Continuing Education. Course Calendar

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Continuing

Education

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DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s

(RIM) Education and Research Academy

offers a variety of continuing education

courses. As a teaching hospital and a

leader in the field of physical medicine and

rehabilitation, we are dedicated to advancing

the education of our own staff and other

professionals in our industry, to better serve

the needs of patients in our community.

Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, all registration is to be completed online by visiting www.regonline.com/RIMeducation

For more information regarding our 2013 courses, please contact Julie Kiefer Eaman at 313.745.1149.

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Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Main Campus 261 Mack Blvd. Detroit, MI 48201 Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Madison Heights Center

Powerhouse Gym 1451 W. 14 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071 DMC Sports Performance Academy 29350 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034

Course Locations

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Novi Center 42005 W. 12 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48377 Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Romulus Center

Romulus Athletic Center 35765 Northline Rd. Romulus, MI 48174

Class sizes are limited, so register early! Registration closes ten days prior to the start date of the course.

Registration Deadline

Tuition will be refunded less a $30 processing fee if written notification is sent to Julie Kiefer Eaman at [email protected] 14 days prior to the course.

RIM employees will be refunded less a $5 processing fee if written notification is sent to [email protected] 14 days prior to the course. Otherwise, no refund will be given. Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan reserves the right to cancel the event seven days prior to the course date, in which case you will be notified and receive a full refund.

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Hip Joint Evaluation and Treatment: A Sports

Medicine Approach

Saturday, January 12 – Sunday, January 13, 2013

Evaluation and treatment of the hip with a sports medicine approach. Treatment interventions will include manual therapy, Shirley Sahrmann muscle balancing, corrective exercises and taping techniques for gluteal dysfunction, hip flexor syndrome, femoral acetabular impingement, athletic pubalgia, trochanteric syndrome, and more. This is a lab based course.

Location: RIM Main Campus Instructor: Laura Ramus, PT, ATC

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Jan. 12: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Jan. 13: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Contact Hours: 14 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $349 Class is limited to 30 registrants

Register online at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation Continental breakfast provided; lunch on your own

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Kinesiotaping for Neurological Patients

Saturday, January 19 – Sunday, January 20, 2013

Kinesiotaping is a rehabilitative taping method designed to facilitate, support and provide stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s normal range of mobility. It is a safe treatment option for patient populations of infants to geriatrics, as well as having applications to neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions. This workshop will be a basic, introductory course to Kinesiotaping with both lecture and lab components. Lecture will review theory, concepts, and effects of Kinesiotaping. Lab will review several different techniques for taping the trunk, neck, scapula, and upper and lower extremities. Please wear lab clothing to allow for tape application practice on the above noted areas, i.e. loose clothing with either swim suit or sports bra underneath. Additionally please bring scissors if possible. Tape will be provided.

Location: RIM Novi Center

Instructors: Teri Ricketts, PT, and Laura Kraus, PT

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants working primarily with patients with neurological deficits Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Jan. 19: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Jan. 20: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Contact Hours: 12 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $50 External Registrants: $379 Class is limited to 24 registrants

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Gait, Foot and Ankle Evaluation and Treatment

Saturday, February 9 – Sunday, February 10, 2013

This course will include a review of foot and ankle anatomy and biomechanics, intrinsic compensations of the foot, gait analysis, exercise interventions, athletic shoe selection and trends, taping and orthotic fabrication (casting lab at the end of day 2). This is a lab based course.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Brasza Center

Instructors: Laura Ramus PT ATC and Jason Roberts PT/CSCS Course Hours:

Registration: 8:00 am Feb. 9: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Feb. 10: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Contact Hours: 11

Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $279 Class is limited to 30 registrants

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Massage and Rehabilitation

Saturday, February 23, 2013

This class will teach soft tissue techniques. These techniques can aide in the reduction of pain, edema, muscle hypertension, fascial restrictions, and increase ROM, circulation, mobility, and

flexibility. Basic soft tissue assessment will be discussed in class. Direct skin contact as well as non skin contact techniques will be demonstrated. This class will be 90 percent hands-on and will address techniques for various areas of the body:

• Gluteals and legs • Cervical and shoulders • Paraspinals and pects • Feet and scalp

Participants with be practicing on each other. Please wear light weight clothes and bring a pair of shorts. Be prepared to undress from the waist up to practice certain techniques. Discretion will be used during these techniques. All materials needed to perform techniques will be provided.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Brasza Center

Instructor: Janet Szwabowski, PTA, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist

Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Course: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Contact Hours: 7

Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Certified

Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, RNs, LPNs.

Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $199 Class is limited to 30 registrants

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Clinical Evaluation and Management of Vision

and Perceptual Impairments Following Acquired

Brain Injury: A Hands-On Approach

Saturday, March 9 – Sunday March 10, 2013

Through a combination of lecture and lab experiences, this course will provide a fundamental understanding of patients with

neurologically related visual and visual-perceptual impairments. Course participants will learn treatment strategies that can immediately be implemented to maximize clinical outcomes. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the basic anatomy and function of normal visual systems.

2. Identify common visual terminology.

3. Identify common visual and visual-perceptual impairments associated with TBI and stroke.

4. Identify a basic vision screening and state when to refer to a vision specialist.

5. Use clinical observation skills to assist with treatment planning for the patient with visual and visual-perceptual impairments.

6. Identify multi-disciplinary and functional impacts of visual impairments.

7. Use basic treatment approaches addressing visual impairments, including environmental modifications and remedial visual therapy exercises.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium

Instructors: Amy Berryman OTR, MSHSA, OT, Brain Injury Supervisor at Craig Hospital

Karen Rasavage, OTR, OT Education Coordinator Thomas Allan Politzer, O.D., F.C.O.V.D., F.A.A.O. Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Mar. 9: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Mar. 10: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Contact Hours: 14 continued

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Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Certified

Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapist, Assistants, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists

Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $50 External Registrants: $349 Class is limited to 50 participants

Clinical Evaluation and Management of Vision and

Perceptual Impairments Following Acquired Brain

Injury: A Hands-On Approach

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This course is offered for 1.35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

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Management of the Complex Acute Care Patient

Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17

This course is designed to enhance the clinical decision-making skills of participants for early mobilization and safe, effective treatment of acutely ill patients. As more patients survive critical illnesses, intervention must complement the highly technologic, life-saving medical therapies, regardless of practice setting. Discussion of lines, physiologic monitors, lab values, and diagnostic test results will focus on implications for treatment. This course will highlight a multi-system approach to the acutely ill patient. Participants will integrate examination findings into individualized care plans that can be implemented from ICU and across acute care and post-acute practice settings. This course is designed for physical therapists and assistants and occupational therapists and assistants, who care for acutely ill adult patients in ICU’s, acute care hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, subacute rehabilitation centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and home care.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium Instructor: Dan Malone, PhD, MPT Course Hours:

Registration: 8:00 am Mar. 9: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Mar. 10: 8:30 am – 4:30pm Contact hours: 14

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists; Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Registration:

External registrants, please register via the Education Resources website at www.educationresourcesinc.com

RIM Employees: $30

RIM employees, please register at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation

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COURSE RESERVED FOR RIM EMPLOYEES ONLY

PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation:

PART I Introductory Course

Saturday, March 23, 2013

This introductory course is designed to teach therapists the basic principles, philosophy, and techniques of PNF, as well as how to apply these to the assessment and treatment of the scapula/ pelvis/trunk. This is a hands-on course. This course is a prerequisite for the May PNF course.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Outpatient Neuroscience Clinic Instructor: Ramona Kneeland, PT, DPT

Intended Audience: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Athletic Trainers who evaluate and treat adult patients with neurologic disorders. Those who have completed a RIM PNF Introductory course are invited to register for the May 18–19, 2013 course.

Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Course 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Contact Hours: 7

Registration Fees:

Course Reserved for RIM Employees Only RIM Employees: $30

Class is limited to 20 registrants

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Throwing Biomechanics: Assessment

and Training

Saturday, April 13 – Sunday, April 14, 2013

Specifically designed for teaching, training, and rehabilitating the overhead thrower through biomechanical training and specific functional exercise strategies.

