Diagnosis & Treatment of Functional Movement Disorders (FMD)
Description: Functional movement disorders (FMD) are common, yet patients often experience delays in diagnosis and poor access to treatment. Multidisciplinary treatment programs, integrating physical, occupational and speech therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy based approach have shown promise in recent years. This course will review current diagnostic criteria for FMD, communication with patients and multidisciplinary treatment strategies. The activity is designed to provide practical tools, helping patients achieve optimal quality of life.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize current diagnostic criteria for functional movement disorders
- Apply motor retraining strategies for treatment of functional movement disorders
- Identify principles of cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of functional movement disorders
Instructor: Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN
Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists
Note: 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
Occupational Therapy
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This intermediate level program awards occupational therapists 0.15 CEUs or 1.5 contact hour. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Category 1: Domain of OT – Performance Skills; Category 2: OT Process - Intervention
Physical Therapy
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours has approved this course. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours
Speech-Language Pathology
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Disclosures
Financial: Receives a salary from the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app.
Non-financial: Medical Advisors for FND Hope
Basic Computer Requirements: You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
- PC: Compatible Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- MAC: Compatible Operating System: OS X Web Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax 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.