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

Johnson College - Health and Science Center
3427 North Main Avenue
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18508

This course will take place at Johnson College campus in the Health and Science Center (HSC) located at 3427 N. Main Avenue Scranton, PA 18508. The lecture will be held in HSC 103 and the lab component will take place in HSC 104. A map that shows available parking will be emailed to registered particpants closer to the course date.

The hosting facility provides a light breakfast and afternoon snack. Lunch is on your own. There are several options for lunch in the area. A few locations are listed below:

  • Panera Bread – 1101 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City, PA 18519
  • Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza – 280 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519
  • Wendy’s – 885 Viewmont Dr, Dickson City, PA 18519
  • Burger King – 524 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508
  • The Loading Dock Bar & Grill – 1206 Harry P O’Neill Hwy, Dunmore, PA 18512

We do not block hotel rooms. However, the hosting facility did provide us a few hotel recommendations in the area. Here are a few options in the area:

  • Microtel Inn & Suite by Wyndham Dickson City – 232 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519 • (570) 483-1704
  • Fairfield Inn Scranton – 949 Viewmont Dr, Scranton, PA 18519 • (570) 346-3222
  • Residence Inn Scranton – 947 Viewmont Dr, Scranton, PA 18519 • (570) 343-5121
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Dickson City – 914 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City, PA 18519 • (570) 507-7500
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Scranton – 1946 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508 • (570) 483-8991

At this time the facility does not have any restrictions on visitors. If anything changes an update will be posted. While there is no dress code for the course, we do recommend you wear comfortable clothing (e.g. athletic wear).

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Registration

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