Deconditioning has a particularly deleterious effect on our older population who may already be dealing with such issues as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and even reduced mobility. Not only does the inactivity have grave consequences on the human body, but the social isolation contributes to a loss of cognitive function as well as a compromised emotional wellbeing.
Rehabilitation professionals can help their patients become more active and mitigate the consequences of inactivity and social isolation. We are in a prime position to impact the health and wellbeing of our patients. Now, more than ever, we need to carefully analyze each patient’s situation, provide evidence-based care, and convince our patients to embrace long term changes of behavior that incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.
This course will share information that will enable you to do all of this in any setting: chose the most effective EBM tools, interventions, and easy to administer methods of enhancing physical activity. Build your skills as you learn research-based tools and techniques to successfully address deconditioning with your older patients.
- Introduction and EBM Examination tools for Deconditioning from the ICU to the Community – 1 hour
- Evidence Based Interventions from the ICU to the Community – 1 hour
- Sustainability: Chosing methods that best fit you & your patients for sustained physical activity – 1 hour
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to
- Discuss the importance of physical activity for older adults
- Perform at least 5 evidence-based evaluation tools
- Prescribe sustainable physical activity programs
- Compare and contrast motivational and behavioral interventions for sustaining physical activity
Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR
A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter. This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure: The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
PHYSICAL THERAPY: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in NJ and MD for 3 contact hours.
This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HI, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA. Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education. If you do not see your state listed here, please give our office a call.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Please refer to your Occupational Therapy State Board guidelines for acceptable continuing education activities.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
3 Contact Hours - $99.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.