Prescribing Assistive Devices for the Patient with Dementia
Tracking # 20-859569
Course overview
Determining if an assistive device (AD) will benefit a patient with dementia can be a challenge. Therapists must consider the whole person- What is their current level of cognitive and physical function? What level of physical support do they need? Would a mobility device actually INCREASE their risk of falling? Is there a better option? In this course, learners will explore this decision-making process to make evidence-based decisions for assistive devices for patients with dementia. Considerations for caregiver and interdisciplinary team training and interventions when an AD is not appropriate are presented.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
General Continuing Education
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services