Rehabilitation For Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Rehabilitation For Patients with Guillain-Barré SyndromeDESCRIPTION Guillain Barr syndrome is a rare neurologic condition that leads to weakness and sensory impairments. Patients with Guillain Barr syndrome often have high rehabilitation needs and benefit greatly from intensive rehabilitation from an interdisciplinary rehabilitation. This talk will cover an overview of the disease, initial medical management, treatment, therapy strategies, and outcomes. LEARNER OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course,

DESCRIPTION
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurologic condition that leads to weakness and sensory impairments. Patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome often have high rehabilitation needs and benefit greatly from intensive rehabilitation from an interdisciplinary rehabilitation. This talk will cover an overview of the disease, initial medical management, treatment, therapy strategies, and outcomes.

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

1. Identify the clinical features of Guillain-Barré syndrome
2. Identify the diagnostic criteria for Guillain-Barré syndrome
3. Discuss different prognostic factors for patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome
4. Counsel patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome regarding common questions asked about their condition

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Leslie Rydberg, MD,

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

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
Nursing:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00436. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 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 1.0 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 1.0 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.

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, OTR/L, BCP - 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:
Leslie Rydberg, MD - Has nothing to disclose.

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