Fall 2014 Course Calendar
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan’s (RIM) Education and
Research Academy offers a variety
of continuing education courses. As
a teaching hospital and leader in the
field of physical medicine and
rehabilitation, we are dedicated to
serving the patients in our
community by advancing the
education of our staff and other
professionals in our industry.
Registration
Complete all registration online by visiting
www.regonline.com/coursesRIM unless
otherwise indicated in the course description.
Registration Deadline
Class sizes are limited so register early! Registration
closes ten days prior to the start date of the course.
Cancellation Policy
Tuition will be refunded less a $30 processing fee if
written notification is sent to Julie Kiefer Eaman at
jeaman@dmc.org 14 days prior to the course.
RIM employees will be refunded less a $5 processing fee
if written notification is sent to jeaman@dmc.org 14 days
prior to the course.
Otherwise, no refund will be given. RIM reserves the right
to cancel seven days prior to a course date. In that case
you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Questions or concerns? Contact Julie Kiefer Eaman at
313.745.1149 or jeaman@dmc.org
Stroke: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Basics and Beyond
Tuesday September 23, 2014
Participants will receive an overview of evidence based literature and
medical considerations for the inpatient rehabilitation of patients after
stroke. A practical patient case approach will allow immediate application
to enhance treatment progression while maximizing safety.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 Interpret medical considerations to safely initiate treatment and
determine functional prognosis.
 Discuss clinical reasoning choices and progression of a patient after a
stroke.
 Perform hands on techniques to enhance functional mobility training.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Ramona Kneeland, PT, DPT, NCS, Supervisor,
Rehabilitation Services DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is an
APTA Neurologic Certified Specialist with over eight years of experience
treating patients with neurological dysfunction in a variety of settings.
Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
Course Hours:
Registration: 4:30 pm
Course: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact Hours: 3
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $20.00
Sinai-Grace Employees: $49.00
External Registrants: $99.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants
Register online at Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Snacks provided
Functional Core
Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12, 2014
This lab based course offers a systematic approach to
assessing and treating the core mobility and stability.
Evaluation and treatment techniques based on Shirley
Sahrmann, Gray Cook, Gary Gray, and Stuart McGill will
be presented. Progressive strategies to core dysfunction,
including transverse abdominis activation, basic
stabilization exercises, global core work, and functional
training from the ground up will be demonstrated and
practiced.
Location:
RIM at Franklin Athletic Club
29350 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, Michigan 48034
Instructor: Tony Robles ATC, Sports Performance Specialist at the
Detroit Medical Center’s Sports Performance Academy. Tony has a
special interest in osteopathic manual medicine and analyzing athletes’
basic functional movements to enhance their ability to perform their
sport. In his past role as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Alabama State,
Tony was responsible for men’s basketball, women’s soccer, men’s
baseball and men’s and women’s track and field teams.
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists,
Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Trainers
Course Hours:
Registration: 8:00 am
October 11: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
October 12: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Contact Hours: 11
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $30.00
Sinai-Grace Employees: $229.00
External Registrants: $279.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Evaluation and Treatment of the
Wrist and Hand:
A Sports Medicine Approach
Saturday October 25 and Sunday October 26, 2014
This class will teach evaluation and treatment techniques for a
wide range of acute, post surgical and chronic conditions of the
wrist, hand and fingers. Lab will include bracing/taping, manual
therapy techniques and exercise progressions. Common
Sports Medicine conditions will be included.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Laura Ramus PT ATC has 24 years of experience treating
orthopedic / sports medicine injuries in professional, collegiate, high
school and amateur athletes. She is currently the Supervisor for the
DMC Sports Performance Academy.
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Therapists, Occupational
Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants,
Rehabilitation Trainers
Course Hours:
Registration 8:00 am
October 25 8: 8:30am-4:00 pm
October 26: 8:30am-1:00pm
Contact Hours: 11
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $30.00
Sinai-Grace Employees $299.00
External Registrants: $349.00
Class is limited to 30 registrants
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Orthopedic Kinesiotaping
Saturday November 1, 2014
Learn the fundamental concepts of kinesiotaping and the unique properties of
Kinesio Tex Tape. Lab sessions will provide time to practice applying tape to relax
overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles and decrease pain and swelling. The
Six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon
and Lymphatic) and their application to a variety of UE, LE and Spine conditions will
be presented.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Brasza Center
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructors: Laura Ramus PT ATC has 24 years of experience treating
orthopedic / sports medicine injuries in professional, collegiate, high
school and amateur athletes. She is currently the Supervisor for the
DMC Sports Performance Academy.
Lindsey Ireland, PT, DPT, CKTP, Physical Therapist, RIM treats
patients with orthopedic injuries at RIM Brasza and is a therapist on the
Return to Work team. She is a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner.
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists,
Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical
Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Trainers
Course Hours:
Registration 8:00 am
Course: 8:30am-4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 7
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $50.00
Sinai-Grace Employees $199.00
External Registrants: $249.00
Class is limited to 30 registrants.
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Traumatic Brain Injury: Inpatient
Rehabilitation Basics and Beyond
Wednesday November 5, 2014
Participants will receive an overview of evidence based literature and
medical considerations for the inpatient rehabilitation of patients after TBI.
A practical patient case approach will allow immediate application to
enhance treatment progression while maximizing safety. By the end of
the course, participants will be able to:
 Interpret medical considerations to safely initiate treatment and
determine functional prognosis.
