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.

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Gain confidence treating people with Parkinson’s disease and a range of other neurological conditions through the Virtual Live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course. This course is designed to train physical and occupational therapy professionals and students in the evidence-based, amplitude-focused LSVT BIG treatment.

• 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