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Home :: Occupational Therapy :: Geriatric Rehab
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| Preventing Falls in Geriatrics #16148 |
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9 Contact Hours
What people are saying:
"Wonderful course. So much useful information to take back to my facility. I am excited about developing a new fall prevention program. Thanks!" - P.M. Krum, TX
"...this was a very thorough presentation on fall prevention...Very good job of presenting specific interventions and explaining in detail how to implement a fall prevention program. Thank you!" - M.U. Cypress, TX
Falls among the elderly age 65 years or older is a serious problem. This course helps you to understand the epidemiology of falls among the elderly, identify common risk factors, and teaches interventional and preventative strategies to reduce the incidence of falls both in the community and long-term care settings. This course is appropriate for therapists and healthcare providers of all levels.
Instructor: Joel Desotelle, MS OTR/L
Joel is an occupational therapist who specializes in neurological disorders in children and adults. He received his Bachelors of Science (B.S) degree in occupational therapy from Keuka College (Keuka Park, NY) in 1995 and his post-graduate Masters of Science (M.S.) degree from Misericordia University (Dallas, PA) in 2010. He holds a post-graduate certificate in pediatrics from Misericordia University (2006) and has worked in a variety of settings from out-patient pediatrics to in-patient adults. Joel is an experienced author and instructor who has presented on a wide range of topics including stroke rehab, neuromuscular disorders, autism, sensory dysfunction, dementia, falls, and outcomes-based therapy.
Audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA, Nursing
Skill Level: All Levels
Contact Hours: 9
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Teaching Methods: Online slide presentation with text narrative; course activities; interactive forum.
Criteria for Passing: Each learner must complete all online activities/handouts, pass each section quiz, and pass a final exam to receive credit.
Method of Delivery:
- Interactive Online Classroom, or...
- Home Study Course - Includes self-study manual plus s&h. Two certificate options:
- Complete course activities, section quizzes, and final exam online. You will be able to print your certificate from your computer immediately after achieving a passing score.
- Complete the paper/pencil activities, section quizzes, and final exam at home and mail it in to your instructor. Your certificate will be mailed to you after achieving a passing score.
Availability: 24/7
Course Objectives: Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Define the epidemiology and economic burden of falls in the older adult.
2. Define physical, medical, and environmental falls risks for older adults in the community and long-term care settings.
3. Identify older adults who are at higher risk for falls in the community and/or long-term care settings.
4. Develop rehabilitative and preventative strategies that utilize a multi-factor approach to reduce the risk of falls in the older adult.
5. Develop a falls-prevention program in the community and/or long-term care setting using an interdisciplinary team approach.
6. Support current falls intervention strategies with evidence-based research.
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