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RESOURCES & DISCIPLINES Bring This Course to You!
This course is offered on tour and live stream. Check the drop down box above for locations.
TWO WAYS TO ATTEND A LIVE STREAM:
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CEUs:
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Literature over the last 2 decades has shown an obvious link between motor function and cognition. Emerging data suggest therapies designed to improve specific aspects of cognitive function, may also improve gait, increase use of compensatory strategies, and reduce fall risk. Falls and fall-related injuries are a huge concern and costly burden to individuals, society, and healthcare systems. Despite the costly and physical consequences of falls, common interventions and 'fall prevention programs' have been shown to be inadequate or ineffective. This evidence shines a new light on the SLPs ability to target functional safety goals through cognitive therapy to change the outcomes of patient safety. The evidence-based techniques reviewed in this course are applicable to patients with fall concerns who mobilize in any way and/or participate in ADLs, including patients with Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological diagnoses. This course focuses heavily on evidence-based cognitive therapy techniques to improve patient safety; along with education essentials for training of staff/family as a part of your plan of care. Discussion will include how to target these skills without duplicating services with PT/OT. Course material will cover goal writing for best practice standards and avoiding insurance denials. Specific patient examples and documentation from referral to discharge will be covered. Steps to initiate and/or increase the success of a current fall prevention program will be described. Barriers and challenges will also be reviewed. This course is applicable for therapists who:
Nikki Ourso Howell is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA. She received her Masters degree from New York University in 2009 where she received the Valedictory Certificate of Distinction. Nikki has extensive experience in medical settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, swing bed, skilled nursing facilities, and LTACH’s. She is active in the development of best practices and education of SLPs within hospital systems. Nikki has taught various courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has conducted research studies on attention deficits due to Parkinson’s disease and has presented numerous times to clinicians, medical personnel, and researchers on varied topics related to speech, language, and swallowing disorders within the adult population. Nikki is trained in multiple modalities for treating speech and swallowing disorders including Kinesio Tape, myofascial release, Vital Stim, and Vital Stim Plus.
Financial Disclosure: Nikki is an employee of Ochsner Health Systems and receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: none
Introductory Level
0.7 ASHA CEUs
CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
"Excellent seminar; I gained knowledge, new clinical methods and how to assist my patients and so much more. "
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"I really appreciated this course and all your insight! This is a great step for us really bringing our skills to the table for skilled nursing facilities. "
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"Great presentation from Niki!"
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"This course and the speaker was FANTASTIC!!!!"
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"To be honest this was far more helpful and interesting that I thought it would be. My 92 year old mother lives with me. I got many ideas for helping her be more functional in my home. Just an added benefit along with improving my effectiveness on the job. Thank you Nikki."
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"Great speaker and course; very relevant"
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
""I just love CIAO and the staff. The studio and livestream are the next best thing to being there in Pensacola! One of these times, I hope to be in the studio! Thank you for the convenience and for getting us all the continuing education benefits. You are all the best.! Thank you Leslie! Ciao."
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"More information on this topic including more specific assessment and treatment protocols would be great! For example a long version of an assessment that can be adjusted down to be patient specific and more specific treatment protocols, plus general info on how long does a treatment plan look like to see results. "
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
"This was great! Information was up-to-date and practical. My computer froze a lot during the first half. I have to admit it was frustrating as I missed a few things, but it improved during second half. Thank you for a great CEU course! "
- Live Streaming or Studio Audience, FL / Apr 2023
