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1. Identify neuroanatomy structures affected by Parkinson’s disease and be able to explain common responses and changes to
2. the structures with vigorous exercise
3. Articulate primary, secondary, and tertiary symptoms and complaints of Parkinson’s
4. and parkinsonism
5. Determine when DBS should be introduced and articulate potential candidacy and
6. efficacy of surgical treatment
7. Identify scales and scores that quantify symptoms of Parkinson’s to show a baseline,
8. as well as improvement with treatment
9. Review medication for Parkinson’s, as well as common adverse effects and pitfalls
10. Develop exercise programs for progressive, resistance training and increase intensity
11. exercise for persons with Parkinson’s disease

 

PARKINSONS DISEASE OVERVIEW AND REVIEW OF ANATOMY

• Prevalence
• Incidence
• Economic impact
• Anatomy
• The subthalmaic nucleus

COMMON SYMPTOMS

• Types of parkinsonism
• Common motor symptoms
• Sensory disorders
• Loss of function
• Depression and apathy
• Swallow dysfunction
• Hypophonia

EXERCISE BENEFITS

• Types of exercise
• Neuro plasticity
• Early intervention
• Activity dependent improvement
• Baseline measurements
• Heart rate/perceived exertion

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION

• Overview
• Candidacy Requirements
• Clinicians role in education
• Patients expectations and limitations
• Indications/Contraindications

BASELINE AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS LAB

• UPDRS Testing: The Gold Standard
• Tinetti balance and gait assessment
• Hoehn and Yahr Staging System
• Schwab and England ADL score
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test
• Neurological Examination

MEDICATIONS

• Levodopa drugs
• Levodopa Agonists
• Supplements
• Adverse effects vs. benefits
• Impact on exercise and functional mobility

THERAPETUIC EXERCISE TECHNIQUES AND LAB

• Exercise techniques- rigorous exercise
• Strength training/Big body movements

• Facial and lingual exercises
• Voice exercise techniques
• Compensatory techniques to improve swallow
• Oculomotor exercises

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for .5 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 5.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 5.0 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 5.0 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 5.0 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 5.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana: This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Oklahoma: This educational offering has been approved by the Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision State of Oklahoma for 5.0 hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Tennessee: This educational offering has been approved by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for .5.0 CEUs (5.0 Contact Hours) TPTA Approval number 2017-197 for Class I Continuing Education Competency Requirement for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 5.0 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Rehab Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators