Title: Understanding Unilateral Spatial Neglect in the CVA Patient

Presenter: Paula McKethan, LOT, CLT

Date: June 11, 2020

Time: 6-7:30pm

CEU: 1.5 units

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting (can be watched from any computer location with internet access)

Cost: You must register for this event. Visit the Online District Meeting Information page to learn more and to register.

• Members: FREE
• Non-Members:
• OT/OTA: $20
• Student: $10

Learning Objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of the classifications of Unilateral Spatial Neglect and distinguish between the classification
2. Identify and understanding assessment tools used to test USN
3. Understand the benefits and limitations with USN assessment tools.
4. Develop better knowledge of the pathophysiology for USN
5. Identify treatment strategies for USN and the effectiveness of these rehabilitation interventions
6. Distinguish between USN and other Visual Impairments

Outline of the Program Content: 
This course will allow clinicians to have a better understanding of USN by gaining knowledge of the pathophysiology of USN, understanding assessment tools and the limitations used for USN, and learning the effectiveness of treatment interventions used for USN. Clinicians will be able to identify based on this knowledge which strategies might be most effective for treating their clients USN. Evidenced base information will be presented on assessment tools and treatment interventions.

A large portion of our adult clients suffer from a CVA involving USN. Evidenced based information will be presented to help clinicians know which assessments and interventions will be most valuable for their adult clients in the recovery of their patient who presents with USN.