Geriatric Therapy- Module 6: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Plan of Care- Part 2

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 6: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Plan of Care- Part 2 covers chapters 16 through 18. Chapter 16: Impaired Posture Chapter 17: Ambulation: Impact of Age-Related Changes on Functional Mobility Chapter 18: Balance and Falls 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.Identify normal posture in an older adult 2.Identify deviations from optimal posture 3.Recognize the role of posture in common spinal conditions 4.Recognize physical therapy management of the patient with posture dysfunction 5.List ways how to change faulty posture 6.Differentiate between normal gait and pathologic gait in an older adult 7.Identify functional ambulation requirements 8.Recognize a thorough examination and evaluation of gait in an older adult 9.Identify the seriousness of falling in the older adult 10.Identify fall risk factors 11.Recognize balance and postural control in the older adult 12.Recognize a thorough systems review and identify tests and measures related to balance and falls 13.Identify appropriate interventions to combat balance issues Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test