Adjustment to Disability

Adjustment to DisabilityDESCRIPTION The webinar will discuss common adjustment reactions to patients with disabilities, review some of the emotional disorders seen with rehabilitation populations, review common emotional issues with TBI, SCI, CVA and amputation, and discuss caregiver stress. INSTRUCTOR Aaron C. Malina, PhD, ABPP LEARNER OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify normal reactions to disability Discuss the symptoms of major

DESCRIPTION
The webinar will discuss common adjustment reactions to patients with disabilities, review some of the emotional disorders seen with rehabilitation populations, review common emotional issues with TBI, SCI, CVA and amputation, and discuss caregiver stress.

INSTRUCTOR
Aaron C. Malina, PhD, ABPP

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify normal reactions to disability
2. Discuss the symptoms of major depression, anxiety and PTSD
3. Identify common emotional issues with SCI, CVA TBI and amputation
4. Identify caregiver stress and have tools to help address it

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers

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 
Nursing:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 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.

Occupational Therapy:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13231. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [introductory, Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

Physical Therapy: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 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 1.0 Contact Hours on 5/30/2025.

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.

Social Work:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers. This program will award 1.0 Continuing Education Credit Hour. Sponsor License #159001466

Speech-Language Pathology:

DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
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 Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Aaron C. Malina, Ph.D., ABPP Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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