REHB019 - Spinal Cord Injury

This course provides information about spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the role a case manager plays in the acute and rehabilitation of persons with SCI.

Learning objectives:

1. Define spinal cord injury; 
2. Explain how diagnosis translates to long-term acute care, rehab planning and cost efficiency; 
3. Describe medical, psychological and environmental issues important to the SCI patient; 
4. Describe the case manager's role in identification and facilitation of prescription options; 
5. Explain the case manager's role in assessment, prescription and on-going rehab/care needs.

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); 0.75 Scientific (S) Category I PCEs by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) will be granted to those certified in the disciplines of: Orthotics, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Technicians, Prosthetics, Prosthetic Assistants, Prosthetic Technicians; 1.0 Category I CPE credit by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program. RESNA and NRRTS will accept the credit on any course that is AT-related. For questions concerning if a specific course is approved, please contact RESNA and NRTTS directly.