Evidence has shown that older adults can benefit greatly from physical and occupational therapy delivered through telehealth. Therapists are often not taught about the use of telehealth and are unsure how to best use this delivery model.
This course will address common concerns about the use of telehealth for therapists. The course will present what to look for when selecting a platform to use for telehealth. Aspects such as reimbursement, billing, and documentation will be covered. Evidence for development of soft skills such as the patient interview and motivations for older patients will be presented. Finally, the use of telehealth for a patient with balance deficits and dementia will be demonstrated along with the evidence to support telehealth for this patient.
What participants are saying . . .“I learned which tests are appropriate and/or adaptable during a telehealth session.”
“As always, loved the demonstration with real patient.”
“I appreciated the overview of telehealth with examples that clarified the basic “how to’s” of telehealth and I especially enjoyed the case study and debrief with a real patient and found that very helpful.”
“So great to see a session in real time.”
Preparing for the visit from patient set up to documentation – 30 min
Evidence based examination tools and intervention protocols – 30 min
Telehealth examination and intervention of patient with dementia and balance issues – includes debrief ( 50 minutes of exam intervention, 10 minutes debrief)
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- List 5 balance tests that can be performed with telehealth
- Identify effective communication strategies for the older adult
- Define the PT interstate compact
- Discuss characteristics in selection of telehealth platform to use
- Compare and contrast the differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 2 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in CA, IL, NM, NY, OK, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: none
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, NH, NE, SD.
This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
If you do not see your state listed, please visit your state board or association’s website and request information for an individual application.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online courses meet occupational therapy state licensure renewal requirements including but not necessarily limited to these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
2 Contact Hours - $72.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.