DoC: Medical Considerations

TIRR Memorial Hermann

Disorders of Consciousness (DoC):

Medical Considerations

Speakers:

Sunil Kothari, MD

John Whyte, MD, PhD

Abana Azariah, MD

Cindy B Ivanhoe, MD

General Info

Open to:	Physical Therapy (PT), Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), Audiologists, Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN),Neuropsychologists/Psychologists (NP), Physicians (MD) and Music Therapy (MT), Therapeutic Recreation (TR), all rehab healthcare providers
CE credits for:	Physical Therapy Practitioners, Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Speech Language Pathology Practitioners, and Nursing Practitioners * CEU/CCUs available*
Time:	4 1/2 hours of recorded content
Delivery Format:	Distance Learning - Independent
Handouts:	PDFs shared as made available by speakers

Course Description:The last decade has seen an explosion in our knowledge about Disorders of Consciousness (DoC). Recent advances have expanded our understanding of the neuroanatomical substrate of consciousness, enhanced our ability to more accurately detect consciousness, and identified a variety of potential treatment options. These developments culminated in the publication of national practice guidelines for this population. Despite these advances, the ability to provide clinical care for these patients has lagged behind. The challenge now is to translate and incorporate these findings to effectively meet the needs of these patients. These lectures will introduce the most recent knowledge related to an overview of DoC, common medical complications seen with a DoC, pharmacology considerations for those with a DoC, and addressing spasticity management as related to those with a DoC.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Generalize the overarching concepts for those with a DoC as related to physical medicine and rehabilitation needs.
Summarize common medical complications for those with a DoC.
Classify pharmacology interventions for those with a DoC.
Explain a team approach for spasticity management for those with a DoC.

Assessment of Learning Objectives: Passing score on post test of 80% or better and completion of course feedback form.

Instructional Methods Used: Pre-recorded lectures and post-course quiz

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