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Live In-Person at Spaulding Cambridge
This three-part interdisciplinary discussion series will aid in the comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with neurological deficits. The course will enhance clinical understanding of the fundamentals of neuroimaging, increase clinician confidence using neuroimaging to guide prognostication and goal setting, and improve clinician ability to use neuroimaging as an education tool for appropriate patients. Each lecture builds upon content from the previous discussion, so attendance at all three is required.
Continuing Education Credits Anticipated: APTA (PT), AOTA (OT), ASHA (SLP/Audiology)
Pricing
MGB Employees: Free with coupon code and proof of MGB User ID
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Non MGB Employees: $100.00
Learning Outcomes – Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify 3 distinguishing features of different neuroimaging modalities
- Predict 3 potential patient characteristics based on neuropathology.
- Identify 3 possible prognostic indicators that can be extrapolated by neuroimaging.
Emily Silverberg, MS CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, CBIS is currently a speech-language pathologist in a floating clinical role for Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. She provides assessment and treatment across the inpatient continuum of care, including acute rehab, long-term acute care, acute care, and skilled nursing settings. Emily has been with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network since 2014, working with both the adult and pediatric populations. Emily specializes in the management of patients with acquired cognitive-communication disorders including disorders of consciousness, language impairments, and dysphagia. She has a particular interest in correlating patients’ neuroimaging with clinical presentation. She obtained her board certification in adult neurogenic communication disorders via the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences in 2021.
Craig Rovito, MD is brain injury physiatrist who graduated residency in June 2020 where he served as chief resident and began his academic career at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Craig currently serves as the residency training director for the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program. Clinically, he has particular interests in ultrasound, musculoskeletal medicine, spasticity, traumatic brain injury, concussion, and stroke. Craig also serves as an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant for the National Football League. His primary interests are clinical with a secondary interest in outcomes related research as it pertains to severe traumatic brain injury, stroke, and novel approaches to spasticity. Through this research interest, he has orchestrated multiple research projects using the Uniform Data Systems database and examined rehabilitation outcomes related to stroke territory, predictors of recovery after TBI, and comorbidities related to TBI.
Intro to Neuroimaging Modalities: The Basics
- 12 minutes: Xray introduction and use in neurorehab
- 12 minutes: Computed tomography (CT) and application
- 12 minutes Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) and application
- 12 minutes Comparing MRI and CT for clinical use
- 5 minutes: Navigating images in Epic
- 7 minutes: Question and answer
Reading and Interpreting Neuroimaging: Case Studies and Prognostication
- 5 minutes: Recap of high points from previous lecture
- 12 minutes: Case 1 CT and MRI review for subdural hemorrhage and midline shift
- 13 minutes: Case 2 CT and MRI review for ischemic stroke, review of vascular territory, and brain topography
- 10 minutes: Case 1 and 2 expectations for clinic evaluations
- 10 minutes: Case 1 and 2 Prognostic data
- 10 minutes: Discussion and questions
Reading and Interpreting Neuroimaging: Neuro-oncology and Diffuse Axonal Injury
- 5 minutes: Recap of points from previous lecture
- 10 minutes: Discuss anatomic and physiologic differences for meningiomas and GBMs
- 10 minutes: Compare and contrast CT with MRI for neuro-oncology-GBM
- 10 minutes: Compare and contrast CT with MRI for neuro-oncology-Meningioma
- 5 minutes: Review epidemiology and pathophysiology for diffuse axonal injury
- 10 minutes: Compare and contrast CT with MRI for diffuse axonal injury
- 10 minutes: wrap up and summary of course, discussion and questions
Target Audience: Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Cancellation Policy: Spaulding 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. Spaulding apologizes but will not be responsible for inconveniences incurred due to program changes.
Speaker Disclosures: Emily Silverberg is a salaried employee of MGB. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share. Craig Rovito is a salaried employee of MGB. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share. J
This course is offered for 0.30 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level). Spaulding Rehabilitation (SR) is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education by ASHA. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Satisfactory completion requirements: To earn ASHA CEUs for this session, participants are required to view the full session, complete the knowledge check, and submit the course evaluation form used by SR to report participant credit for ASHA course number AAVW0170-004.
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education by AOTA. This live course is offered for .3 AOTA CEUs (Intermediate level; OT Service Delivery and Professional Knowledge category). Course approval ID# 15301. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education by APTA. Information provided should be used within scope of practice. Anticipated 3.0 contact hours/CEHs.
SR Division of Education and Training CEU facilitators Marianne Savastano, MS, CCC-SLP; Katherine MacKirdy, MSPT, GCS, MPH;
Matt Keilty, OTR/L; Debra Abele, RN, DNP; Jeanne Putnam OT, CCM; and Kathleen Crosskill, MS, CCC-SLP
