Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) Rehabilitation: Introductory Strategies for Success

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Date & Time

08/20/2025 8:00 pm ET
Contact Hours

2 Hours
$55

Course Description

Rehabilitation professionals play a critical role in the care of individuals with disorders of consciousness (DoC)—a population that has been historically overlooked and frequently misunderstood. Grounded in current evidence and framed by a commitment to equity in access and care, this course provides a foundational overview of the clinical, ethical, and practical considerations involved in supporting recovery after severe brain injury.

Participants will examine the pathophysiology and classification of DoC, identify common diagnostic challenges, and review validated assessment tools and introductory treatment strategies.

The aim of the course is to provide clinicians with actionable, evidence-based strategies, a renewed perspective on the potential for recovery, and the responsibility to advocate for individuals with profound neurological impairments across all levels of care.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology DoC
Distinguish between the 3 types of DoC
Describe the methods of medical management for individuals with DoC
Identify assessment tools utilized to evaluation patients with DoC
Create individualized treatment plans and set appropriate goals for individuals with DoC

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Prerequisites

None
Educational Level

Basic
Other

Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to polling questions throughout the webinar.

Instructor

Ivy Vega

MS, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS

Ivy Vega is the Stroke Program Coordinator at a leading hospital in New York City, where she integrates clinical expertise in neuro-rehabilitation with program development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a background as an occupational therapist, Ivy brings a rehabilitation-focused and patient-centered approach to neurological care across the continuum. She is passionate about advancing health equity and ensuring that care is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of diverse populations.

She holds a B.A. in psychology and dance from Barnard College of Columbia University and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University. Over the course of her career, Ivy has gained extensive experience in acute care and hospital-based rehabilitation, with a particular clinical focus on neurocritical care in recent years. She is both a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist.

In addition to her administrative and clinical roles, Ivy has served as a lab instructor at Columbia University’s Programs in Occupational Therapy, where she has led hands-on lab sessions in human anatomy and introductory assessment and treatment techniques for graduate students.

Ivy has presented her work through speaking engagements and posters at AOTA, the Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference, Columbia University, and NewYork-Presbyterian’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

She is passionate about dance and the performing arts, and—like any true New Yorker—pizza, bagels, and donuts.

This was my first live webinar & would definitely do it again. Very convenient & informative.

Stephanie O., PT
North Carolina

My second webinar completed through Allied Health. Both were excellent in terms of content and presentation!

Justin S., PT
Florida

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John S., PT
Oklahoma

Great job. This was my first webinar and I enjoyed it.

Jennifer D., OTA
Texas

This is a great way to get CEU's!

Mary K., OT
Texas

Webinar was very professional and highly educational.

Morgan H., ATC
Florida

Very informative webinar. Practical information which can easily be practiced in the clinic

Lisa Y., PT
Illinois

Great course. Will take more with your company!

Marissa D., PT
New York

This was my first webinar and the presentation and Q&A opportunities were excellent.

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Ohio

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