Geriatric Neurology in the Medically Complex Client (Oct, 2019)

Geriatric Neurology in the Medically Complex Client is organized by Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2019 at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, New York, United States of America.

CEU Credits:
This course meets the criteria for 13.5 contact hours (1.35 CEUs). MO and KS Board of PT recognizes other Board's approvals. Application has been made to the KS Occupational Therapy Association. Application has been made to the OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for Physical Therapy. TX Physical Therapy Association accredited provider. Approved provider by the NY Board of Physical Therapy for 16.2 contact hours.

Approved by the TX Board of OT Examiners. Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043 - 13.5 Contact Hours (1.35 CEUs) - Intermediate Level. Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. Education Resources, Inc. is approved by the Board of Certification to offer 13.5 continuing education units for Certified Athletic Trainers. NBCOT professional development provider-13.5 PDUs

Course Description:
Learn evaluation and treatment protocols most appropriate for medically complex older persons with neurological dysfunction. This course will focus on clinical decision making to prioritize key exam findings and develop appropriate treatment strategies in light of complex presentations and co-morbidities. Modifying functional mobility training and therapeutic exercise will be discussed.

Evidence-based information on specific neurological assessment and treatment of older clients with Parkinsons Disease, Stroke, Alzheimers Disease, balance and gait disorders, neuro-sensory pathologies, and pain problems will be provided. An evaluative model for looking at neurological dysfunction from a complex medical perspective across the spectrum of care will be addressed. The major pathologies that will be highlighted include Parkinsons disease, Cerebral Vascular Accidents, and the neurological manifestations of Alzheimers disease. A focus on balance and falls, functional mobility, evaluation of numerous causes of dizziness and physical changes, and treatment interventions aimed at decreasing the incidence of falls will also be included.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
• Identify treatment strategies that promote optimal mobility and function.
• Modify functional mobility training and therapeutic exercise appropriate for the frail elderly and medically complex neurologic patient.
• Identify strategies that decrease length of stay, decrease readmission and keep patients at home promoting functional mobility and independence.
• Determine appropriate assessment and intervention approaches in light of complex physiologic presentation and co-morbidities.
• Evaluate clients with Parkinsons, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease utilizing multiple physical and functional assessment tools and design effective treatment interventions to maximize function.
• Develop specific approaches to assess and intervene with balance and falls in the older person using a variety of screening and evaluative tools and innovative interventions including environmental design.
• Understand the key exam findings in light of complex neurologically involved patients which impact clinical decision making in prioritizing treatment approaches.