SCI e-Learning Course

We offer an e-learning course about working with patients who have Spinal Cord Injury. Full details about the course are described next.

Facilitating the Self-Management of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): A Course for Primary Care Providers and Other Health Professionals

We are inviting PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, and students or trainees to participate in a study designed to enhance the knowledge, attitude and ability of healthcare providers to partner with individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in managing their health in order to promote improved outcomes and better quality of life.

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Course Topics Include:

  • Overview of SCI
  • Self-management and inclusive communication
  • Chronic and acute medical issues in SCI
  • Equipment, supplies, and medication
  • Paperwork, documentation, and billing

Continuing Medical Education Information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Michigan Medical School and University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity was last reviewed for currency and accuracy in July 2020, and availability of CME credit continues until June 2023.

Important Point Regarding CME Credit

At the end of the course you will be asked to provide the number of hours that you spent taking the course, up to a maximum of 3.5 hours.

Hardware and Software Required to Participate

  • The only software you will need is a web browser - Chrome or Mozilla are recommended
  • You can complete this course on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
  • You will need to have speakers or headphones.

Additional Information

This project is funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (Grant # 324003).

This study has been deemed exempt by the UM Medical School IRB (HUM00097451).