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Neuro-IFRAH®Certification Course

2016April 11 – 17, 2016

May 14 – 20, 2016Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, AZ

Certification Course ApplicationPlease send ALL of the followingo□ Hotel information: (Yes/No)o□ Completed applicationo□ Copy of current professional license/registration o□ Copy of proof of liability insuranceo□ Payment $__________________________________________________o□ Check o□ Credit Card – contact host

Please send application with payment to: Phoenix, AZ Course: April 11-17 and May 14-20, 2016: Barrow Conference Planning Office350 W Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013Contact info: Lindsey Possehl [email protected]

Confirmation will be emailed to you once your application has been received and accepted.

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This intermediate level program awards Occupational Therapists 98.0 CEUs or 98.0 contact hours.

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course in the Treatment and Management of Adults

with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of

Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (Neuro-IFRAH®) approach

by Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR/L

April 11-17, 2016May 14-20, 2016

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ

For questions, hotel information or additional information, contact Lindsey Possehl:

phone 602-406-3067, fax 602-294-5028 or email [email protected]

www.ocneurorehab.comwww.theBarrow.org

Neuro-IFRAH® Instructors:Kellie Lupsha, MPT, [email protected]

Arthur Lupsha, DPT [email protected]

Neuro-IFRAH®Certification Course April 11-17, 2016May 14-20, 2016Goldman Auditorium at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Course DescriptionThis 98 hour certification course is specifically designed for Occupational and Physical Therapists who work with adults with hemiplegia from a stroke or brain injury. The main emphasis in this course is on assessment and management in functional activities to develop excellence in maximizing functional outcomes throughout the continuum of care. This course utilizes an integrative whole person approach with emphasis on restoring function and making it functional for a return to independent living and resumption/assumption of life roles. Challenges encountered by therapists in meeting their patient’s needs throughout the continuum of care are addressed throughout the course. The course consists of lecture, laboratory practice, demonstrations, and patient treatment. Individual attention by the instructors will be provided to enhance participant’s observation, handling, and problem solving skills. This course includes the practical application of current, basic to advanced concepts sequenced in a creative manner to help all participants meet the course objectives as well as their individual objectives. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Certified®. Contact hours: 98

Course Objectives1. Identify the impact of the stroke/brain injury on the

patient’s life roles and the functional limitations interfering with his/her ability to resume/assume those roles.

2. Identify the primary and secondary impairments, movement or otherwise, underlying the functional limitations in various postures including function in upright posture.

3. Select functional activities that will assess the patient’s functional limitations and underlying impairments in various postures, including function in upright posture.

4. Identify concepts related to musculoskeletal biomechanics and function of the trunk, upper extremities, lower extremities, head/neck and overall body coordination.

5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal movement throughout the body in various postures and transition in functional activities including activities in upright posture.

6. Identify concepts related to the impact of whole body alignment and control, as well as other mobility and control variables on respiration.

7. Identify missing components/processes necessary for interaction with the environment, effective learning, and generalization of skills/carry over.

8. Develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will include

preparation of mobility and control, facilitation of normal movement during functional activities in all postures, and ideas for carry over.

9. Develop strategies to: facilitate the patient’s increased awareness of the rehab process, improved self image/confidence, adaptation and planning/pacing skills.

10. Apply management strategies to help patients obtain missing components of movement throughout the body that are interfering with functioning at a higher level in all postures including function in upright posture.

11. Modify management strategies effectively based on the patient’s response in order to maximize use of more normal and efficient movement patterns in functional activities.

12. Integrate concepts related to normal movement, musculoskeletal biomechanics and function, sensory, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, and emotional considerations into activities of daily living and other functional activities.

Participant Requirements for Licensure Status/Malpractice Liability Insurance1. You must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical

Therapist. (Interested Occupational or Physical Therapy assistants, Physicians, Speech Therapists, Registered Nurses and Recreational Therapist please contact the sponsor for other courses or special permission for attending parts of or this entire course.) You must submit a copy of your current professional license/registration with your application.

2. You are required to have malpractice liability insurance which will cover you during your participation in the course. If accepted, you will be required to submit proof of current coverage.

Certified Neuro-IFRAH® InstructorsNeuro-IFRAH® Instructors have been personally trained by the originator of this approach, Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR/L. Instructors are Neuro-IFRAH® Certified and have completed advanced courses in this approach. Neuro-IFRAH® Instructors have presented at the Annual Neuro-IFRAH® National Conference. Additional Certified Neuro-IFRAH® Instructors may also assist in courses or substitute as needed.

Kellie Lupsha, MPT, MAOM received her MS in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences in 1996. She received her MA in Organizational Management through the University of Phoenix in 1999. Kellie was an adjunct faculty member for Arizona School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program from 1999-2000. She has worked in a variety of settings throughout the continuum of care including Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Day Treatment Programs. She also worked as the Director of Clinical Services at HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital for five years. Currently Kellie is in private practice and teaches Neuro-IFRAH® courses nationally and Internationally. She is Co-Owner of OC Neuro Rehab in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Arthur Lupsha, DPT, graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pomona, California, in 1994. He received his Doctorate of Physical

Therapy from Western University of Health Science in May 2006. He worked at Children’s Hospital San Diego and then spent 6 years specializing in the treatment of adults with hemiplegia from stroke and brain injury at Paradise Valley Hospitals in San Diego, California. Arhtur has been in private pracice since 2000. He began training with Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR/L, in 1997, proceeded to take several advanced courses over the next 4 years and became a Neuro-IFRAH Instructor® in August of 2004. He has taught nationally as well as internationally in Canada and Israel over the past seven years. Arthur is currently Co-Owner of OC Neuro Rehab, a unique facility that specializes in the continued rehabilitation of adults with hemiplegia from stroke or brain injury.

Application Process: Class size is limited to ensure individualized instruction. Apply early to secure enrollment. Applicants who meet stated requirements will be accepted in the order applications are received. Confirmation will be sent via email.

Course Tuition Phoenix Certification Course: $2200 for early bird fee before March 1st, or $2300 after that date.

Tuition includes extensive course/picture manual. Payment is accepted by check or money order. Please include tuition with application. Please inform the Instructor/Sponsor of any A.D.A. special needs you may have at least 4 weeks prior to the course.

Certification Course Evaluation Process: Participants will earn 98 contact hours and will be evaluated on their treatment/ management, planning, and strategies following established criteria in accordance with stated course objectives. Feedback will be provided on an ongoing basis to facilitate a successful, supportive, growth oriented, and individualized learning experience. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be provided with Neuro IFRAH® Certified and will be eligible to take Neuro-IFRAH® approved Advanced and Ultra Advanced courses.

Refund policy: A refund, less $75.00 processing fee, will be made for cancellations submitted in writing prior to March 1, 2016. No refunds will be made thereafter. Barrow reserves the right to cancel or change any program for due causes. Cancellation of a program by Barrow will result in a full refund of tuition. Barrow and SJHMC are not responsible for the refund of travel or hotel expenses under any circumstance.