Location: RIM Romulus Center

Instructors: Dan Wolocko, PT, CSCS and Jim Allen, PT, OMPT Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Apr. 13: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Apr. 14: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Contact Hours: 14 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $349 Class is limited to 30 registrants

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Cervical Stabilization through Exercise

Thursday, April 18, 2013

This lab course will be a very practical three hours of reviewing the cervical muscular anatomy, discussing the available research, and applying specific exercises. Emphasis will be on the exercise portion including demonstration and practice.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Understand techniques to apply specific exercises for improving control and stability of the cervical spine. • Understand the available literature on the activity of the

cervical muscles.

• Understand a basic progression of basic to advanced cervical stabilization exercise.

• Be able to perform specific cervical stabilization exercise and critique others performance of these specific exercises. • Apply information directly to patient care the next clinic day

with appropriate patients.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Brasza Center Instructor: Dawn Thomas, MPT, OMPT Course Hours:

Registration: 4:30 pm Course: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Contact hours: 3

Register online at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation Snacks provided

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Rehabilitation for People with Cancer

Saturday, April 20, 2013

This symposium is geared to a multidisciplinary audience. Rehabilitation issues across the continuum of care for people living with cancer will be presented. General topics to be covered include an overview of cancer rehabilitation; cancer related side effects and contraindications for treatment; critical issues in coping and the organizational structure for rehabilitation

programs. Breakout session topics targeted to specific disciplines include exercise recommendations for individuals in cancer survivorship; cognitive disabilities related to cancer conditions and cancer treatment and nursing issues related to people with cancer. Information will be based on evidence based practice. Location: RIM Main Campus

Instructors: Jacqueline S. Drouin PT, PhD, Associate Professor; Oakland University Physical Therapy Program

Deb Doherty, PT, PhD, CEAS, Assistant Professor Oakland University Physical Therapy Program

Kathleen Reynolds, MSN, CNS, Nurse Practitioner, Karmanos Cancer Center

Reyna Colombo, PT, MA, Director of Rehabilitation, William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI

Thomas J. Gola, PhD, Staff Neuropsychologist, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Intended Audience: Case Managers, Neuropsychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists

Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Course: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Contact Hours: 7 Contact hours will be applied for through the Detroit Medical Center (OH-292, 5/7/2011) which is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), and accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on

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Registration Fees:

DMC and Karmanos Employees: $30 External Registrants: $199

Class is limited to 50 participants

Rehabilitation for People with Cancer

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This course is offered for .7 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

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Treatment of Dance Athletes

Saturday, May 4, 2013

This course will provide an opportunity to learn about basic dance technique and terminology. In addition, common injuries,

evaluation, treatment and taping techniques will be presented. Material will include evidence based information. Please wear lab attire.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Brasza Outpatient Center Instructors: Mary Donahue, PT

Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Course: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Contact Hours: 7

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Aquatic Training Workshop for Physical Neuro

Rehabilitation

Saturday, May 11, 2013

This introductory level course is designed for therapists who conduct aquatic therapy with clients who are neurologically impaired (primarily with spinal cord and/or traumatic brain injuries). Course participants will learn and practice specific techniques they can use in the pool with clients for tone/ spasticity reduction, improving range of motion, improving core stability and adapting swim strokes. Participants will have hands-on practice in the pool after learning principles on land. Individual examples and case studies will be discussed and processed in the group. Participants will need to bring a swim suit.

Location: RIM Novi Center

Instructor: Sue Boeve, Sr. CTRS, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Industry Certified (ATRIC), Burdenko Certified, Arthritis Aquatics Certified, Risk and Safety Training for Pools Certified (RAST), Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and Athletic Trainers Course Hours: Registration: 8:00 am Course: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Contact Hours: 6 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $199 Class is limited to 6 participants

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COURSE RESERVED FOR RIM EMPLOYEES ONLY

PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation:

PART II Improving Function with PNF

Saturday, May 18, 2013 – Sunday, May 19, 2013

This course will instruct participants how to apply the philosophy, basic principles, and techniques of PNF in order to improve bed mobility, ADLs, transfers, and gait. This is a hands-on course. Participants must have taken either the RIM March 2013 PNF Part I Course or a 2012 RIM PNF Course to register.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Outpatient Neuroscience Clinic Instructor: Ramona Kneeland, PT, DPT

Intended Audience: Internal Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Athletic Trainers who evaluate and treat adult patients with neurologic disorders. Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am May 18: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm May 19: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Contact Hours: 7 Registration Fees:

Course Reserved for RIM Employees Only RIM Employees: $30

Class is limited to 20 registrants

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Pelvic Floor 1

Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9, 2013

This continuing education course by Herman & Wallace, Inc. is a three-day seminar designed to provide a thorough introduction to female pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment

interventions. It is geared to the physical therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence, or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes, chronic pelvic pain (CPP), levator ani syndrome, vulvodynia, and interstitial cystitis (IC). This continuing education seminar teaches evaluation and treatment interventions by instructional assessment of the pelvic floor muscles with internal vaginal examination and SEMG biofeedback assessment. The information is immediately applicable to clinical practice.

Presentation of evidence-based evaluation and treatment

techniques will be emphasized. Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires will be presented for both urinary incontinence and pain syndromes. Daily lab time allows for supervised

instruction of pelvic floor muscle evaluation with external palpation and internal vaginal examination of pelvic floor musculature. For each condition the therapist will learn to: recognize the key signs and symptoms that lead to impairment, functional limitations and disabilities; use an evaluation/outcome tool; and perform a suggested protocol of treatment

interventions. Clinical treatment interventions will include therapeutic exercise, SEMG biofeedback, external manual therapy, patient related education/behavioral instructions and electrotherapeutic modalities.

Location: RIM Main Campus Instructor: Herman & Wallace Inc. Course Hours:

Registration: 7:30 am June 7: 8:00 am-5:15 pm

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Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Registered Nurses, Nurse Midwives

Registration Fees:

External registrants, please register via hermanwallace.com RIM Employees: $100

Continental breakfast and snacks provided; lunch on your own

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CRRN Review Course

Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 2013

This course is intended to provide a guided overview of the content the rehabilitation nurse will need to study in preparation for taking the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Exam. It can also assist the nurse who is new to rehabilitation to become more knowledgeable about the principles of

rehabilitation and the nursing care that rehabilitation patients require. The course provides information on topics critical to the practice of rehabilitation nursing across the continuum of care. Course Objectives:

1. Discuss self-directed learning activities which may be useful in preparing to take the CRRN exam

2. Describe the physiology, assessment, standards of care and interventions the rehabilitation nurse should address with the patient/ family experiencing the following conditions or impairments:

a. Pressure Ulcers

b. Bladder or Bowel Dysfunction c. Stroke

d. Brain Injury e. Spinal Cord Injury f. Multiple Sclerosis g. Pain

3. Describe specific nursing interventions the rehabilitation nurse should address with the patient/family when coping with a disability.

4. Utilize patient-family-centered care concepts in establishing rehabilitation goals and interventions for patients with disabilities.

5. Discuss the physiology, assessment, standards of care and interventions the rehab nurse should address with the patient with concerns about sexuality and relationships. 6. Discuss rehab nursing considerations for the care of

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8. Apply knowledge of ethical, legal, and payment

considerations into discussions of the rehab nurse’s role in preparing the patient for discharge into the community. 9. Recognize the rehabilitation nurse’s responsibilities to

obtain a broad understanding of the care needs of patients who have experienced disorders of the cardiac,

respiratory, immunologic, or musculoskeletal systems. 10. Review theoretical models related to nursing, self-care,

family issues, growth/development, patient education, stress response, change and conflict management. Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium

Instructor: Betty R. Clark, RN CRRN, BSN, M.Ed. Course Hours:

Registration: 7:30 am

Aug. 23: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Aug. 24: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Hours: 16 contact hours will be awarded to attendees who are present for both days and who complete the course evaluation. The Detroit Medical Center (OH-292, 5/7/2011) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), and accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. You must attend the entire 2-day program in order to receive contact hours.

Registration Fees:

RIM Employees who plan to take the test: No charge RIM Employees, CE only: $50

DMC RNs: $279

External Registrants: $349

Register online at www.regonline.com/CRRN2013 Recommended reference: The Specialty Practice of

Rehabilitation Nursing: A Core Curriculum. 6th edition. This book is available through the ARN website.

