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Monique Chabot

Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit

Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit

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$64

Description:

A growing number of older adults reach the age of 65 every day in the United States. This figure is expected to continue to grow over the next several decades. To address the needs of this growing portion of the population, one must understand the people who comprise the different generations aging into older adulthood.

Full Course Description
A growing number of older adults reach the age of 65 every day in the United States. This figure is expected to continue to grow over the next several decades. To address the needs of this growing portion of the population, one must understand the people who comprise the different generations aging into older adulthood.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This intermediate level course is designed to assist physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in evaluating, planning, and preparing their older adult clients to age in place. This toolkit will highlight the role physical therapy plays in enhancing the quality of life for older adults and to allow them to participate in meaningful activities while remaining in their homes as they age and make the necessary modifications to do so.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Describe how psychosocial factors and medical conditions associated with the aging process influence aging in place.
  2. Differentiate between the roles of various home design professionals.
  3. Select appropriate home assessments and modifications for potential client needs.
  4. Utilize effective communication techniques when discussing home modifications with potential clients.
  5. Identify further educational opportunities and resources in aging in place.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This intermediate level course is designed to assist physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in evaluating, planning, and preparing their older adult clients to age in place. This toolkit will highlight the role physical therapy plays in enhancing the quality of life for older adults and to allow them to participate in meaningful activities while remaining in their homes as they age and make the necessary modifications to do so.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Describe how psychosocial factors and medical conditions associated with the aging process influence aging in place.
  2. Differentiate between the roles of various home design professionals.
  3. Select appropriate home assessments and modifications for potential client needs.
  4. Utilize effective communication techniques when discussing home modifications with potential clients.
  5. Identify further educational opportunities and resources in aging in place.

 

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 4 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

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% 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 – Monique Chabot is self employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

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 COURSE

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: 4 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

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% 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 – Monique Chabot is self employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

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.