Behavior Management: Every Day Strategies & Techniques

Behavior Management: Every Day Strategies & TechniquesDESCRIPTION Following traumatic brain injury (TBI), as many as 70% of survivors will experience behavioral changes that impact their ability to interact in socially appropriate manners and participate in therapeutic interventions that are necessary to optimize recovery. This webinar will empower the clinician with a variety of strategies to approach behavior management when it interferes with participation in therapy. Clinicians will use documentation

DESCRIPTION
Following traumatic brain injury (TBI), as many as 70% of survivors will experience behavioral changes that impact their ability to interact in socially appropriate manners and participate in therapeutic interventions that are necessary to optimize recovery. This webinar will empower the clinician with a variety of strategies to approach behavior management when it interferes with participation in therapy. Clinicians will use documentation and outcome measures to assist in objective tracking of behavior as it relates to progress in therapy. Case study application will allow the clinician to apply principles and problem solve real life case examples to improve application to 
clinical practice.

INSTRUCTOR
Katie Burress Kestner, PT, DPT, NCS

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

1. Recognize specific behaviors and clinical implications of behaviors that occur following traumatic brain injury
2. Utilize evidence-based techniques to manage behaviors during therapeutic intervention to optimize participation and functional outcomes
3. Identify environmental modifications to reduce the incidence of behaviors
4. Select outcome measures and specific documentation to track
   behavioral manifestations

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. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nursing:

The 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 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Expires on 6/30/2028.

Occupational Therapy:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 13073. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ 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 1.5 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 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 Workers: 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 Hours. 
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.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Katie Burress Kestner, PT, DPT Has nothing to disclose.

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