ACRM Annual Conference

Continuing education credits at ACRM are almost 3 times less expensive than the average industry price per credit.

  • Variety of disciplines
  • General attendance certificate also available

To receive CME’s for the courses you have attended, you must use your mobile device to “Check-In” to each session you physically attend that is eligible for CME/CEU.

CME/CEU Processing

Consistent with the ACRM commitment to provide high-quality, evidence-based educational opportunities to all members of the rehabilitation team, ACRM offers CME/CEU contact hours in a variety of disciplines, including:

  • ABCOP (limb loss)
  • Case Managers (CCMC)
  • Disability Management Specialists (CDMS Commission)
  • Nurses (ANCC)
  • Occupational Therapists (AOTA)
  • Physical Therapists (selected states)
  • Physicians (includes Physicians Assistants. Canadian Physicians. Please click here for additional information)
  • Psychologists (APA Accreditation)
  • Rehabilitative Counselors (CRCC)
  • Speech-Language Professionals (ASHA)
  • Certificates of Attendance

Other Professionals

A general Certificate of Attendance is also available for attendees indicating the number of education credits earned. This form may be submitted to organizations or professional accrediting bodies as proof of attendance.

Instructional Methods

Earn continuing education contact hours by participating in:

  • Instructional courses
  • Specialty workshops
  • Plenary presentations
  • Symposia
  • Award lectures
  • Moderated panel discussions
  • Lecture luncheons
  • Some special events as noted

*It is important to note that not all conference sessions/events/courses offer credits. These sessions are distinctly marked within the Conference program and the Conference app.*

Session Evaluations & Continuing Education Certificates

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Credit is only given to attendees who:

1) register for the event; 

2) attend the educational sessions; 

3) evaluate each session attended, 

4) take the post-test for each session, and 

5) complete the overall conference evaluation. 

6) At the end of the evaluation, you will be able to claim your credit and print your certificate.

*After* you complete all of the steps above, then will be able to download your certificate. 

Credit must be claimed within 30 days of the activity closing date.

ACRM Educational Conference session evaluations are completed through the conference website. Once you are registered, click on the CME/CEU link in the left column menu to go to your task page. After you have completed all your tasks you will be able to download the certificate of your choice. 

Please email certificates@acrmrehab.org with questions.

Statement of Need and Target Audience

Inter-professional exchange, interaction, and cooperation are the cornerstones of optimal patient care. Educational opportunities that promote inter-professional learning and collaboration are needed to advance clinical and scientific research and its subsequent translation to clinical practice.

The ACRM 102nd Annual Fall Conference & EXPO, Progress in Rehabilitation Research, provides that opportunity by bringing together both researchers and clinicians working in the various fields of rehabilitation medicine, including:

  • Physiatrists
  • Physicians
  • Physical therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech-language professionals
  • Psychologists
  • Rehabilitation nurses
  • Case managers
  • Rehabilitation counselors
  • Disability specialists
  • Dietitians
  • Other professionals

Learning Objectives

Education Level

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Discuss current and future research in rehabilitation medicine.

  2. Discuss recent research findings and their potential impact on the clinical care of rehabilitation patients.

  3. Apply evidence-based knowledge and skills to enhance patient care.

  4. Identify strengths and weaknesses in evidence-based treatment approaches to rehabilitation medicine.

  5. Cite fundamental issues in ethics, cultural diversity, and evidence-based practices as applied to rehabilitation medicine.

  6. Describe the foundation principles guiding cognitive rehabilitation interventions, as well as procedures for setting goals, planning treatment, and monitoring of treatment progress.

  7. Describe techniques for treating impairments of attention, memory, executive functioning, social communication, and visuospatial and praxis skills.

  8. Identify the importance of clinician and patient-reported outcomes to be used in inpatient rehabilitation.

  9. Define the correlation between clinician-related functional status in the areas of self-care and mobility and patient’s perception of physical and mental health

  10. Apply action observation resources (educational materials and videos) to clinical practice and research

Terms & Conditions

Complaint Resolution 

Any person may file a signed complaint about ACRM Educational events. Complaints must be submitted in writing. The complaint must be identified as a complaint. The complaint must clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint, provide supporting data for the charge, specify the changes sought by the complainant, and identify the person making the complaint. All Complaints that meet the specified criteria will be considered by ACRM. Complaints may be emailed to: certificates@acrmrehab.org and/or mailed to:

ACRM
Attn: Education
224 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608

ADA

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or any other special needs should contact ACRM prior to purchase at: +1.703.435.5335.

Accreditation Statements

More information coming soon

Questions? Call: +1.703.435.5335