Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Considerations & Classification in Clinical Practice

Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Considerations & Classification in Clinical PracticeDESCRIPTION Peripheral nerve injuries often present with complex clinical presentations. As such, the assessment and management of these heterogenous conditions presents a significant clinical challenge. This webinar will describe recent advances in the understanding of peripheral nerve injuries and present a clinical framework to better understand the heterogeneity of these conditions. LEARNER OUTCOMES Upon completion of this webinar, participants

DESCRIPTION
Peripheral nerve injuries often present with complex clinical presentations. As such, the assessment and management of these heterogenous conditions presents a significant clinical challenge. This webinar will describe recent advances in the understanding of peripheral nerve injuries and present a clinical framework to better understand the heterogeneity of these conditions.

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

1. Identify the clinical classifications of peripheral nerve injuries
2. Describe appropriate clinical tests and assessments to identify peripheral nerve involvement in a variety of clinical scenarios
3. Apply the identified clinical classifications to various patient
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INSTRUCTORS
Annina Schmid, PhD, MMACP, MCSP & Joel Fundaun, DPT, OCS

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

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
Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05131. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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

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 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.

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                         Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC              Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Annina Schmid, PhD, MMACP, MCSP                       Has nothing to disclose.
Joel Fundaun, DPT, OCS                                            Has nothing to disclose. 

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