Rational NeuroPharmaco Therapy in Brain Injury
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review many of the frequently used medications to treat some of the common behavioral consequences of various types of brain injury. The review will discuss mechanisms, common uses, dosing and adverse effects. The review will also summarize existing literature on these conditions, in addition to describing clinical experience.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Name specific pharmacological agents used to treat neurobehavioral consequences of brain injury
- Describe clinical applications of these pharmacological agents, including common uses, dosing and adverse effects.
INSTRUCTOR
Elliott J. Roth, MD
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nurses:
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education including 1.0 pharmacology contact hours.
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05730. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [introductory, Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists:
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Disclosures
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Elliot J. Roth, MD - Has nothing to disclose.
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