For further information, contact Karen Smith, MSN, RN, CRRN at [email protected]

Snacks and box lunch provided

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Laying the Foundation for Proper Positioning:

Introduction to Positioning for Functional

Ability and Wheelchair Seating

Saturday, September 7, 2013

This course will cover the basics of wheelchair seating and positioning. The foundation for good posture and positioning as it relates to function will be emphasized. The assessment of posture and positioning can directly affect functional ability. Through a proper mat evaluation, a therapist can both influence proper body mechanics for wheelchair propulsion as well as the ability to perform functional tasks and activities of daily living. During the course, the participant will learn the required elements for documentation, and mat evaluation. Options for equipment including power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, cushions, and backs will also be presented.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium

Instructors: Diane Thomson, MS, OTR/L, ATP and Kathleen Kelly, PT, ATP

Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Course 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Contact Hours: 7

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Occupational

Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist Assistants

Registration Fees: RIM Employees $30 External Registrants: $199

Register online at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation Continental breakfast provided; lunch on your own

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Pelvic Floor 3

Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29, 2013

This continuing education course by Herman & Wallace Inc. is a three-day advanced-level seminar created to further improve the clinicians’ ability to evaluate and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions by integrating ideas from many of the existing models of pelvic floor rehabilitation into comprehensive and cohesive programs. The participant will learn more specific examination and treatment interventions for female and male pelvic floor conditions. Current medical evaluation, management, evidence-based references and case studies will be presented.

Topics include in-depth information regarding hormones and their effect on the female body through the life cycle, specific pelvic floor concerns for the different phases of the female life cycle, female sexual dysfunction, specific surgical procedures for urinary and fecal incontinence, vestibulectomy, hymenectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, anal sphincter repair and TVT post-surgical protocol ideas. The labs are directed toward refining and adding new evaluation and treatment techniques for the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles. An integration of core stabilization, joint

stabilization, treatment for short pelvic floor syndromes and treatments for high and low tone pelvic floor muscles.

Participants are encouraged to submit a case study (case study guidelines) on a complex patient with specific questions for the class to discuss and generate ideas collectively. PF 3 case studies partially meet the BCIA criteria for certification.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium Instructor: Herman & Wallace Inc. Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Sept. 27: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Sept. 28: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sept. 29: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Contact Hours: 22.5

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Occupational

Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Registered Nurses, Nurse Midwives

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Registration:

External registrants, please register via hermanwallace.com RIM Employees: $100

Continental breakfast and snacks provided; lunch on your own

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Functional Core

Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 6, 2013

This course offers a systematic approach to assessing and treating core mobility and stability. Evaluation and treatment techniques based on Shirley Sahrmann, Gray Cook, Gary Gray, and Stuart McGill will be presented. Progressive strategies to core dysfunction, including transverse abdominis activation, basic stabilization exercises, global core work, and functional training from the ground up will be demonstrated and practiced. This is a lab based course.

Location: DMC Sports Performance Academy Instructors: Tony Robles, ATC

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Oct. 5: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Oct. 6: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Contact Hours: 7 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $279 Class is limited to 40 registrants

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Orothoses for Mobility by Orfit

Saturday, October 5, 2013

A variety of formats will be used in this course to guarantee achievement of the learning objectives. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize indications, precautions and contraindications for mobilization splinting of the upper extremity.

2. Analyze mechanical properties required to fabricate low temperature mobilization splints for the upper extremity. 3. Compare and contrast outrigger/and or coil designs of

mobilization splints.

4. Identify important anatomical structures and landmarks of the upper extremity.

5. Analyze key characteristics of different types of mobilization splinting.

6. Learn to critique and assess different splinting materials. Included will be a power point presentation, a splinting demonstration and hands-on fabrication of the following splints:

• Antispasticity splint

• Static Progressive elbow flexion/extension splint with turnbuckle

• Flexor tendon/dorsal block with palmer pc • Functional ulnar nerve/median nerve splint • Static progressive composite finger flexion splint Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium

Instructor: Deborah Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT Contact Hours: 7

Course Hours: Registration 7:30 am Course: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical

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Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $50 External Registrants: $250

Registration for this course will close September 2, 2013 Register online at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation Continental breakfast and snacks provided; lunch on your own

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Spinal Cord Injury: Inpatient Rehabilitation

Basics & Beyond

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Course content will include overview of medical considerations for the inpatient SCI patient population, treatment and

progression for varied level of patient function, and evidence based literature. This will be a practical patient case approach to teaching that can be applied to treatment immediately to enhance progressive treatment while maximizing safety. At the end of the course, participants will be able to do the following:

• Interpret medical considerations for patient cases in regards to safety of initiating treatment, as well as establishing functional prognosis.

