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Register by September 25, 2024
6591 A Street
Anchorage, AK 99518
For questions contact Misty Steed
msteed@pacblu.com | 907.301.2084
Course Description
In broad terms, brain injuries brain injury consist of structural and/or physiological alterations in brain function, resulting in cell death, disconnection of neural networks, inflammation, etc. It is now understood that the central nervous system (CNS) can not only adapt to injury, but also recover from it. This concept is known as “neuroplasticity.” In this course, we will cover how brain injuries impact brain function. We will then discuss the basic principles of neuroplasticity, and how we can apply those basic principles in the rehabilitative process to regain and/or compensate for loss of function after a brain injury.
Course Objectives
Examine common brain injury types and outline current statistics
Describe ways in which brain injury can hinder neuronal communication
Define neuroplasticity and understand its underlying principles
Identify methods for promoting neuroplasticity
Describe potential rehabilitative interventions to induce neuroplastic change
Course Description
This course is appropriate for professionals involved in patient treatment and for those that manage and/or review brain injury cases/claims and authorize treatment. This course discusses the most prevalent types of brain injury in the workplace. Statistics regarding the jobs with the highest rates of brain injury, as well as, other risk factors for sustaining a brain injury in the workplace will be reviewed. The most commonly reported persistent symptoms of brain injury and frequently utilized diagnostic procedures will be discussed. Treatment of cognitive, physical, occupational, psychosocial and
neurobehavioral deficits following brain injury will be presented. Effectiveness of rehabilitation
and cost savings associated with rehabilitation will be discussed.
Course Objectives
Dr. Stefanie Howell received her doctorate in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. During that time, her primary area of research was pre-clinical models of neurodegenerative disease. Since joining Centre for Neuro Skills, Dr. Howell has focused her research on methods for facilitating recovery after brain injury, including investigation of sleep alterations and post-injury biomarkers. She has served as a reviewer for several scientific journals and is a member of the National Neurotrauma Society, American Heart Association, Society for Neuroscience, and the Sleep Research Society.
Alexandra has a depth of experience in acute and post-acute care settings, having worked in pediatrics, trauma, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and assisted living. She started with CNS in 2017 and has served as an occupational and lead therapist who serves a broad array of patients. Her education is vast; she holds an MS in Occupational Therapy and has earned 15 certifications that address a spectrum of patient needs in the neurorehabilitation realm. Alexandra has won several awards and scholarships related to occupational therapy.
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2.0 hr credit for AK-WC, RN and General Certificates. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. CEP10075 for 2.0 contact hours. |
