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Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based Intervention—Module 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders

This course provides Rehab professionals with a comprehensive overview of the most common diagnoses encountered with older adults in home health practice. It includes descriptions of each conditions epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical management principles, and disorder-specific therapy considerations. Current research and evidence-based principles of assessment and therapy intervention are discussed throughout the course. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, case studies, and detailed patient and provider resource lists further enrich the learning experience. The course is presented in two modules divided by diagnosis groups. Both modules of this course will be immediately useful in home health practice for Rehab professionals who work with older adults. While this course focuses on home health practice, the majority of its principles can be adapted to any practice setting. It will be a valuable learning tool for any therapy provider who works with geriatric patients. Module 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders covers cardiac conditions, cerebrovascular disease with a focus on stroke, and three pulmonary disorders frequently encountered in geriatric patients: pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.2 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Founda...

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Hip and Knee: Advancements in Joint Replacement

This course provides Rehab professionals with a thorough overview of current approaches in hip and knee arthroplasty and the factors involved with managing these patients. The course examines relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, presents current concepts and recent advancements in joint replacement practice, and describes the main surgical approaches used. Prognosis and complications for the post-arthroplasty patient are presented. Traditional and rapid-recovery therapy intervention parameters are discussed, with the aim of maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and case study discussions help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for therapists and therapy assistants who work with hip and knee replacement patients at any stage of their recovery.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Functional Performance Measures in Geriatric Rehab

This course is an evidence-based overview of functional performance measures in geriatric rehabilitation. It examines the history, theoretical background, and types of performance and outcome tools, as well as why they are important. It also presents an in-depth review of select instruments commonly used with older patients to assess mobility, balance, and overall functional abilities, covering the specifics of each tool and when they are most appropriate to use. The course also includes a literature review of three recent research articles that use functional performance measures with older adults. This course focuses attention on how to use functional performance measures to thoroughly evaluate a patient in order to create a plan of care that will help increase their safety, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities. The information presented will be relevant and immediately useful in clinical care for any rehab professional who works with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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2 Course PDF Bundle: Home Health For Older Adults Intervention of Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Nervous and MSK Disorders

Buy one, get one 50% off! Bundle our Home Health Intervention courses and get more hours of on-demand education for an even better deal. In this bundle you'll receive our popular courses 711 and 712, Home Health Therapy for Older Adults with over 22 hours of content on Cardiocvascular, Pulmonary, Neurologic and MSK Disorder management. These courses cost over $225 USD if purchased separately, so bundle them up and save!Course 1 711 Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based InterventionModule 1: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders Overview of cardiac conditions, stroke, pulmonary disorders (pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, COPD) in older adults, with evidence-based principles of assessment and therapy intervention for each condition. For ALL geriatric rehab professionals.Course 2 712 Home Health Therapy for Older Adults: Evidence-Based InterventionModule 2: Nervous System Disorders and Musculoskeletal Conditions Evidence-based principles of rehab professionals assessment and intervention for older adults with dementia, chronic pain, mood disorders, or select MSK disorders (arthritis, osteoporosis).

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Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults

This course is an evidence-based review of the parameters of prescribing exercise and physical activities for older adults. It first covers the changing demographics of our society, the benefits of exercise for older adults, the aging process, common geriatric disorders and how exercise affects them, contraindications/precautions to exercise, medication considerations, and patient compliance challenges. Next, the principles of aerobic, strengthening, and balance/posture activities are reviewed, with assessment and exercise prescription parameters discussed for each of these focus areas. Specific examples are given throughout the text, along with case studies from a variety of clinical settings. This course will be useful in clinical practice for all rehab clinicians who work with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review

Exercise interventions are essential elements in the geriatric treatment toolbox. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on exercise as intervention in the areas of fall prevention; Alzheimers disease; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and low back pain. These articles include systematic reviews, meta analyses, and review articles by significant international clinicians and researchers. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat older patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Dementia Care—Patient and Family Considerations: Literature Review

The worldwide population is aging, and diagnosed cases of dementia are on the rise. Appropriate dementia care often includes a focus not only on the patient, but also on the family. This course, based on four recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides Rehab professionals with current information on topics focused on this vital aspect of care. The first article examines differing approaches to understanding personhood and discusses ways of approaching care for the person with dementia that may limit the extent of disability in the face of cognitive decline. The second and third articles are systematic reviews that examine shared decision-making in dementia care and family relationships of patients with dementia. The final article is a qualitative study that examines how long-term comorbidity self-management is experienced and negotiated by people with dementia and their caregivers. This course will help any Rehab professional who treats older adults with dementia to be a more knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful member of the healthcare team, and thus improve the patient experience.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Geriatric Assessment: Literature Review

This course provides Rehab professionals professionals with current research evidence on important topics in geriatric assessment. It is based on five recent peer-reviewed open-access articles. The first article examines issues with cultural competence in geriatric assessment of individuals from U.S. multicultural immigrant populations. The second, third, and fourth articles discuss the identification and management of frailty in older adults and provide information about frailty scales. The final article presents a systematic review of balance and strength tests used with younger seniors (60 to 70 years of age). The information presented in this course will be useful in clinical practice to any Rehab professional who treats older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging

Across the globe, a major shift in demographics is occurring that will affect society on all levels. The world is aging at a dramatic rate. In 2018, for the first time in history, persons aged 65 or above outnumbered children under five years of age globally (UN, 2018). What does this mean for the field of occupational therapy? How do we as therapists fit into this new paradigm? What changes will we need to make to address not only the needs of this aging population, but also the impact on society overall? How does the coronavirus pandemic affect the role of the therapist of both today and tomorrow? This course will address those issues. We will look at how therapists need to alter current therapy approaches; adapt to new delivery models, including changes in homecare and long-term care; and embrace the use of technology, including robotics, smart home technologies GPS monitoring systems, and the use of telehealth systems. Case studies and video suggestions are included. Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

This course provides rehab professionals with a thorough overview of the factors involved with managing older patients who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The course begins with the definitions, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of osteoarthritis. It includes diagnostic testing and OAs effects on function. Evaluation of the older patient with arthritis is reviewed, and a variety of medical interventions and rehab treatment options for these patients are discussed, all aimed at maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Clinical Tips and a case study help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for all rehab professionals who work with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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