(Nurses) Introduction to the Neuro-IFRAH® Approach in the 24 Hour Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury: A 16 Hour Course for Nurses

This introductory level Neuro-IFRAH® Organization approved 2-day course is designed for nurses who work with adults affected by a stroke or brain injury. This course will place an emphasis on improving participants handling skills including buy not limited to topics of control in sitting & standing, scooting in sitting, transfers, sit to stand and stand to sit, gait, bed mobility and positioning, and care of the affected side.This course consists of lecture and lab sessions. Audio-visual materials will be used to enhance participants learning of the concepts and techniques learned.

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

1 Identify Neuro-IFRAH® concepts related to variables affecting patient’s rehabilitation outcomes

2 Identify strategies to increase incorporation of the affected side and facilitate more normal movement throughout the body during various transitional movements and other functional activities.

3 Demonstrate applications of techniques learned to facilitate more normal movement during various transitional movements and other functional activities.

4 Identify concepts and strategies related to care of the affected side.

5 Demonstrate applications of strategies related to care of the affected side.

6 Modify handling as needed to improve desired outcomes.

7 Identify concepts related to teamwork and carry over in patient progress.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.