Description: In the course of rehabilitation from trauma and neurological disorders, sleep is critical. Sleep dysfunction can have a negative impact on rehab outcomes, length of stay and the rate and extent of recovery following injury or illness. This webinar will examine frequent sleep disorders and deficits in individuals requiring rehabilitation, as well as how these impairments affect daily living, cognitive function and physical recovery. In addition to discussing the unique roles of the team in recognizing and treating sleep dysfunction and disorder, best practices for assessment and management of sleep for both acute and chronic conditions will be reviewed.

Instructors: Yvonne Monti, OTD, OTR/L

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the prevalence of sleep dysfunction in typical rehabilitation diagnoses
• Analyze the relationship between physical and cognitive impairment and
  sleep dysfunction
• Define the rehabilitation team's role in sleep management
• Describe evidence-based assessment and interventions for sleep

Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

Continuing Education Credits

Occupational Therapy:

Physical Therapy: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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 1.5 Contact Hours on 6/11/2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MN and WA

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.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD, BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Yvonne Monti, OTD, OTR/L - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, DO NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter or email or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.