Geriatric Therapy- Module 5: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Plan of Care- Part 1

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Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy
Contact Hours:   6
Registration Fee:   $72.00

Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1.Understand factors influencing aerobic capacity in the older adult
2.Discuss public health benefits of exercise and physical activity
3.Discuss physiology of aerobic capacity and exercise
4.Perform a comprehensive examination on an older adult with impaired aerobic capacity
5.Evaluate, diagnosis, and determine the prognosis of an older adult with impaired aerobic capacity
6.Establish a plan of care/interventions for an older adult with impaired aerobic capacity
7.Understand joint mobility with aging
8.Perform a thorough joint examination of an older adult
9.Evaluate and diagnosis and older adult with joint mobility issues
10.Establish interventions for an older adult with joint mobility issues
11.Discuss outcomes related to joint mobility issues in the older adult
12.Identify the consequences of sarcopenia
13.Identify muscle countermeasures for older adults
14.Identify common motor control impairments in the older adult
15.Perform a thorough examination of an older adult with impaired motor control
16.Establish a diagnosis and prognosis for an older adult with impaired motor control
17.Establish a plan of care/interventions for an older adult with impaired motor control

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet
Educational Level:Intermediate
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Agenda

Description

This course is derived from the textbook by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, Rita A. Wong, PT, EdD, and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD ©2012. Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process.
Module 5: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Plan of Care- Part 1 covers chapters 12 through 15.
Chapter 12: Impaired Aerobic Capacity/Endurance
Chapter 13: Impaired Joint Mobility
Chapter 14: Impaired Muscle Performance
Chapter 15: Impaired Motor Control