COTA Skills 127 - Working with Elders Who Have Orthopedic Conditions

Course overview

•Identify 3 causes of fractures in the elder population •Identify terminology related to fractures and their management •Describe 3 precautions required after a hip pinning and implications of such a procedure relative to occupational performance •Describe the precautions required after a total hip replacement and the implications of such a procedure relative to occupational performance •Identify adaptive equipment and modi¿ed methods of performance that bene¿t elders with hip fractures •Identify the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout •Describe the effects of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout on occupational performance •Explain the principles of joint protection, work simpli¿cation, and energy conservation