Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention (Hybrid Course)
Description
Falls are a common problem for older adults, and fall-related morbidity and mortality are on the rise in the U.S. In this course, Rehab professionals will learn the epidemiology of falls among older adults in the U.S., fall risk factors, consequences of falls, how to assess for fall risk, and how to create an individualized intervention plan. A focus on assessment and modification of the home environment is included. Appropriate Rehab professionals treatment options for these patients are discussed, with an emphasis on evidence-based intervention through exercise. The course covers both inpatient and outpatient fall risk management, but focuses primarily on interventions with community-dwelling older adults. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, and case studies help reinforce the clinician’s application of the material. This course is a must for every therapist and therapist assistant who works with older patients.
Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 9.00 | ||
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AOTA | 9.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
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BOC | 9.00 | |
| California Physical Therapy Board | 9.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 9.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 9.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 9.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 9.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 9.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 9.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 9.00 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 9.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 9.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 9.00 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 9.00 | ||
| New York State Education Department | 9.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 9.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 9.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 9.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 9.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 9.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 9.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 9.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 9.00 |
Course Content
| 209 Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention Hybrid Course | Module | ||
| Course Evaluation | Module |