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Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (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.

Overview

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.

Schedule

All online content must be completed before the in-person seminars begin.

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
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

All times are local to the seminar location.

Introduction
8:00 am–8:15 am
Neuroanatomy
8:15 am–8:30 am
Upper Extremity Assessment with Video Lab
8:30 am–9:15 am
BREAK
9:15 am–9:30 am
Lower Extremity Assessment with Video Lab
9:30 am–10:30 am
Motor Learning
10:30 am–11:30 am
LUNCH
11:30 am–12:15 pm
Balance
12:15 pm–2:45 pm
BREAK
2:45 pm–3:00 pm
Vision
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Perceptual Cases and Assessments
4:30 pm–5:00 pm

All times are local to the seminar location.

The Trunk, Core, and Hemiparetic Upper Extremity
8:00 am–12:15 pm
LUNCH
12:15 pm–1:00 pm
LE Spasticity
1:00 pm–1:15 pm
Electrical Stimulation/Biofeedback Lab
1:15 pm–2:15 pm
BREAK
2:15 pm–2:30 pm
Executive Function
2:30 pm–3:45 pm
Intervention Lab
3:45 pm–5:00 pm

All times are local to the seminar location.

Bed Mobility/Sit to Stand/Gait Lab (Break is integrated)
8:00 am–11:00 am
Orthotics
11:00 am–12:00 pm
LUNCH
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
Kinesiology Taping
12:45 pm–1:45 pm
BREAK
1:45 pm–2:00 pm
Case Studies
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
CSRS Testing Information
2:30 pm–3:00 pm

Venue

University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

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

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