Course
Rehab complications + safety (Intermediate clinician)
Intermediate clinician sequence on common rehab-phase complications and safety: dysphagia, spasticity/shoulder pain, falls risk, return to driving/work considerations, and practical monitoring/escalation themes
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate110 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — follow local protocols and SLP/PT/OT/PM&R guidance.
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Treat airway compromise, suspected aspiration, and sudden neurologic decline as emergencies—escalate immediately per protocol.
What you'll learn
- Identify common rehab-phase complications and what to monitor
- Apply swallow safety and aspiration pneumonia prevention concepts
- Use a goal-based approach to spasticity/shoulder pain/contracture prevention
- Communicate safety risks and referrals clearly in outpatient/inpatient handoffs
Lesson sequence
- 1. Post-stroke dysphagia guideline deep dive (screening, assessment, treatment options)
- 2. Spasticity management options (multidisciplinary concepts)
- 3. Spasticity + shoulder pain + contracture prevention (rehab complications)
- 4. Falls prevention at home + when to use alerts (patient/caregiver safety)
- 5. Return to driving/work/school (functional + legal considerations)
Capstone
- Write a one-paragraph rehab safety handoff: biggest risks + what to watch for + who to call
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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