AOTA

Instructor:

Cherise Coleman,OTDS  

Cedar Crest College                                                                                                                                

Allentown, PA

Teri Krassen OTD, MHA, OTR/L

Assistant Professor

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA

Description:

Myasthenia Gravis is a rare autoimmune disorder that impacts 20 in 100,000 people. Due to the lack of recognition from health care providers and its rarity, Occupational Therapy (OT) does not often treat this population. By the completion of this course, OT practitioners will be able to explain the signs, symptoms, and prevalence of Myasthenia Gravis. They will be able to discuss the occupational impact, identify and initiate the significant role OT practitioners have with the individuals diagnosed, and advocate for a role with this population.

EARN: .15 AOTA CEUs  (1.5 contact hours; 1.88 NBCOT PDUs)

Learning Objectives:

Following this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the signs, symptoms and prevalence of Myasthenia Gravis.
2. Discuss the impact of Myathenia Gravis on occupational performance and engagement
3. Identify occupational therapys' role in managing the barriers to occupation due to the disruption of occupational performance.

Level: Introductory

AOTA categories:  Domain and the Process

Audience: OT and OTA