Classification Systems for Cerebral Palsy

This free course provides an overview of the current classification systems for people with cerebral palsy.
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Course Information:

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 most important functional classification systems for cerebral palsy, including those related to mobility, hand function, and nutrition.

 

You will learn how these models support clinical decision-making, rehabilitation planning, and goal-setting in various care settings.

 

The course also examines the current scientific evidence regarding these classification systems.

  • Functional Assessment for Cerebral Palsy
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Objective
  • Clinical Communication
  • Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
  • Understanding the Purpose of Classification Systems for Cerebral Palsy
  • Learn about functional classification across multiple areas
  • Learn how classification systems support treatment planning
  • Learn about the current scientific evidence regarding its clinical application
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Comments

Gertrud on January 2, 2026
Very well-structured
The scientific process is easy to follow, and everything is explained very well
Heike on January 23, 2025
very good
Great overview of the classifications. I was only familiar with the GMFCS. So I learned a lot—thanks.
Sophie on December 27, 2024
Great overview
This course gave me a good overview of the various classification systems that exist and how they relate to one another. I also received some helpful tips for my day-to-day work in therapy on how to better apply these classifications. Thank you!
Elisa on November 17, 2024
interesting
Greater correlation across the various classification systems
Sophia on August 22, 2024
Short and sweet
A brief overview, easy to follow. The sound quality of the texts being read aloud is a bit poor, or rather, too quiet.

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