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.”
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 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.
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: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 3.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Recorded Webinar.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: This course is not approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 3 contact hours.
PHYSICAL THERAPY:
This course is approved for PTs and PTAs in California for 3 contact hours by GREAT Seminars and Books, a Continuing Competency Approval Agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California. #GSB00064.
Great Seminars is a licensed Physical Therapy CE Sponsor with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation. License # 216000032. Exp. 9/30/26.
Great Seminars is an approved provider of continuing education with the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. Exp. 12/31/26.
Great Seminars and Books is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs through the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Exp. 8/31/27.
This course is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision – Physical Therapy Board for 3 contact hours.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2805011TX & meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Exp. 5/31/28.
Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education.
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 here, please email us at greatseminars@aol.com or give us 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.