Author: USC Chan Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Earn: .15 AOTA CEUs (1.88 NBCOT PDUs/1.5 contact hours)
Description:
Needs Assessment and Group Leadership to Maintain Occupational Participation is based on the award-winning Lifestyle Redesign® program. This second course of the six course series offers practical guidance for ensuring occupational participation of independent-living older adults.
Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants have a copy of Lifestyle Redesign®: The Intervention Tested in the USC Well Elderly Studies, 2nd Edition available when viewing this course.
Description:
This course uncovers the essential components of conducting a needs evaluation. Practitioners will learn about the innovative methods of delivery and outcome measures used during the USC Well Elderly studies, as well as potential reimbursement strategies for OT programs. Finally, the course provides an introduction to strategies for planning, conducting, and ending a group.
Earn an AOTA digital badge for completing all 6 modules of this course series.
#1 Conceptual Foundations of Lifestyle Modification
#2 Needs Assessment and Group Leadership to Maintain Occupational Participation
#3 Routine, Occupational Balance and Health in Aging
#4 Transportation and community mobility to support occupational engagement
#5 Stress and Inflammation Reduction for Older Adults.
#6 Nutrition, Spirituality, and Sexuality for Productive Aging.
Keywords: Aging, well elderly, Aging in place
Learning Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Content Focus: Category 2: OT Process: Intervention
Please Note: This course series is not affiliated with any Lifestyle Redesign(R) certificates or certifications. Completion of these courses does NOT allow the practitioner to use a Lifestyle Redesign(R) service mark.
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