Shelley Thomas, MPT received her physical therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic in 1999 and is currently the Director of Rehabilitation at Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She has worked primarily adults with neurological and general medical issues and has embraced incorporating Interactive Metronome and Gait Mate into treatment sessions. She serves as the lead therapist at her facility working with physical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapists to educate them about how to incorporate IM and Gait Mate into their treatments to improve functional outcomes. Shelley has been teaching IM Certification Courses since 2008 and has contributed to the development of the Gait Mate Certification Course.

Target Audience:
This course welcomes the following professionals:

1. Physical Therapist
2. Physical Therapy Asst
3. Occupational Therapist
4. Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
5. Athletic Trainer

Instructional Level:
Introductory

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Cite specific research studies supporting the efficacy of Interactive Metronome (IM) and Gait Mate and discuss how to incorporate research findings into treatment planning;
2. Evaluate candidacy for IM and Gait Mate based upon age, neurological condition, and other characteristics;
3. Apply knowledge of gait biomechanics and parametrics to develop functional treatment goals using Gait Mate;
4. Perform & interpret objective IM and Gait Mate assessments in order to determine baseline performance & document progress;
5. Create & execute individualized treatment programs the incorporate use of the IM and Gait Mate;
6. Produce and interpret data from IM and Gait Mate reports.

*Note: This course covers information that pertains to the disciplines of OT, COTA, PT, and PTA. COTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of an OT and PT, respectively.

Cancellation: IM reserves the right to determine the appropriate recourse for any CE activity for unforeseeable circumstances, such as a natural or man-made disaster, or in the event not enough attendees enroll in the course. A full refund is provided within 30 days of the date of notification.
Participants who wish to cancel their registration must do so in writing. Participants who notify IM of their cancellation in writing (via U.S. certified mail or email) 4+ weeks prior to the date of the course receive a full refund within 30 days of receipt of their notification. Participants who notify IM of their cancellation in writing (via U.S. certified mail or email) 2-4 weeks prior to the date of the course receive a 50% refund within 30 days of receipt of their notification. Participants who notify IM of their cancellation in writing (via U.S. certified mail or email- support@interactivemetronome.com)1-2 weeks prior to the date of the course receive a voucher worth 50% of the course fee to attend another IM course. Participants who do not notify IM of their cancellation do not receive a refund.

Special Needs: Please indicate any special assistance required when you return your registration (i.e. dietary, physical disability etc.).

Food & Beverage: Morning and afternoon beverages and snacks will be served. Lunch will be on your own.