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Kellie L. Kahveci, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE

Rehabilitation of the Older Adult

Rehabilitation of the Older Adult

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to discuss physiological aspects of aging that may contribute to functional limitations, identify special considerations for older adults in rehabilitation settings, identify goals of geriatric rehabilitation, describe nursing interventions that promote restorative care, describe the roles of the interprofessional team members in rehabilitation for the older adult, and list the benefits of physical activity in the older adult.  

Full Course Description
The purpose of this course is to discuss physiological aspects of aging that may contribute to functional limitations, identify special considerations for older adults in rehabilitation settings, identify goals of geriatric rehabilitation, describe nursing interventions that promote restorative care, describe the roles of the interprofessional team members in rehabilitation for the older adult, and list the benefits of physical activity in the older adult.  

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to discuss physiological aspects of aging that may contribute to functional limitations, identify special considerations for older adults in rehabilitation settings, identify goals of geriatric rehabilitation, describe nursing interventions that promote restorative care, describe the roles of the interprofessional team members in rehabilitation for the older adult, and list the benefits of physical activity in the older adult.  

Learning Outcomes: 

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Define rehabilitation as it pertains to the functional and physical well-being of an individual. 
  • Examine the roles of members comprising the interdisciplinary team. 
  • Describe common goals of rehabilitation in the older adult population. 
  • Describe common reasons older adults require rehabilitation services. 
  • Review payer sources for rehabilitation services. 
  • Analyze the role of exercise in both rehabilitation and aging. 
  • Evaluate options for older adults if their individual rehabilitation goals are not met. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to discuss physiological aspects of aging that may contribute to functional limitations, identify special considerations for older adults in rehabilitation settings, identify goals of geriatric rehabilitation, describe nursing interventions that promote restorative care, describe the roles of the interprofessional team members in rehabilitation for the older adult, and list the benefits of physical activity in the older adult.  

Learning Outcomes: 

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Define rehabilitation as it pertains to the functional and physical well-being of an individual. 
  • Examine the roles of members comprising the interdisciplinary team. 
  • Describe common goals of rehabilitation in the older adult population. 
  • Describe common reasons older adults require rehabilitation services. 
  • Review payer sources for rehabilitation services. 
  • Analyze the role of exercise in both rehabilitation and aging. 
  • Evaluate options for older adults if their individual rehabilitation goals are not met. 

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Nurses

Criteria for Completion: 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Kellie L. Kahveci, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE is employed and receives a salary. She received 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:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Nurses

Criteria for Completion: 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Kellie L. Kahveci, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC, CNE is employed and receives a salary. She received 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.