A Hands-On Course for Clinicians
A live, in-person course from Spaulding Rehabilitation
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Held at Spaulding Rehabilitation Boston
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (6.00 CEU Contact Hours)
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Completion of the On-Demand Course Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment for the Shoulder is required prior to participation in Part II.
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This live, in-person, hands-on course includes lectures, lived demonstrations, and practice opportunities for a total of 6 contact hours! This course will enable clinicians to execute evaluation techniques and special tests outlined by field experts. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems of the shoulder. There will be an in-depth review of case studies and collaborative discussions regarding selection of appropriate manual treatment techniques, exercises, and progression.
This is Part II of a two-part series. Part I is a prerequisite of Part II and can be completed at any time on-demand:
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment for the Shoulder – Part I
Continuing Education Credits Anticipated: APTA (PT), AOTA (OT), BOC (AT)
Pricing
MGB Employees: $50.00 with Coupon Code
Non-MGB Employees:
Early Bird Rate (until April 1st): $200.00
Standard Rate: $225.00
MGB Staff can access the coupon code here: COUPON CODE
Learning Outcomes
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Build a targeted treatment program for conservative management of degenerative rotator cuff tears in order to restore function for ADLs.
- Understand the most specific and sensitive special tests for determining each appropriate shoulder diagnosis.
- Identify and apply clinical testing clusters to make efficient and accurate diagnoses given 2case study examples.
- Describe 3 optimal and evidence-based treatment interventions for the hemiplegic shoulder.
The course will be held at:
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
300 1st Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Parking is available at the Building 199 Parking Garage. Building 199 is located at 199 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129.
Alana Noonan, PT, DPT, CLT is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She began her career at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she spent seven years in the outpatient department while supporting the orthopedic shoulder surgery department. She enjoys treating complex shoulder conditions and post operative shoulder rehab. She has been a member of Spaulding Outpatient clinics since 2018 and is currently the clinic manager for the MGB Boston Landing clinic and the Spaulding Cambridge outpatient clinic. Alana became a certified lymphedema therapist through the Klose Training Institute in 2014 and is passionate about her wo
Michelle Coldwell, OT/R
Sarah Euler, MS, OTR/L
Scott Sheehan, PT, DPT, OCS
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists
Instructional Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Course Completion Requirements: Attendance at the full session (partial credit is not available), completion of the post-course learning outcome assessment with passing score, completion of the post-course evaluation, and completion of the certificate request form.
Cancellation Policy: Spaulding Rehabilitation (SR) reserves the right to adjust components of this program or to cancel the program for unexpected occurrences. Notice of changes or cancellation will be provided expediently. Upon cancellation of a course, a refund for the price paid for the course will be given. A processing fee of $10 may be charged when the registrant provides written notice of cancellation of their attendance less than 7 business days prior to the program date. Tuition is non-refundable if the registrant does not provide notice of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the program date. SR apologizes but will not be responsible for inconveniences incurred due to program changes.
Speaker Disclosures: Alana Noonan, PT, DPT, CLT is a salaried employee of MGB and has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share.
Spaulding Rehabilitation is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13950.This Live course is offered at 0.60 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge categories pending approval. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Spaulding Rehabilitation is recognized as an APTA MA Approved Provider. Information provided should be used within the scope of practice. Even though the APTA MA approval process is in line with criteria for most other states, APTA MA cannot guarantee CEU/CCP approval for use in other states/disciplines, and it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify approval within their own state. This course is offered for 6.00 contact hours/points (1 point = 60 minutes).
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (BOC AP#: P2855) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment for the Shoulder: Part II is eligible for a maximum of 6.0 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
