#7414 Sensitivity and Safe Handling of the Bariatric Patient

Motivations, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   3
Registration Fee:   $60.00

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss various types of falls and review Obesity Statistics
2. Describe Different Body Types and Safe Patient Handling with Each Type
3. Explain the importance of a Complete History and Potential Home Modifications
4. Discuss Potential Discharge Planning Barriers and How to Overcome
5. Describe Mobility Problems and Challenges
6. Describe Example Therapy Goals for PT and OT
7. Explain Dionne’s Egress Test and other Special Tests to be used in Hospital
8. Discuss Safe Transfer Techniques and Importance of Proper Equipment Selection
9. Discuss the Importance of the Use of a Mechanical Lift to Decrease Work-Related Injuries

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Assistants, and health care professionals and Athletic Trainers

Confirmation Notes

This is a 3-hour course equivalent to 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar. Instructors present this course content via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a PDF of the course materials before the event. Instructors lecture through a phone conference call connection or your computer if you have audio capability on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the “raise hand” feature for live discussion.
PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPRIllinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification info on your state.
SLP CEU’s: This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
OT CEU’s: AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #4002, for 3 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. Distance Learning: Interactive. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ATC CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. is recognized by the BOC Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. #P2549

Agenda

Pre Study: Plan to read the course materials, references and review the post test before the start time. Also please be prepared to share patient case study related question during the discussion time. (Allow 30 minutes for these study tasks)
Webinar Agenda
0-15 min Introduction and General Falls Overview
10-25 min Equipment Selection, Obesity Statistics and BMI
25-40 min Body Types, Safe Patient Handling, Medical Issues
40-55 min Hospital Related Issues
55-70 min Bariatric Equipment Needs
70-95 min Therapy Goals/Bed Mobility and Dionne’s Egress Test
95-115 min Progressing OOB, use of Mechanical Lift, Work Related Injuries
115-120 min Question and answers
Post test: Research, identify, and submit your post test question answers on the online form (Allow 30 minutes for these completion tasks)

Description

Bariatric patients are on the rise in the hospital setting. As healthcare providers, there are many challenges that come with treating patients of size. Fear of falls, fear of injury to patient and provider, as well as increased length of stay due to prolonged bed rest and medical complications cause many healthcare providers to shy away from mobilizing the bariatric patient even when they walked in the day before. It is the hope with this webinar that the provider will feel educated and empowered to confidently take on mobilizing the patient of size to help them return to their prior level of function without injury to anyone and help to improve their quality of life in the process.