
COVID-19 Outcomes of Inpatient Rehabilitation & Impact on Individuals with Disability in the Community
DESCRIPTION
This webinar will focus on the functional recovery of individuals admitted for COVID-19 related impairments and address how mitigation strategies of the pandemic have impacted individuals with disabilities. Specific data on the rehabilitation progress of patients admitted for COVID-19 inpatient rehabilitation and the relationship of this functional recovery to patient specific factors will be discussed and analyzed. Finally, this webinar will conclude with a thorough review of data that has been gathered on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the health and quality of life of children and adults with disabilities.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Determine the outcomes of inpatient rehabilitation in relation to COVID-19
- Assess the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation strategies has had on people with disabilities
- Determine potential strategies to manage COVID-19 related issues in
the community
FACULTY
Prakash Jayabalan MD, PhD
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nurses:

Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
Renewal Date: 10/1/2025 Expiration Date: 6/30/2027
Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05050. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 8/7/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathologists
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
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