Interdisciplinary Seminar Series Archive Listing
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
When should therapists make referrals for diagnostic imaging?
Location: BIC G09
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presenter: Robert Berg, MD, PT, MA
Objectives
- Discuss the major diagnostic imaging modalities likely to be utilized in patients treated by physical and occupational therapists.
- Give 3 examples of patient scenarios when a therapist should recommend diagnostic imaging to rule out serious medical pathology.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Interdisciplinary Respiratory Management of the Tetraplegic Patient
Location: BIC G9
Presenters
- Diane Ulmer, OTR/L, Spinal Cord Program Manager, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Rebecca Wills, BA, CRT, Pulmonary Program Manager, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska
Objectives
- Develop observation skills needed for goal setting for interdisciplinary respiratory management of patients with tetraplegia
- Be able to identify treatment techniques for interdisciplinary management of the respiratory system
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Candidates Health Plans: What They May Mean for the Therapy Professions
Location BIC G9
Presenters
- Dr. Richard O’Brien, MD, FACP, University Professor, Center for Health Policy and Ethics
- Dr. Helene Lohman, OTR/L, OTD, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
- Dr. Bob Sandstrom, PT, PhD, Associate Professor/Department Chair Physical Therapy
Objectives
- Overview the health plans of the presidential candidates
- Discuss how the health plans could affect the therapy professions
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