Course Description:

 People with spinal cord injuries and those who care for them want to achieve the best possible outcome and quality of life post injury. This year’s SCI Symposium brings together experts in the field to discuss key topics – including special considerations for pediatric patients, dysphagia issues with SCI rehabilitation and sexual intimacy for SCI survivors. Other key topics include adaptive video gaming, accessibility options for an active lifestyle, bone density issues and management, and bowel and bladder management. All participants will benefit from the patient story on transitioning to home and the caregiver role.

Course Link:
https://educationacademy.maryfreebed.com/#/public-dashboard
CE Value (credits): 6.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Contact Information:
Bonita Pawloski
616-840-8292
bonita.pawloski@maryfreebed.com

Course Description:

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional and mental health of patients, families and caregivers. Anxiety, distress and depression are common feelings during this life-changing experience as roles at home, work and school can be affected. The seventh annual conference will bring together expert inter-professional faculty presenting important topics aimed to provide the professionals caring for cancer patients evidence-based information about mental health and wellbeing, sexuality and optimizing nutrition. Other key topics include pain management strategies, surgical approaches, potential side effects and rehabilitation management strategies to improve the patient’s quality of life.

Course Link:
https://educationacademy.maryfreebed.com/#/public-dashboard
CE Value (credits): 6.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Contact Information:
Bonita Pawloski
616-840-8292
bonita.pawloski@maryfreebed.com

Course Description:

The goal of clinicians who work with patients with a traumatic brain injury is to help them live and function as independently as possible. The 37th annual Western Michigan Brain Injury Network symposium provides valuable information on caregiver education and the caregiver perspective, the transition from pediatrics to adulthood with a TBI and post-traumatic confusional state. The use of telehealth has become extremely important as we strive to provide the best care possible during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Education on how to implement a new telehealth program and a panel discussion on the successes and challenges of using telehealth with TBI patients will benefit all participants.

Course Link:
https://educationacademy.maryfreebed.com/#/public-dashboard
CE Value (credits): 6.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Contact Information:
Bonita Pawloski
616-840-8292
bonita.pawloski@maryfreebed.com