Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging (Hybrid Course)
Description
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.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 8.00 | ||
 |
AOTA | 8.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy | 8.00 | ||
| California Physical Therapy Board | 8.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 8.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 8.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 8.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 8.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 8.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 8.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 8.00 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 16.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 8.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 8.00 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 8.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 8.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 8.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 8.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 8.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 8.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 8.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 8.00 |
Course Content
| 305 Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging Hybrid Course | Module | ||
| Course Evaluation | Module |