Return to Driving: Considerations for Therapists

Return to Driving: Considerations for TherapistsDESCRIPTION Driving is a complex everyday living task that often needs to be addressed with clients after hospitalizations. Individuals that have had a CVA, SCI, an exacerbation of a disease, limb amputation or a host of other medical problems may present with symptoms that influence if the individual can safely return to driving. This webinar explores what the State of Illinois requirements are for return to driving, the variety of deficits that can

DESCRIPTION
Driving is a complex everyday living task that often needs to be addressed with clients after hospitalizations. Individuals that have had a CVA, SCI, an exacerbation of a disease, limb amputation or a host of other medical problems may present with symptoms that influence if the individual can safely return to driving. This webinar explores what the State of Illinois requirements are for return to driving, the variety of deficits that can potentially impact driving, what the adaptive options to driving could be, and what alternative options to driving could be.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Explain the State of Illinois driver licensing requirements for adults
2. Discuss physical, cognitive and visual/perceptual deficits factor into an individual’s ability to return to driving after a medical event
3. Express adaptive equipment options to foster a safe return to driving after a medical event

INSTRUCTOR
Vicky McKenna, OTR/L

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Physical Therapy 
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00569. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Speech-Language Pathology

Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L, BCP Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Vicky McKenna, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.

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