Certificate Course in the Contemporary Practice of NDT for the Management of Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury

NDT Certificate courses are postgraduate continuing
education courses offered to Physical Therapists, Occupational
Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists who work with
adults with movement disorders associated with neuromuscular
impairments.
The Certificate Course core curriculum includes lectures informed
by current evidence, hands-on lab work in which participants
practice problem-solving and the application of intervention
strategies, treatment demonstrations by instructors, and
mentored clinical practice in which participants work with a
variety of clients.

Instruction in the NDT philosophy as an interdisciplinary team
approach assures that all therapists learn to address each client
using a holistic approach. All therapists, regardless of discipline,
cover the same course material. Throughout the course, they
assess and treat clients with neuromuscular disorders to gain a
thorough understanding of each individual’s underlying posture
and movement impairments and the resultant functional
consequences. This provides them with the opportunity to
understand the “whole” client and to ensure wise handling skills
are implemented.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this certificate course the participants will be
able to:
• Analyze effective & ineffective components of posture &
movement.
• Identify the relationships between function & system integrities & impairments in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.
• Demonstrate effective NDT clinical reasoning & problem-solving,
using assessment findings to develop realistic treatment plans.
• Develop & implement wise therapeutic handling strategies
that result in changes in the client, including: improved sensorimotor performance, achievement of functional goals, & enhanced participation in meaningful activities.