Course Description

Unlike lecture-style courses, this 2-day intensive is entirely lab-based, designed for physical and occupational therapists who work with individuals with neurological impairments. Through real-time, case-based problem-solving, participants will refine their clinical reasoning and hands-on handling skills to tackle the full spectrum of functional mobility challenges seen in neuro rehab.

What You’ll Learn

Therapists will practice and progress handling techniques for:

• Lower-functioning clients: bed mobility, transfers, and early upright activity

• Higher-functioning clients: gait training, stair negotiation, reactive balance, and advanced transitions

Throughout the course, we emphasize motor learning principles—intensity, salience, error augmentation, and external cues—to improve retention, carryover, and maximize therapeutic engagement.

Included with Registration

• 1 hour of pre-recorded content covering foundational motor learning and preparatory concepts

• Post-course video access to treatment strategies created during the course for ongoing application

2026 Course Dates & Times

• February 14–15, 2026 (Saturday/Sunday) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• August 13–14, 2026 (Thursday/Friday) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• November 14–15, 2026 (Saturday/Sunday) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Nazareth University, Rochester, New York

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email at least 14 days prior to the course start date to receive a refund, minus a $75 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the course.

Continuing Education Credit

This course is approved for continuing education credit for physical and occupational therapists in New York State.

Participants from other states will be provided with all necessary documentation—including the course agenda, learning objectives, instructor bios, and certificate of completion—to assist with self-submission for CEU approval through their individual state licensing boards.

New York CEU Approvals for PT and OT:

Nazareth University is a continuing education provider by NBCOT for PDUs for renewal of Occupational Therapy Certification. This course is approved for 16 PDUs (1.6CEUs).

Nazareth University is an Approved Provider of continuing education by the New York State Board for Physical Therapy. This course is approved for 19.2 contact hours (1.9 CEUs).