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15 CEUs for Occupational Therapists
Courses that Build off Each Other to Reach a CNSI Certification
CNSI 1
Evaluating + Exercising the Brain
Associate patient symptoms to brain dysfunction. Learn how to assess the brain for weaknesses in specific regions. User-friendly charts will be provided to easily start mapping brain dysfunction and incorporate brain exercises within your patients’ plan of care.
Discuss how to use brain-based STG to reach functional LTG. By the end of the course, you will have a resource binder and the tools to see significant improvements in patient outcomes. After completing the post-exam, the occupational therapist will be registered as a CNSI Practitioner- level 1. A level 1 CNSI practitioner will have access to consult with CNSI Certified Practitioners to clarify course material and assist with difficult cases.
Hierarchy and basic pathways of the central nervous system.
Brain Regions covered:
- Lobes: Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital
- Cerebellum
- Right vs Left hemisphere and the sagittal plane.
CNSI 2
Brainstem & Vestibular Rehab
Have confidence in treating balance disorders and headache/migraines. Learn how to effectively provide vestibular input and training as well as how it relates to proprioception and posture to train the brain out of sensory processing dysfunction. Develop an understanding of how these vestibular and brainstem dysfunctions can lead to other symptoms, such as anxiety and in-attentiveness.
The therapist will have their own resource binder for reference and after completing the post-exam, the occupational therapist will be registered as a CNSI Practitioner- level 2.
Vestibular: when it’s not BPPV
- Dizziness and Giddiness
- Peripheral vs Central Vestibular Processing
- Sensory Processing Dysfunction
Brainstem: pons, vestibular nuclei, mesencephalon
- Vertical plane
Cranial Nerve Testing
Migraines
CNSI 3
Mood, Movement, and Neuro Fatigue
Learn the signs of overstimulation and how to provide the “just-right” amount of input. Assess for signs of basal ganglia involvement, including tics, intentional tremors, and rigidity of movement. Become knowledgeable regarding adding basal ganglia input to your treatments. After completing the post-exam, the occupational therapist will be registered as a CNSI Practitioner- level 3.
Avoiding patient crash, including headaches, nausea
Basal Ganglia:
- Tics and Movement disorders
- Perceived versus Actual
CNSI 4
Peripheral vs Central Nervous System Evaluation and Management
Effectively identify when your findings are peripheral impairments versus a central nervous system deficit. After completing the post-exam, the occupational therapist will be registered as a CNSI Practitioner- level 4.
Tightness (central) vs Weakness (peripheral)
Impingement vs Brain
CNSI 5
Spinal and Autonomic Disorders
Identify the disorders and become comfortable discussing the pathology and providing treatment interventions. Gather judgement as to when and where to refer clients. After completing the post-exam, the occupational therapist will be registered as a CNSI Practitioner- level 5.
POTS
CNSI 6
Systemic Pathology and Its Effect on Neuro Rehab
Have confidence in identifying the first signs of disease, such as MS, as well as systematic issues that would affect your outcomes. Learn how to gather resources in your area and find practitioners for referrals. Guide your clients to appropriate practitioners based on their specialty and your findings. Become a CNSI Certified Practitioner and expert in Neuro Rehab! Potentially gain employment as a consultant for new CNSI practitioners.
Oxygen
Inflammation
Autoimmune