Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Management and Treatment for Therapists

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i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute demyelinating polyneuropathy that produces flaccid weakness associated with diminished deep tendon reflexes, sensory impairment in a stocking and glove distribution, and autonomic dysfunction. Rehabilitation specialists are essential in the treatment of these patients to decrease the functional limitations associated with this disease process.

About the Course Author

Kristen graduated from Springfield College in 2012 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She completed an Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Residency through Evidence in Motion in 2014. She has worked primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting and her clinical experience includes the treatment of patients with vestibular disorders, post-concussion syndrome, complex hypermobility disorders, and a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. Kristen Wulfing, PT, DPT has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (14 Match)

American Occupational Therapy Association

1.00HOURS

Relias Learning is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Category: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
American Occupational Therapy Association

1.00HOURS

Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Category: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.0 contact hours, approval number 20-788754.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists

1.00HOURS

Relias Learning is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

1.00HOURS

This course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEUs.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy

1.00HOURS

This course was approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval #: 2008-052. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy

1.00HOURS

The Alabama Board of Physical Therapy recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

1.00HOURS

Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-PT43
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-08-01
Expiration Date:

2023-06-30
Learning Objectives:

Define Guillain-Barré syndrome and list the subtype variations.; Indicate expected outcomes and goals of rehabilitation interventions.; Match patient responsibility and role in management.; Recognize the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prognosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome.; Select the medical and therapeutic management for patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Outline:

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Overview
Etiology
Variants
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests
Prognosis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Acute Care Management
Medical Management
ICU Considerations
Transition to Inpatient Rehabilitation
Outcome Measures and Goals
Review
Summary
Section 4: Post-Acute Care Management
Comprehensive Exam
Management
Outcome Measures and Goals
Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Case
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapists; Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; Introductory level Occupational Therapists.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

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