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.

Registration opens October 20, 8:00 pm EST

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.

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 three day in person format.

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. We reserve the right to disallow admission to live course portions if online content has not been completed.

Evidence-Informed Practice
45 minutes
Basic Neuroanatomy
45 minutes
Introduction to Neuroplasticity
30 minutes
Introduction to Motor Learning
30 minutes
Vision Anatomy and Visual Deficits
40 minutes
Perceptual Processes and Disorders
45 minutes
Shoulder Anatomy and Posture
30 minutes
Spasticity Measurement
15 minutes
Pain
40 minutes
Edema
20 minutes
Introduction to Balance Impairments
30 minutes
Assessment of Balance
30 minutes
Bed Mobility and Sit to Stand
30 minutes
Fundamentals of Gait
20 minutes
Lower Extremity Orthotics
15 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–10:00 am
Motor Learning
10:00 am–10:45 am
Vision
10:45 am–12:00 pm
LUNCH
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
Balance
12:45 pm–3:00 pm
BREAK
3:00 pm–3:15 pm
Perceptual Cases and Assessments
3:15 pm–4:00 pm
Putting It All Together Lab: Building Interventions for Your Setting
4:00 pm–5:00 pm

All times are local to the seminar location.

The Trunk, Core, and Hemiparetic Upper Extremity
8:00 am–12:00 pm
LUNCH
12:00 pm–12:45 pm
LE Spasticity
12:45 pm–1:05 pm
Electrical Stimulation/Biofeedback Lab
1:05 pm–2:00 pm
BREAK
2:00 pm–2:15 pm
Executive Function
2:15 pm–3:30 pm
Intervention Lab
3:30 pm–5:00 pm

All times are local to the seminar location.

Sit to Stand and Gait with lab (Break is integrated)
8:00 am–11:30 am
LUNCH
11:30 pm–12:15 pm
Orthotics
12:15 pm–1:00 pm
Kinesiology Taping lab
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Case Studies
2:00 pm–2:30 pm
CSRS Testing Information
2:30 pm–3:00 pm

Venue

University of Alabama at Birmingham
1716 9th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35294

This course will be held in Birmingham, Alabama at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the School of Health Professions (SHPB) located at 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294.  The course will be held in the School of Health Professions Building- SHPB rooms 235- 237.

Parking is located in Deck 9A (an interactive map can be found at this link ) located at 1602 9th Ave S Birmingham, Alabama 35233.  The deck will have “Permit Parking Only” sign but there will be an attendant there to open the gate.  Once you have parked your car in the deck, take the elevator or stairs to the 1st floor to exit the deck. You will travel up a set of stairs and enter the Learning Resource Center entrance. Someone will be at the door to badge participants into the building. Please note that parking is $8/day.

The hosting facility will provide a light breakfast and afternoon snack.  Lunch is on your own.  A few local suggestions include:

  • Al’s Deli and Grill 1629 10th Ave So. 35294 (closest)
  • Panera at UAB Hospital 1802 6th Ave S 35233 (North Pavilion)
  • Chick Fil A UAB Hospital 625 19th St S 35233 (Jefferson Towers)
  • UAB Hospital Food Court 1802 6th Ave S 35233 (North Pavilion)
  • Newk’s Eatery 611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S. 35233
  • Magic Wok 401 19th St S 35233
  • Arbys 2100 7th Ave S 35233
  • Shawarma Time 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd #103B 35233
  • Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes 2112 7th Ave S 35233
While there is no dress code for the course, we do recommend you wear comfortable clothing (e.g. athletic wear).
We do not make hotel recommendations or block rooms.  However, the following is a list of hotels provided by hosting facility that are near the facility:
  • Hotel Indigo 1023 20th St S Birmingham 35205
  • Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB 808 20th St S Birmingham 35205
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB 1016 20th St S Birmingham 35205
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB 821 20th St S  Birmingham 35205

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Registration

Registration opens:
October 20, 2026 8:00 pm EST