June 28-30, 2024 Fort Wayne, IN CSRS - SOLD OUT - Stroke CertificationStroke Certification

About the CSRS™

The CSRS™ enables physical and occupational therapists to become preeminent stroke clinicians through a rigorous set of courses culminating in a written examination and internationally-recognized credential. The program consists of a four-tiered, stroke educational program.

The certification begins with 9-hours of foundational content, delivered via an online learning management system. This content includes foundational concepts in stroke and neurorehabilitation (e.g., motor learning; neuroanatomy), and lays the groundwork for live labs and didactics. Required “knowledge checks” are delivered after each online learning module. After completing all of the online learning content, attendees take part in live didactics and labs which build on this core knowledge, occurring in a Friday-Saturday-Sunday format on a single weekend. The four-course series culminates in an online test administered via a secure website. Successful test completion with a score of 80% or above grants the CSRS™ certification, which are placed behind one’s professional credentials.

Seminar Schedule

Day 1 Online Training Module - Must be completed prior to coming to live instructions on days 2-4

Evidence-Informed Practice: Process and Resources 45 minutes

Basic Neuroanatomy 45 minutes

Introduction to Neuroplasticity 30 minutes

Introduction to Motor Learning 20 minutes

Vision Anatomy and Visual Deficits 30 minutes

Perceptual Processes and Disorders 45 minutes

Shoulder Anatomy and Posture 30 minutes

Spasticity Measurement

Pain 40 minutes

Edema 20 minutes

Introduction to Balance Impairments 30 minutes

Fundamentals of Gait 20 minutes

Kinesiology Taping 20 minutes

Fundamentals of Electrical Stimulation 30 minutes

Mental Practice, Action Observation, and Mirror Therapy 30 minutes

Modified Constraint Induced Therapies 30 minutes

Psychosocial Conditions and Techniques 30 minutes

Pusher Syndrome 30 minutes

Day 2 (All Times Reflect Local Time at the Course Site Location)

8:00 to 8:15 Introduction

8:15 to 8:30 Neuroanatomy

8:30 to 9:15 UE Assessment

9:15 to 9:30 BREAK

9:30 to 10:30 LE Assessment

10:30 to 11:30 Motor Learning

11:30 to 12:15 LUNCH

12:15 to 2:45 Balance

2:45 to 3:00 Break

3:00 to 4:30 Vision

4:30 to 5:00 Perceptual Treatment and Assessment

Day 3 (All Times Reflect Local Time at the Course Site Location)

8:00 to 8:15 The Trunk and Core

8:15 to 9:05 The Upper Quadrant and Hemiparetic Shoulder: Support Strategies

9:05 to 11:05 Scapular Mobilization and Lateral Rotation Techniques

11:05 to 11:50 UE Spasticity

11:50 to 12:15 Distal UE Movement and UE Wrap-Up

12:15 to 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 to 1:15 LE Spasticity

1:15 to 2:15 Electrical Stimulation Lab

2:15 to 2:30 BREAK

2:30 to 3:45 Executive Function

3:45 to 5:00 Intervention Lab

Day 4 (All Times Reflect Local Time at the Course Site Location)

8:00 to 11:00 Bed Mobility/Sit to Stand/Gait Lab (BREAK IS INTEGRATED)

11:00 to 12:00 Orthotics

12:00 to 12:45 LUNCH

12:45 to 1:45 Kinesiology Taping

1:45 to 2:00 BREAK

2:00 to 2:30 Case Studies

2:30 to 3:00 CSRS Testing Information

Location and Directions

This course is being held at the University of Saint Francis located at 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808. The course will be held in the Doermer Health Sciences Center (which is #22 on the campus map that will be provided to participants). Free parking is available at the front of the building. The facility will provide a light breakfast and a snack at the afternoon break. Lunch is on your own. The cafeteria will be open on Friday from 11:30-1:00 pm. Additional fast food restaurants in the area include:
Arby’s, King Gyros, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, Chick-fil-A, Noodles & Company, Chipotle, Panda Express, Culvers, Starbucks, California Burgers
Coney Island, Chicken Salad Chicks, Subway, Wendy’s, and 816 Pint & Slice. While there is no dress code for the course, we do recommend you wear comfortable clothing (e.g. athletic wear).

While we do not make hotel recommendations or block rooms, the hosting facility did provide us a list of hotels in the area that you may wish to review as you make your travel plans.
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center - 1020 Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802•(260) 420-1100
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown -223 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802•(260) 247-6915
The Bradley - 204 W Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802•(260) 428-4018
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center- 1150 S Harrison St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802•(260) 490-3629
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Wayne Southwest - 7737 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804•(260) 436-1000
Comfort Suites South - 5775 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804•(260) 436-4300
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne - 8615 US-24, Fort Wayne, IN 46804•(260) 435-1777
Holiday Inn Purdue – Fort Wayne, an IHG Hotel - 4111 Paul Shaffer Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825•(260) 482-3800
Hyatt Place Fort Wayne – Northwest - 111 W Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825•(260) 471-8522
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Wayne North - 3949 Ice Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46805•(260) 483-1160

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Registration

This course has already occurred. Please explore one of our upcoming CSRS courses.

Downloads

Welcome to CSRS!™

All course materials will be posted for your course under the My Courses tab approximately 10 days before the live seminar weekend. Please download the ZIP files for your sessions. These files include PDF copies of the slides that we will use during the CSRS™ sessions and additional assessments/exercises/handouts that we will use during the course.

Please note that no paper copies of these documents will be available at the course site. Wireless access can sometimes be touchy as we all know. So, we advise you to have a back up plan – make sure to download or print your materials in advance of the course, as Internet access can sometimes be unreliable!

The course documents are in PDF format and can be read using Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader for free.

Also, as a friendly reminder, you are responsible for signing in and out during the courses, and for completing your evaluation and printing your certificate at the conclusion of the course.