Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ALSOOT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Choose appropriate interventions for patients with ALS based on their disease stage.
Determine the roles and responsibilities of each discipline on the interprofessional team working with the patient with ALS.
Recall the pathophysiology, symptoms, and stages of ALS.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
ALS Overview
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Signs, Symptoms, and Stages
Initial Symptoms
Disease Progression
Stages and Classifications
Function-Based Stages
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: ALS Management
The Role of Occupational Therapy
A Multiprofessional Approach
Insurance Coverage and Financial Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Case Study
Robert
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara Dydyn considers herself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began her journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Her passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led her to achieve her Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. She also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about her work with individuals experiencing Long Covid, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.