 Discuss clinical reasoning choices and progression after a TBI.
 Perform hands on techniques to enhance functional mobility training
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Ramona Kneeland, PT, DPT, NCS, Supervisor,
Rehabilitation Services DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is an
APTA Neurologic Certified Specialist with over eight years of experience
treating patients with neurological dysfunction in a variety of settings.
Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
Course Hours:
Registration: 4:30 pm
Course: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact Hours: 3
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $20.00
Sinai-Grace Employees: $49.00
External Registrants: $99.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Snacks provided
Adapted Sports
Friday November 14, 2014
This course will introduce clinicians to a variety of
adaptive sports including hand cycling, swimming,
wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. Coaches
and instructors will describe the sports and methods to
encourage participation by both beginner and elite
athletes. Course participants will learn about
equipment and rules for each sport through lecture,
discussion and hands-on activity. Resource
information will also be provided.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Sue Boeve, Sr. CTRS at RIM, Certified Disability Sport
Specialist, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Industry Certified (ATRIC),
Burdenko Certified, Arthritis Aquatics Certified, Risk and Safety
Training for Pools Certified (RAST), Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Occupational
Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists,
Physical Therapist Assistants, therapeutic Recreation Specialists
Course Hours:
Registration: 8:00 am
Course: 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 7
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $30.00
Sinai-Grace Employees: $149.00
External Registrants: $199.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Massage and Rehabilitation
Saturday December 6, 2014
Soft tissue techniques can aide in the reduction of pain, edema,
muscle hypertension, fascial restrictions, and increase ROM,
circulation, mobility, and flexibility. Basic soft tissue assessment
will be discussed through the class. Direct skin contact as well
as non skin contact techniques will be demonstrated. This class
will be 90% hands on and will address techniques for various
areas of the body including gluteals and legs, cervical and
shoulders, paraspinals and pects, feet and scalp. Participants
with be practicing on each other. Please wear light weight
clothes and bring a pair of shorts. Be prepared to undress
from the waist up to practice certain techniques.
Discretion will be used.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Brasza Center
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Janet Szwabowski, PTA, Nationally Certified Massage
Therapist. A PTA at RIM Northwest Detroit Center, Janet graduated from
Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2001. She taught the “Hands On” class
of their core curriculum for eight years and numerous public classes.
Janet has worked privately for spas, clinics, and recently completed her
3rd season as the Massage Therapist for the Detroit Tigers.
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists,
Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical
Therapist Assistants, Rehabilitation Trainers, RNs, LPNs
Course Hours:
Registration 8:00 am
Course: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 6.5
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $30.00
Sinai-Grace Employees $149.00
External Registrants: $199.00
Class is limited to 30 registrants.
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Contact hours will be applied for through the Detroit Medical Center (OH-292, 5/7/2011) which is an
approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an
accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Gross Human Anatomy of the Upper
and Lower Quandrants
Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1, 2015
Registration for this course closes October 1, 2014
The goal of this course it to provide rehabilitation clinicians with
a solid anatomical understanding of the upper and lower
quadrant musculoskeletal features with a emphasis on learning
from cadavers via prosections and participant dissection.
Traditional lecture presentations with course packets will be
provided for all attendees. Interactive lecture and lab activities
will engage students to deepen their understanding of the
function and form of anatomy. A Certificate of Completion and a
DVD of anatomical videos and other related resources will be
provided at the end of the program.
On Saturday January 31 the focus will be Anatomy of the
Pectoral Region, Back, Shoulder, Neck and Arm. The focus on
Sunday February 1 will be the Gluteal, Lateral rotators; Hip,
Thigh and Lower Limb.
This is an active participation, interactive gross anatomy cadaver
lab. All equipment, cadavers, prosections, and lab supplies will
be provided.
Registrants can attend one or two days.
Location:
University of Detroit Mercy
Health Sciences Building
Here is a ink to the location:
http://www.udmercy.edu/about/campus/locations/index.htm#mcn
Instructor: Mary Tracy Bee, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy at University of
Detroit Mercy. She also teaches at Wayne State University School of
Medicine and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as well as
multiple hospitals and continuing education courses. Experienced Lab
Assistants will be assisting professor Bee and participants throughout
this lab experience.
Continued
Gross Human Anatomy of the Upper
and Lower Quandrants
(continued)
Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1, 2015
Registration for this course closes October 1, 2014
Intended Audience: Certified Athletic Trainers, Nurses,
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants,
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants,
Rehabilitation Trainers, Speech-Language Pathologists
Course Hours:
January 31:
Registration: 8:00
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
February 1:
Registration: 7:30
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact hours: 7 each day
Registration: You can register for one or two days of this
course. Please register for each day individually.
Fee for each day:
RIM Employees: $125.00
Sinai -Grace Employees: $200.00
External Registrants: $250.00
Class is limited to 30 registrants a day
Register online at www.regonline.com/coursesRIM
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own.
Food and or drink will not be provided or allowed in the lab.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is
recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to
offer continuing education (CE) for Athletic
Trainers (ATs). The 2014 programs have been
approved for the number of Category A CE
hours noted in the course descriptions. ATs
are responsible for claiming only those hours
actually spent participating in the CE activity.
According to the education levels described by
the CEC Committee of the NATA these
continuing education courses are considered
to be Essential Level.