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8th Annual Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Nearly 18,000 individuals in the U.S. sustain a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) each year. Additionally, while non-traumatic SCI can be difficult to track, it is estimated to be roughly the same amount as traumatic injuries per year. The care of persons with SCI requires an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care. Providers should be aware of current evidence and care techniques for both traumatic and non-traumatic SCI across the continuum from initial injury, medical complications, many phases of rehab, and community reintegration. The 8th Annual Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation will introduce and review a variety of topics relevant to persons with SCI. Topics will focus on areas important to all team members, throughout the continuum of care. Current Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation will address, through lectures and discussion, the treatments and strategies employed at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Conference goals are in line with the missions of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute to advance health, expand knowledge, and improve care through research, teaching rehabilitation services, and medical care.
Target Audience
Nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, physiatrists/physicians, fellows, and residents involved with the acute care and rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury are encouraged to attend.
Learning Objectives
1. Be able to communicate and implement updated guidelines for best clinical practice.
2. Recognize and employ methods to support SCI through political and community activism.
3. Demonstrate wheelchair skills and maintenance techniques for all types of chairs.
4. Construct a plan of care for patients with SCI and related diagnoses.
Program Schedule
7:45-8 am Sign-in Reminders
Dr. Amanda Harrington
8-9am Care of Adults with Spina Bifida
Dr. Brad Dicianno
9-9:10am Break
9:10-10:25am Fly Away with Me: A panel on travel with SCI
Moderator: Dr. Rachel Hibbs
10:25-10:35am Break
10:35-11:35am Application of Bone Health Clinical Practice Guidelines
Dr. Amanda Harrington
Dr. Lauren Malacarne
11:35am-12:35pm Mobilization: Putting Advocacy into Action
Dr. Lynn Worobey
Rebecca MacTaggart
12:35-1:35pm Lunch
1:35-2:20pm Roundtables Moderator: Dr. Liz Stanley
1. Resources after SCI
2. Medical Cannabis
3. Neurogenic Bowel
4. Adaptive Parenting/Child Care
5. Driving
6. Return to School and Work
2:20-2:30pm Break
2:30-3:30pm Dual Diagnosis: Overcoming the therapeutic challenges of TBI/SCI
Dr. Jessica Berry
Dr. Liz Stanley
Ken Baurle
3:30-3:45pm Break
3:45-5pm Teach me how to wheelie! Hands-on Practice of Key Wheelchair Skills Your Patients Need to Know
1. Basic
2. Advanced
Moderator: Dr. Lynn Worobey
5pm Adjourn
Course Directors
Amanda Harrington, MD
Assistant Professor, UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Program Director, SCIM Fellowship, Director of Spinal Cord Injury Services
Rachel Hibbs, DPT, NCS, ATP
Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Physical Therapist UPMC Mercy RI and Center for Assistive Technology
Lynn Worobey, PhD
Assistant Professor, UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Elizabeth Stanley, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Samantha Codispot, BSN, CRRN
Clinical Education Specialist, UPMC Mercy
Presenters
Brad Dicianno, MD
Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Medical Director and COO, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Rebecca MacTaggart
Therapeutic Support Staff, Family Behavioral Resources Government Relations Coordinator, United Spinal Association
Jessica Berry, MD
Assistant Professor, UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ken Baurle, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, UPMC Mercy
Lauren Malacarne, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, CRS, UPMC Southside Outpatient Center
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.25 contact hours.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 7.25 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 7.25 Attendance
Price
Online registration is now closed.
Registration fee includes:
Course credits $65
Student Tuition: $25
Student ID must be presented at conference sign in.
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to Jessa Darwin. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped on/before May 1, 2023, will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made after May 1, 2023.
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling Amy Pietrolaj at 412-232-4072.