The Virtual Live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course is a mix of online pre-recorded learning and virtual live interactive learning designed to train physical and occupational therapy professionals and students in an evidence-based, intensive, treatment program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.

Hosted by our friends at Keiser University.

• Discover the key treatment principles of LSVT BIG and its research support.
• Master the LSVT BIG exercises and treatment methods through instructor-led practice sessions.
• Learn how to tailor LSVT BIG to successfully improve movement, mobility, and ADL function in people with a wide range of abilities and goals.
• Develop a practical lifelong model of care for your patients with chronic conditions.
• Determine how to apply LSVT BIG to other disorders when indicated.
• Learn how to use the LSVT programs to foster patient-centered, interdisciplinary care among allied health providers, the medical team, and community partners.
• Receive helpful implementation tips enabling you to offer LSVT BIG in any practice setting.

Teaching techniques include pre-recorded and virtual live lectures, nearly 100 video demonstrations, instructor-led exercise practice, case study presentations, and question and answer time.

Course Length:  15 hours (5 hours of online asynchronous learning + 10 hours of virtual live interactive learning)

Course Schedule:

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Audience: Physical and Occupational Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants, and students enrolled in those programs. *LSVT BIG treatment provided by LSVT Certified PTAs, COTAs or students must be delivered under the direction of LSVT BIG Certified PTs or OTs, respectively.

Post-Professional Learning Level:  Intermediate

Benefits for You Beyond the Course

• Exclusive access to your LSVT BIG Clinician Account, your resource center for treatment forms, marketing materials, bonus videos, live and on-demand webinars.
• Ongoing support from clinical faculty.
• LSVT BIG Homework Helper Videos.
• Listing on the LSVT Global Clinician Directory for referrals.
• Access to the private LSVT BIG Clinician Facebook group.

 Steps to Certification

• Read and accept the LSVT Clinician Practice Agreement, which will be emailed to you upon registration.
• Complete the entire LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course.
• Complete the 50 multiple choice question online LSVT BIG Certification Exam with an 84% score required to pass. Retakes of the exam are available at no additional cost.

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Policies on Certification and Supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students