Program Overview
The
Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) enables therapists to
become preeminent stroke clinicians through a rigorous set of courses
culminating in a written examination and nationally-recognized
credential.
The program consists of a four-tiered, seminar-based, stroke
educational program. Each, CSRS seminar is 8 hours (6.5 hours of
continuing education units). Successive seminars build on knowledge
gained in previous courses, with the series culminating in an online
test. Successful test completion with a score of 80% or above grants the
CSRS certification, which are placed behind your professional
credentials.
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Goals and Objectives
The CSRS credential indicates successful completion of 32 hours of
current, evidence-based instruction with hands-on-training, and a
commitment to maintaining up-to-date education. The program provides you
with the knowledge and tools to excel in the rehabilitation setting.
Courses
The CSRS educational program consists of four 8 hour seminars, which usually take place on weekends over a few months.
Course locations will vary each year and the courses fill quickly.
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Testing process
The certification exam is available online. The cost of the
certification exam is $150 for National Stroke Association members and
$175 for non-members (this is in addition to the fees collected for the
seminars).
A list of designated CSRS will be maintained for professional verification.
Target Audience
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational
Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants looking for
evidenced-based information on stroke rehabilitative care.
Maintaining Certification
To maintain current certification, 16 hours of continuing education
specific to stroke and a re-certification fee of $75 for National Stroke
Association members and $100 for non-members will be necessary every 2
years.
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for more information on examples of approved continuing education
options. A random sampling of 10 percent of renewal applicants will be
contacted to submit documentation of their continuing education
activities.
Discounts for National Stroke Association Members
Employees of Stroke Center Network facilities and individuals with
Professional Society memberships are eligible for a 10% discount on the
CSRS seminars. Members also receive a discount on the CSRS certification
exam and recertification fees.
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Legal Information
The Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) designation
indicates that a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant,
Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant has completed
advanced training through a series of four seminars and successfully
completed an examination on that material.
Certification indicates that a person has met the specific
requirements of the certification process,
but is not a guarantee of
competency, accuracy, or any particular treatment result.
The CSRS does not inherently expand a professional’s scope of
practice. It does not certify expertise. It does not qualify a
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist
or Occupational Therapy Assistant to offer professional services without
the appropriate licensure or credentials.
National Stroke Association shall not be liable for any loss, damage,
injury, claim, or otherwise, whether an action in contract or tort and
shall further not be liable for an lost profits, or direct, indirect,
special, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind (including,
without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses).
