Introduction
8 Contact Hours
Description: The purpose of this entry-level/refresher course is to summarize the knowledge and skills a physical and occupational therapist needs to complete a thorough assessment in order to provide proper care for the older adult patient in an acute care setting and/or acute phase of illness.
Course Text (required): Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Ed. edited by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA; Rita A. Wong, EdD, PT; Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD - Copyright 2012 Elsevier, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Audience: PT, OT
Skill Level: Entry Level/Refresher
Contact Hours: 8
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA
Teaching Methods: Course content includes text from "Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Ed." edited by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA; Rita A. Wong, EdD, PT; Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD - Copyright 2012 Elsevier, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Criteria for Passing: Each learner must complete all learning activities/handouts and pass a final exam to receive credit.
Course Objectives: At the completion of this course you will be able to:
- Complete a comprehensive chart review including understanding blood count, lab values, specialize tests, nd operative reports.
- Understand and complete a comprehensive systems review including:
- mental status
- vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, response to exertion)
- pulmonary function
- auscultation
- nutritional status and physical appearance
- body weight/body composition
- medical history
- Define and summarize Coronary Artery Disesase (CAD) and Heart Failure including clinical presentation and therapeutic implications.
- Define and summarize Pneumonia including clinical presentation and therapeutic implications.
- Define and summarize Urinary Tract Infection including clinical presentation and therapeutic implications.
- Define and summarize Sepsis including clinical presentation and therapeutic implications.
- Define other medical issues including dizziness, dehydration, and metabolic syndrome, their clinical presentation as well as therapeutic implications.
- Summarize primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention needed to optimize health in the older adult.
Here is the course outline:
1. IntroductionPlease read the introduction to provide you with important information and tips about your course. |
2. Course Objectives - Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex PatientClick to view course objectives. |
3. Coursework - Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex PatientClick to view course materials. |
4. Course Final and Survey - Evaluation of the Acute and Medically Complex PatientClick to take the final exam. Completion of all coursework is required to access the final. |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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Certificate of Completion |