Classification systems Cerebral palsy€ 0
Classification systems Cerebral palsy
This free course provides an overview of the current classification systems for individuals with cerebral palsy.
- Instructor:
Fox
- Rating:
4.9/5
- 6 months access
- Certificate included
- Downloadable handout
- Self-paced online learning
€ 0
Course Details:
- Learning Time:
- Access Period:
30 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
How can classification systems improve assessment and treatment planning for people with cerebral palsy?
This introductory course provides an overview of the major functional classification systems used in cerebral palsy, including those related to mobility, hand function, and feeding. You’ll learn how these frameworks support clinical decision-making, rehabilitation planning, and goal setting across different healthcare settings.
The course also reviews the current scientific evidence behind these classification systems, helping clinicians understand their strengths, practical applications, and role in evidence-based care.
Practical Application
- Functional assessment in cerebral palsy
- Rehabilitation planning
- Goal setting
- Clinical communication
- Evidence-based clinical practice
What you will learn
- Understand the purpose of cerebral palsy classification systems
- Explore functional classification across multiple domains
- Learn how classification systems support therapy planning
- Review the current scientific evidence for their clinical use
Course Content
- Overview of cerebral palsy classification systems
- Functional classification across areas such as mobility, hand use, and feeding
- Scientific evidence supporting clinical application
Target Audience
- Physical therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Educators
- Sports Therapists
- Physicians
- Neuropsychologists
- Nurses
- Anyone interested in learning about foxstudy courses
Overall rating of the course
Comments
Gertrud on January 2, 2026
Very good structure
Scientific work is easy to understand, everything is explained very well.
Heike on 23.01.2025
very good
great overview of the classifications. I was only familiar with the GMFCS. So I learned a lot, thank you.
Sophie on 27.12.2024
Great overview
This course gave me a good overview of all the classification systems and how they relate to each other. I also got good tips for my everyday life in therapy on how to deal better with these classifications. Thank you!
Elisa on 17.11.2024
interesting
more correlation across the different classification systems
Sophia on 22.08.2024
Short and crisp
Brief overview, clear.
The sound quality of the texts that are read aloud is somewhat poor or quiet.
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