What Students are Saying

"Very educational - Very helpful to assess different areas of performance affected by sci"--MSOT Student

"Prior to this lesson, I knew very little about SCI. I had no clue how complex the SCI classification process was. I did not know that the injury could be complete or incomplete or that sensation with soft touch vs pinprick sensation provides different information about the level of injury. I feel like I learned a lot of important and fascinating information from this simulation."-- OTA Student

"Before I went over Jenny’s physical rehab scenario, I did not know much about SCI or the ASIA form. Learning about how vertebrae and how dermatomes are areas of skin on our body that rely on specific nerve connections on your spine is crucial. Even from the interview till therapy going through the whole process was definitely gaining knowledge experience."-- OTA Student

"After completing this case I feel more confident in my ability to administer the Short-Blessed Test and the ASIA. I also feel more confident in providing services to an individual who had a SCI."--OTA Student 

Course Content

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Description

By the end of this self-paced course, the learner will demonstrate foundational understanding of inpatient acute spinal cord injury  evaluations and complications.

Course Curriculum

    1. Chart - History of Present Illness (HPI)

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    2. Chart - Requisitions

    3. Chart - Precautions

    4. Chart - Social History

    5. Chart - Work History

    6. Chart - Past Medical History

    7. Chart Review Questions

    8. B.3.3. B.3.5. B.3.18. B.4.3 Initial Evaluation Form Download

    9. Interview

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    10. Interview Questions

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    11. Pain Assessment

    12. Pain Assessment Questions

    13. Home Evaluation Interview

    14. Home Evaluation Interview Questions

    15. Employment Interview

    16. Employment Interview Questions

    17. Cognitive Screen – Short-Blessed Test

    18. Cognitive Screen – Short-Blessed Test Results

    19. Cognitive Screen – Short-Blessed Test Results Questions

    20. ASIA Form Download

    21. ASIA Test

    22. B.3.4. ASIA Quiz

    23. Out of Bed

    24. B. 3.15. Functional Mobility Quiz

    25. Jenny's Wheelchair and Seating System

    26. Bed Mobility and Transfer

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    27. Bed Mobility and Transfer Questions B.3.12.

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    28. Lower Extremity Stretching on Mat

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    29. B.2.8. Safety/ Complications Quiz

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    30. Read Jenny’s article published on AOTA website

    31. Jenny's ASIA Key

    1. Intervention Plan (B.2.7., B.3.2., B.3.5., B.3.6., B.3.8.)

    1. Completion Checklist

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    2. Summative Exam Preparation

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    3. Summative Exam

    4. ClinEdWeb Jenny Case Scenario: Simulation Effectiveness Tool -­‐ Modified *Leighton, K., Ravert, P., Mudra, V., & Macintosh, C. (2015)

About this course

  • $55.00
  • 40 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructor

EdD, OTR Debbie Bebeau

Dr. Bebeau has over 20 years of experience as a clinician and 15 years of experience in OT education. She served as a Clinical Professor and AFWC at UW-Madison for several years and is currently Program Director of the Madison College OTA Program.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this case scenario, learners will be able to:

❏ Glean salient information from a chart review


❏ Identify safety elements related to spinal cord injury and mobility


❏ Demonstrate understanding of common spinal cord injury complications


❏ Identify terminology and common symptomology pertaining to Spinal Cord Injury


❏ Recognize role of occupational therapy in acute rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injury


❏ Recall mobility devices and assistive technology that is supportive of occupational performance


❏ Demonstrate understanding of pharmacology used to alleviate symptomology commonly associated with Spinal Cord Injury diagnosis


❏ Identify commonly used cognitive and physical evaluation tools appropriate for assessing baseline performance skill level of persons with spinal cord injury


❏ Complete point-of-service electronic documentation


❏ Demonstrate understanding of spinal cord injury levels and classification


❏ Identify individual-centered goals from a non-standardized interview


❏ Recognize pain assessment procedures


❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of the Short-Blessed Test


❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of the American Spinal Cord Injury Association International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury


❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Manual Muscle Testing


❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of bed mobility and transfers


❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of light touch and pain dermatome testing


❏ Interpret evaluation data to inform occupation-based treatment planning 


❏ Recommend direct interventions that include occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks, education, and training


❏ Recall the use of Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology in acute rehabilitation practice


❏ Identify the purpose, process, and interpretation of data collected from interview


❏ Recommend direct interventions, including assistive technology, to support safety, function, and access in home and work environment

2023 ACOTE Standards Addressed

B.2.7. Activity Analysis  - See Intervention Plan

B.2.8. Safety of Self and Others - See Safety Quiz

B.3.2. Professional Reasoning - See Intervention Plan

B.3.3. Standardized and Non-standardized Screening and Assessment Tools - See Initial Evaluation

B.3.4. Application of Assessment Tools and Interpretation of Results - See ASIA Quiz

B.3.5. Reporting Data  - See Initial Eval and Intervention Plan

B.3.6. Provide Interventions and Procedures  - See Intervention Plan

B.3.8. Grade and Adapt Processes or Environments  - See Intervention Plan

B.3.12. Functional Mobility  - See Transfer Quiz

B.3.15. Assistive Technologies and Devices  - See Functional Mobility Quiz

B.3.18. Technology in Practice  - See Initial Eval

B.4.3. Documentation of Services  - See Initial Eval

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