Quality International Rehabilitation Services : A Global Perspective of Programs and Providers (822999)

Friday, October 23, 2020

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST

Presenter(s)

Mark Kovic, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Associate Director & Associate Professor
Midwestern Unviersity
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Presentation Slides
Christine M. MacDonell, FACRM

Managing Director, Medical Rehabilitation and International Aging Services
CARF International
Tucson, Arizona
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Julia To Dutka, EdD

Chief Strategy Officer
CGFNS International
Philadephia, Pennsylvania
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Richard Oliver, PhD

Health Professions and Higher Education Specialist
University of Missouri
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

This symposium will explore the work of numerous organizations that have identified the need for an international certification for rehabilitation nurses who are a critical component of care in hospitals, clinics, and community-based rehabilitation. Presentations will focus on the work of organizations and individuals who have brought educational opportunities and quality standards to multiple countries and programs that engage nursing staff who are enthusiastic to enhance their skills and knowledge of rehabilitation nursing. Numerous opportunities for international rehabilitation nurses to participate in field reviews and study groups for the certification exam are available.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to actively participate with an international group of rehabilitation leaders committed to improving rehabilitation care internationally.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the difference between accreditation and certification and how they work together to impact quality.
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify the need for rehabilitation nursing international certification.
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand how discipline-specific certification was developed.
Upon completion, participant will be able to list potential roles for rehabilitation services in the certification process.