Continuing education program for physical therapists set for 2019

The University of Arkansas-Cossatot Physical Therapist Assistant Program will hold a continuing education course for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists assistants and occupational therapy assistants on March 9- 10 on the Ashdown campus.

The introductory course, “Management of Adults with Neuromotor Disorders,” will include both lecture and lab. The Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association will facilitate the two-day course and will collect all registrations and monies via the NDTA website.

This seminar will provide participants with current information about NDT, best practices in neuro rehabilitation and review core NDT principles. Lecture, lab, demonstration, task analysis, problem-solving and experiential learning are designed to help participants improve their assessment and treatment skills for adults with neuromotor disorders. This practical hands-on training is important and relevant for all professions and practice settings in order to produce the most optimal outcomes. Course instructional material is relevant for beginners to advanced practitioners.

Jason Knox, PT, C/NDT, will facilitate the seminar. He is the manager of a neuro rehabilitation program and a physical therapist in private practice. He has nearly 20 years of experience working with stroke, brain injury, and other neurologically impaired adults in the acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community home health phases of care. Knox has been involved in teaching NDT courses for 15 years throughout North America and internationally and is an NDTA Instructor for adult patient populations and every type of healthcare provider.

For NDTA members the course cost is $375 and for nonmembers it is $500. To register or for more information, visit www.cccua.edu/NDT.