Spinal Cord Injury: Environmental Controls and Community Access
Course: #5349Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 1404 ReviewsThis course provides valuable information that can be brought back to the clinic to assist practitioners and patients in the return to their community and homes. In this course, evidenced-based research will be reviewed, resources provided, and case studies discussed.
This is Day 5 of the SCI Virtual Conference.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 03200; CE Broker/1.0 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-891750; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the variety of types and usage of environmental controls and assistive technology for improving and increasing community access for persons living with SCI.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three or more specific interventions/solutions for community and home access for persons with SCI.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify resources available to fully evaluate and provide relevant recommendations for better community access for a person living with SCI.
Course created on November 17, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Evidence-Based Research |
| 15-25 Minutes | Community Access |
| 25-35 Minutes | Home Access |
| 35-45 Minutes | Technology |
| 45-55 Minutes | Case Studies/Resources |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q and A |
Reviews
1404 ReviewsPresented By

Kimberly Grear Perone
MBA, MSHA, OTR/L, CPAM, ECHM, CAPS
Kim Perone is a lifelong learner with a passion for neurological rehabilitation in both pediatrics and the adult population. She currently works at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. She provides care in a holistic manner and focuses on helping people to return to their communities and homes. She graduated with her BS in OT from Quinnipiac University. She went on to pursue a Master's in Health Administration and an MBA from the University of Maryland University College. She completed her post-graduate studies in the pursuit of a Certified Hand and Upper Quadrant Rehabilitation Specialist from Drexel University. She has advanced training in modalities and earned her CPAM. She also holds advanced training in and recognition of home modifications with her CAPS and ECHM training. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Health Sciences.
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Financial: Kimberly Perone received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Kimberly Perone has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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