-care abilities and community participation and highlight the role of different rehabilitation professionals using real-world examples and evidence-based strategies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- describe the concepts of self-care and community participation in rehabilitation
- identify how different health conditions (acute, chronic, and degenerative) can impact an individual's ability to engage in self-care activities and participate in the community
- differentiate between rehabilitation team members, highlighting their unique roles in enhancing self-care and participation
Target audience
This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.
Practicalities
- Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
- Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
- Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
- Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.4 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.
Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures
No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.
Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy
Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.









