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Putting It All Together

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Upon Completion of this Seminar, Participants will be able to:
1. Describe complexities of treating the geriatric population
2. Differentiate types of research and become proficient in analyzing evidence in the literature for application in the clinic.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of research studies applicable to therapy for a broad gamut of patient diagnoses.
4. Describe medical complicating factors for geriatric cases and their impact on treatment planning.
5. Design individualized, comprehensive rehab programs for complex geriatric patients.
6. Critically analyze and discuss case studies in a peerreview format.
7. Select appropriate, functional measures based on multiple factors and describe evidence justifying their selection.
8. Develop a working knowledge of appropriate norms for strength, gait speed, balance adjusted for specific diagnoses when appropriate.
9. Use the hand out as a working reference in daily practice to select evidence based interventions, appropriate norms and functional measures.
10. Identify means of gathering new evidence as it emerges in the medical literature and adding to a growing toolbox of interventions.

Target Audience

Primary Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Secondary Audience: Other Rehabilitation Professionals.
LEVEL: This course is at an intermediate level.

Confirmation Notes

CONFIRMATION: A confirmation letter will be sent at least 1 month prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2 weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until confirmed. Space may be limited, so register early.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
COURSE CANCELLATION: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date. In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in DC, NY, KY, IL, TX and NC. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in IN, WY, VA, AZ, DE, NH, OR, RI, UT and MO. Courses are accepted for CEU’s in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, IA, and ND. If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call.
All of our courses have Board of Certification Approval (NATA) and AOTA approval.
Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307

Agenda

Day 1 7:30-8:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:30am: Introduction to evidence based treatment: Why is it important? The complicated nature of geriatrics and the need for excellence, understanding barriers to evidence based practice and how to overcome them, how to find current literature to drive treatment programs, describing and analyzing research types 9:30-9:45am: Break 9:45-12:00pm: Building blocks for treatment: Evidence for the neurologic patient Overview of recent medical literature for Parkinson’s, CVA, neuropathy, dementia 12:00-1:00pm: Working lunch: (on your own) Review one research article and discuss how to apply in your setting 1:00-3:00pm: More building blocks: Evidence for orthopedic issues Literature review for OA, RA, hip fracture, TKA, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, cervical issues, rotator cuff 3:00-3:15pm: Break 3:15-4:45pm: Gait and balance: what does research say? Exploring evidence for treatment of gait and balance 4:45-6:00pm: Choosing the best functional tool: knowing what best fits your patient and why Special considerations for BERG, TUG, sit to stand tests, Four square step test, gait speed 6:00-6:30pm: Questions and Answers Day 2 8:00-9:15am: Necessary adjuncts to consider Studies concerning HTN, CHF, CAD, DM; medications and their impact; clinical prediction rules: must-know for expert care 9:15-10:15am: Additional building blocks: Dynamometry, 1RM, motivational factors 10:15-10:30am: Break 10:45-12:00pm: Putting It Together: Case Study Workshop Part 1: Group/partner work: Collaborate with colleagues to choose and analyze research articles to fit your case, choose appropriate goals based on norms for your population 12:00-1:00pm: Working Lunch: (on your own) Share one research article that you have critically analyzed and how it applies to your case with a partner 1:00-3:00pm: Case Study Workshop Part 2: Apply evidence, consider medical complications, refine case study, prepare for presentation 3:00-3:15pm: Break 3:30-5:30pm: Putting It All Together: Presentation and discussion of case studies, collegial exchange and feedback 5:30-6:00pm: Conclusion: Questions and answers, going forward with a mindset of excellence

Description

In our rapidly growing aging population, geriatric patients frequently are the most complicated cases that we encounter. Multiple diagnoses and a long list of medications, combined with limited treatment time, makes for a daunting challenge. This course is designed for the therapist that wants to go in depth for every case to deliver the best possible treatment, based on the latest evidence. This seminar goes one step further than traditional lecture format courses to explore comprehensive treatment planning. Participants will gain an in depth understanding of the most appropriate functional measures and evidenced based treatment options for a broad gamut of geriatric patients, including neurologic, orthopedic and patients with concurrent medical diagnoses. A special emphasis will be made on exploring and using research findings to design effective treatments. In a unique format, participants will have extended working time to apply evidence based tools to complex case studies that represent the challenging cases we see every day. Discussion and collaborative review of these cases will give participants a new paradigm in which to approach patients for excellent care. The handout, which includes medical references, diagnosis-based norms, and functional measures, is specially organized to serve as a working reference for the clinic.

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