• Discuss clinical reasoning choices and progression of treatment of SCI patient.

• Perform hands on techniques to enhance functional mobility training of SCI patient.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium Instructor: Katie McSween May, PT, DPT, ATP Course Hours:

Registration 4:30 pm Course: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Contact Hours: 3

Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists Class is limited to 40 registrants

Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $20 External Registrants: $99

Register online at www.regonline.com/RIMeducation Snacks provided

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The Matlock Speech-Language Pathology

Lecture Series: Optimizing Executive Functions

through Routines and Environmental Supports

Saturday, October 19, 2013

The course will review contemporary theoretical and clinical models of working memory and executive functions. Approaches for clinical and ecologically valid assessment of executive

functions and working memory will be addressed, including hypothesis-based testing approaches. The course will also discuss practical techniques to develop positive routines and create supportive environments, which reduce demands on working memory and executive systems. Attendees will review cases and develop individualized plans to address common consequences of impaired executive functions. They will learn how to modify environments and train partners to facilitate positive behaviors. The course will be a blend of discussions, case reviews and planning, and hands-on development of intervention tools and approaches.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will apply knowledge of theoretical and clinical models of working memory and executive functions to clinical contexts.

2. Attendees will identify ecologically valid approaches for assessment of working memory and executive functions. 3. Attendees will develop routines and environmental

modifications given case descriptions and their own personal case examples.

Location: RIM Main Campus – Auditorium Instructor: Jerry Hoepner, PhD, CCC-SLP Course Hours:

Registration: 8:00 am Course: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Contact Hours: 7

Intended Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists

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Registration Fees:

RIM Employees: Free (enter RIM discount code) External Registrants: $149

Course is limited to 40 registrants

Optimizing Executive Functions through Routines

and Environmental Supports

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This course is offered for .7 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)

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Movement Impairment Syndromes of

the Shoulder

Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20, 2013

Course content will include concepts based on Shirley Sahrman’s approach to muscle imbalances in the shoulder girdle and the glenohumeral joint. Course will include a review of anatomy and biomechanics of the upper quarter, assessment of muscle strength and length, corrective exercises, and taping techniques. This is a lab based course.

Location: RIM Madison Heights Center Instructor: Laura Ramus PT ATC

Intended audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Oct 19: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Oct. 20: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Contact Hours: 14 Registration Fees: RIM Employees:$30 External Registrants: $349 Class is limited to 22 registrants

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The Knee Joint: Patellofemoral Syndrome

and ACL Injuries

Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 3, 2013

This course will take a close look at the biomechanics of the lower extremity as they specifically relate to patellofemoral syndrome and ACL injuries. Evaluation and treatment techniques will be discussed and demonstrated for the PF joint including exercises, manual techniques and taping. Day 1 will also include ACL injury specific to the female athlete and post operative care. Day 2 will emphasize sport specific exercise progressions including jump training and running. This is a lab based course. Location: RIM Madison Heights Center

Instructor: Laura Ramus PT, ATC

Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Nov. 2: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Nov. 3: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Contact Hours: 11 Registration Fees: RIM Employees: $30 External Registrants: $349 Course is limited to 22 registrants

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Evaluation and Treatment of the Elbow:

A Sports Medicine Approach

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Course content will include evaluation and treatment of non-operative and post-non-operative common orthopedic and sports medicine injuries, including UCL, medial and lateral epicondylitis, dislocation, and bursitis.

Location: RIM Main Campus

Instructors: Laura Ramus, PT, ATC and Jason Roberts PT/CSCS Intended Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Course Hours: Registration 8:00 am Course 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Contact Hours: 7 Registration Fees: RIM Employees:$30 External Registrants: $199 Class is limited to 30 registrants

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