Introduction

Occupational therapists (OTs) belong to a multidisciplinary team of professionals who work with individuals who have spinal cord injuries (SCI). Their role in SCI rehabilitation includes enhancing an individual's execution of daily life activities and fine movements. This course will explore the role of occupational therapists in acute spinal cord injury in detail. It will offer examples of interventions provided by occupational therapists to enhance participation and quality of life in individuals with SCI.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the acute phase of spinal cord injury
• explain occupational therapy and occupational therapy management principles in acute spinal cord injury
• discuss the occupational therapist’s role in preventing secondary complications in acute spinal cord injury
• describe the occupational therapist's role in retraining activities of daily living and offering psychological support in acute spinal cord injury based on a given case scenario

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, 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 1-1.5 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 1.1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Wendy Oelofse: 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.