This course discusses an approach to the care of older adults with multi-morbidity that considers patients priorities and preferences across their multiple conditions. The importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment to develop patient-centered and individualized goals and interventions is stressed. Strategies for exercise and activity interventions for older adults with multi-morbidity are presented.
What participants are saying . . .“I work in home health – alot in the ALF situation- elderly w multimorbidity- the course provides a way of looking at and providing improved care for this population”
“Worth while”
“Quick and easy. Helpful review and also providing new information in how we can better treat the geriatric population comprehensively.”
“A course providing the necessary information when working with older adults, both for understanding multi-morbidities, how to assess, and how to incorporate in OT.”
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to
- Describe the challenges presented by multi-morbidity in the care of older adults.
- Discuss approaches to the individualized care of older adults with multi-morbidity.
- Apply concepts of comprehensive geriatric assessment to identify intervention priorities.
- Determine appropriate exercise and activity interventions to prevent and treat mobility disability in older adults.
Concepts and Consequences of Multi-morbidity (30 minutes)
Approaches to Managing Multi-morbidity (20 minutes)
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (50 minutes)
Exercise and Activity Interventions (50 minutes)
Case Analysis and Discussion (30 minutes)
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR, CA, IL, NC, NM, NY, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: KY, MD, NJ, OH, OK.
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, MA, 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, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, 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
3 Contact Hours - $99.00
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.