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Continuing Education Course Calendar

Thank you for your interest in the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Academy. Below you will find a list of continuing education courses offered at RIC at 345 East Superior Street in Chicago, Illinois.

To register online for one of the courses listed below follow the corresponding "Register Now" link. If you would prefer to register for a course by mail or by fax, click this link to download the RIC Academy printable registration form (pdf). After you download and print the form, either fax it (if paying by credit card) to 312-238-4451 or mail your completed registration with check payment to the address listed in the "Contact The Academy" section on the right side of this page.

Special Notice for RIC Employees and Staff at Strategic Alliances

Please note that RIC Academy courses often have limited seats available for RIC employees and staff employed by our strategic alliances. To find out if there are seats available for a particular course, please contact Mary Eugene at 312-238-4251 or at meugene@ric.org.

2008

May

5/9

The Pre-Conference workshop is now Closed!

Pre-Conference Workshop: Physical Examination of the Pelvis and Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy and Post-Partum


 

$165
Intended Audience physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals
5/9 - 5/10

This course is now Closed!

Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Exercise in Pregnancy and Post-Partum -- A Symposium on Women's Health


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$475
Intended Audience physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, nurse practitioners, physiatrists, family practice physicians, internists and obstetrician/gynegologists Closed!
5/12 - 5/13

Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Cognitive-Linguistic Function in Adults with Dementia, Aphasia or Traumatic Brain Injury

*Please note that the printed brochure contains an error in the course dates. The correct dates are Monday, May 12, 2008 and Tuesday, May 13, 2008. We apologize for any inconvenience this error may have caused.

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$450
Intended Audience: speech-language pathologists Register Now

June

6/6 - 6/7

Improving Upper Extremity Motor Recovery Following Stroke: A Volitional Approach to Stroke Treatment Using the Saebo Arm Training Program


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$475

Intended Audience:

occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants

Register Now
6/12 - 6/13

Neuroscience in the 21st Century: The Whole Brain Approach to Rehabilitation

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$450
Intended Audience:

speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants

Register Now
6/13 - 6/14

Facilitating Hand Function/Fine Motor Control in Functional Activities: Treatment Approaches for Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

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Register Before June 1, 2008 to receive the reduced rate of $450.00

This discount does not apply to the group rates.

Intended Audience: occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants Register Now
6/21 - 6/22

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Approach to Gait Training -- A Lab Course


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$500

Intended Audience:

physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapists

Register Now

July

7/14 - 7/15

Management of Pediatric Dysphagia 
(The 2-Day Course)

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$450
Intended Audience: speech-language pathologists Register Now
7/14 - 7/16

Management of Pediatric Dysphagia     
Case Study Interpretation - Advanced 
(The 3-Day Course)

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$615
Intended Audience: speech-language pathologists Register Now
7/17 - 7/19

The Master Clinician's Approach to Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of Selected Shoulder Conditions: Emphasis on Evidence Based Practice

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$675
Intended Audience:  physical therapist assistants and physical therapists;  occupational therapy assistants; occupational therapists Register Now
7/18 - 7/19

**2008 Pain Conference - Examining Issues in Opioid Management**

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$395 prior to July 1 $420 after July

Intended Audience This conference is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who have an interest in enhancing their knowledge in the treatment of chronic pain.
Register Now
7/23 - 7/24

Enhancing and Enabling Function - Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course

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$625
Intended Audience: physiatrists, residents, physical therapist, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers and nurses Register Now

Evening Laboratory Sessions

7/23

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

PNF: Facilitating the Available Core and Extremities for Function - Optional Evening Laboratory Session

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$75
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/23

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Overview of Wound Care - Optional Evening Laboratory Session

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$50

Intended

Audience:

physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and nurses Register Now
7/23

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Pain Mechanism and Mechanical Diagnosis to Prescribe Wheelchair Seating and Positioning - Optional Evening Laboratory Session

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$75
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/24

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Intermediate Wheelchair Skills - Optional Evening Laboratory Session

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$50
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/24

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Mobile Arm Support: Advances in SCI - Optional Evening Laboratory Session

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$50
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now

Post-Course Workshops

7/25

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Orthoses and Surgical Interventions for Hand Function for Patients with Tetraplegia - Post Course Workshop

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$90
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/25

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Para Gait Training - Post Course Workshop

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$90
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/25

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training: Use of Evidence to Facilitate Walking Recovery in SCI and Stroke - Post Course Workshop

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$90
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now
7/25

(Annual Spinal Cord Interdisciplinary Course)

Wheelchair and Seating Considerations for Individuals with SCI - Post Course Workshop

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$90
Intended Audience: physicians, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Register Now

August

8/11 - 8/12

Rehabilitation of Movement Disorders: A Unique and Practical Approach

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$450
Intended Audience: neurologists, physiatrists, residents, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other professionals interested in parkinson’s disease and movement disorders Register Now

September

9/13-9/14

Physical Therapy for Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Post-Partum

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$500
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists Register Now
9/11-9/12

**New Course**  Aquatic Therapy - Four Options Available

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Option #1 - Attend the 2-day course which includes Aquatic Lumbar Stabilization Techniques and Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Techniques (land portion and in-pool lab sessions)

Option #2 - Attend the 2-day course  which includes Aquatic Lumbar Stabilization Techniques and Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Techniques (land portion only)

Option #3 - Attend the 1-day course - Aquatic Lumbar Stabilization Techniques (land portion and in-pool lab sessions)

Option #4 - Attend the 1-day course - Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Techniques (land portion and in-pool lab sessions)

 

9/11-9/12

Option #1

Pediatric and Adult Aquatic Therapy: Emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice (Land Portion and In-Pool Lab Sessions)

 

$500
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapists Register Now
9/11-9/12

Option #2 

Pediatric and Adult Aquatic Therapy: Emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice (Land Portion Only!)

 

$250
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapists Register Now
9/11

Option #3

Aquatic Lumbar Stabilization Techniques (Land Portion & In-Pool Session)

 

$250
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapists Register Now
9/12

Option #4

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy Techniques (Land Portion & In-Pool Session)

 

$250
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapists Register Now

Contact The Academy

RIC Academy
Wesley M. & Suzanne S. Dixon
Education & Training Center
345 East Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
Ph.: 312-238-6042  Fax: 312-238-4451
education@ric.org
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Page Updated Wednesday, May 07, 2008