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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Suzanne J. Greenwalt, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS

Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Considerations for Older Adults

Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Considerations for Older Adults

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals who participate in the care of older adults. The course explores the strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity deficits commonly seen in this population. Not only will it discuss the causes and contributing factors to these deficits, but it will also discuss assessment tools, evaluation techniques, standardized assessments, and patient interventions. 

Full Course Description
This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals who participate in the care of older adults. The course explores the strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity deficits commonly seen in this population. Not only will it discuss the causes and contributing factors to these deficits, but it will also discuss assessment tools, evaluation techniques, standardized assessments, and patient interventions. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals who participate in the care of older adults. The course explores the strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity deficits commonly seen in this population. Not only will it discuss the causes and contributing factors to these deficits, but it will also discuss assessment tools, evaluation techniques, standardized assessments, and patient interventions. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Differentiate three conditions that older adults are more susceptible to when they are physically inactive.
  • Review three key principles of exercise prescription.
  • Predict how one repetition maximum can be used for appropriate strengthening exercise prescription in older adults.
  • Differentiate two common muscles that require frequent stretching in older adults to maintain optimal function.
  • Classify three factors that are commonly responsible for impaired aerobic capacity and decreased occupational performance in older adults.
  • Order the 5 cardiovascular disease risk factors that older adults with impaired aerobic capacity should be screened for in order to maximize outcomes, improve occupational performance and reduce further decline.  
  • Relate the importance of interprofessional teamwork and communication regarding identification and management of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
  • Differentiate three tests and measures that are commonly used to assess aerobic capacity in older adults.
  • Review three aerobic exercise contraindications for older adults.
  • Predict three interventions that can be utilized with older adults to improve aerobic capacity and participate in daily activities and occupations.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals who participate in the care of older adults. The course explores the strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity deficits commonly seen in this population. Not only will it discuss the causes and contributing factors to these deficits, but it will also discuss assessment tools, evaluation techniques, standardized assessments, and patient interventions. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Differentiate three conditions that older adults are more susceptible to when they are physically inactive.
  • Review three key principles of exercise prescription.
  • Predict how one repetition maximum can be used for appropriate strengthening exercise prescription in older adults.
  • Differentiate two common muscles that require frequent stretching in older adults to maintain optimal function.
  • Classify three factors that are commonly responsible for impaired aerobic capacity and decreased occupational performance in older adults.
  • Order the 5 cardiovascular disease risk factors that older adults with impaired aerobic capacity should be screened for in order to maximize outcomes, improve occupational performance and reduce further decline.  
  • Relate the importance of interprofessional teamwork and communication regarding identification and management of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
  • Differentiate three tests and measures that are commonly used to assess aerobic capacity in older adults.
  • Review three aerobic exercise contraindications for older adults.
  • Predict three interventions that can be utilized with older adults to improve aerobic capacity and participate in daily activities and occupations.

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

 If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Suzanne J. Greenwalt is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Training, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

 If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Suzanne J. Greenwalt is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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