Scripps Health is happy to announce we have our 10th Anniversary Brain Injury Rehabilitation conference this coming March. I am reaching out to you today to find out if could put our conference information on your organizations website? I look forward to hearing from you. 10th Anniversary Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference Sponsored by the Rehabilitation Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas March 13-14, 2015 Liberty Station Conference Center San Diego, California To Register visit scripps.org/BrainInjuryCME Course Overview The 10th Anniversary Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference is designed to provide a clear understanding of the need for multidisciplinary strategies in the management of patients with brain injuries. A renowned faculty of interdisciplinary specialists will present the latest in research and outcomes from a variety of medical perspectives. Topics include interventions and management for medical and physical rehabilitation as well as cognitive, emotional, and social problems common to brain injury patients. A strong emphasis on the need for increased quality, efficiency, and value will be a consistent theme throughout the course as we continue our quest for excellence in brain injury treatment and rehabilitation. Target Audience • Physicians • Nurses • Physician Assistants • Physical Therapists • Occupational Therapists • Speech-Language Pathologists • Social Workers and Case Manager • Others involved in the care of patients with brain injuries Educational Objectives After attending this activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the epidemiology of brain injury and its resultant impairments, disability, and psychosocial impact. • Integrate new developments in science and medicine into practice for brain injury rehabilitation. • Utilize multidisciplinary strategies for the management of psychological and behavioral problems common to brain injury including behavior management. • Identify neurophysiological mechanisms involved in brain plasticity and their potential application to improving practice and service provision across rehabilitation disciplines. • Discuss the life long, post-acute rehabilitation needs of individuals with traumatic brain injuries and the importance of developing long term care plans. • Review the latest rehabilitative and assistive technology tools for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. • Examine the latest advances in neuroimaging for brain injury rehabilitation. • Identify current robotic technologies in the role of brain injury rehabilitation. • Evaluate cutting-edge neurosurgical interventions for brain injury rehabilitation. • Discuss the unique needs and approaches for pediatric brain injury rehabilitation. • Improve quality of life for brain injury survivors and their caregivers by connecting them with community resources. • Create networking opportunities and build partnerships with key brain injury researchers, clinicians, and prevention professionals.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:11:17 +0000