When Are Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Provided
Tracking # 20-1338782
Course overview
Rehabilitation and assistive technology can play a significant role in optimising outcomes for individuals with acute or long-term health conditions or disabilities. Together these services enable people to participate in meaningful work life and community activities. As healthcare professionals understanding when these interventions are required is key. This course provides an in-depth exploration of rehabilitation and assistive technology needs across the lifespan from birth to older adulthood. It highlights the advantages of early intervention and how rehabilitation and assistive technology requirements evolve through different phases of healthcare. Finally it introduces common misconceptions that can limit access to rehabilitation and assistive technology services. This knowledge will empower healthcare professionals to identify when rehabilitation interventions and assistive products are needed make timely referrals and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Disclosure statements
No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.