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Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist (CP019)

Credit Hours

9.25 Scientific Credits

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and apply key concepts in behavioral science, including interdisciplinary team care, clinical empathy, and assessing quality of life, to enhance patient care in rehabilitation settings.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills by practicing the OARS strategies of Motivational Interviewing in interactive sessions, aimed at improving patient engagement and promoting behavior change.
  • Evaluate the role of a clinical psychologist in rehabilitation populations, integrating their perspectives to improve interdisciplinary team collaboration and patient outcomes.

Course Description

Fundamental Principles of Behavioral Science for the Prosthetist Orthotist (CP019)

This Certificate program includes lectures on fundamental concepts related to behavioral science, including interdisciplinary team care, clinical empathy, assessing quality of life, the benefits of good communication, and a clinical psychologist’s perspectives on rehabilitation populations. The program includes an interactive session with audience members practicing the OARS strategies of Motivational Interviewing facilitated by a clinical psychologist.

Event Presenter(s)

Presenter Name(s)

• John Brinkmann, CPO, FAAOP
• Stephen Wegener, PhD, ABPP
• Jacob Lindquist, MSOP, CPO
• Nathan Kearns, MSOP, CPO
• Andrea Sherwood, MPO, CPO

Disclaimer

The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
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