Geriatric Therapy- Module 3: Examination and Intervention- Part 1

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, Rita A. Wong, PT, EdD, and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Module 3: Examination and Intervention- Part 1 covers chapters 7 through 9. Chapter 7: Environmental Design: Accommodating Sensory Changes in the Older Adult Chapter 8: Cognition in the Aging Adult Chapter 9: Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex Patient Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapist Assistants Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Recognize sensory changes and their relationship to functional ability within the environment 2.Identify general principles of design 3.Identify teaching/consulting strategies 4.Identify the signs/symptoms of depression in older adults 5.List management practices of depression in the older adult 6.Differentiate between cognitive decline and dementia 7.Define/understand mild cognitive impairment, delirium, and dementia 8.Identify caregiver issues 9.Recognize a thorough chart review of the acute and medically complex patient 10.Identify a systems review of the acute and medically complex patient 11.Recognize other relevant medical issues 12.Identify preventative methods Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test