Functional assessment is critical to the successful development of treatment plans as well as documentation of patient progress. This course presents the participant with the most current, research-based, reliable and useful functional tools in physical and occupational therapy practice. Case studies and video of therapists working with patients are utilized to illustrate the appropriate application of functional assessment. Clinical decision-making regarding which tools to use in specific situations and how to make use of the results of functional measurement are integrated throughout.
What participants are saying . . .“Very good overall look at functional assessments that can be performed in a timely and practical manner in the clinic”
“Appreciated getting the norms for the functional tests”
“Very practical/applicable”
“Highly recommend for therapists across all settings”
Course Outline: 5 contact hours
- Overview of Functional Assessment – 10 minutes
- Functional Measurement Tools – 25 min
- Measuring Mobility – 35 min
- Gait Speed – 30 min
- Timed Up & Go – 20 min
- Balance Measures – 48 min
- Self-Assessment Tools – 12 min
- Case Studies – 28 min
- Additional Functional Tests – 32 min
- Functional Assessment Project 60 min
Following this presentation and your active participation, you will be able to:
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- Utilize a function-based evaluation approach for older adults with various pathologies and impairments within all settings.
- Select and administer reliable, useful and appropriate functional tests.
- Objectively document function and responsiveness to intervention.
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: (expiration dates in parentheses) MD (12/31/26).
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.
5 Contact Hours - $149.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.