OVERVIEW

#7417 Geriatric Balance Examination & Interventions is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
The purpose of this course is to enable clinicians to select and administer appropriate balance and fall examination and interventions for the aging adult. Physical therapists will be instructed how to perform reliable and valid functional outcomes measures for elders to identify mobility and balance impairments and to determine their risk of falls. A review of the evidence for the effectiveness of selected interventions to promote balance and reduce falls risk will be discussed. Clinicians will be able to design effective, evidence-based plans of care for elders with balance and mobility challenges.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify the physiological components of balance and the effect of aging on balance function.
Describe balance strategies used to correct deviation of the center of gravity from the base of support, and how these strategies change with aging.
Perform current, evidence-based balance tests to determine falls risk in elderly persons.
Implement exercise and functional activity interventions to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly during household mobility and ADLs.
Analyze the research on balance examinations and interventions for reducing falls in the elderly.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3-contact hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

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, ILDPR- Illinois 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 a state.

OT CEU’s: Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider # 4002. This Live and Distance Learning—Interactive and Distance Learning—Independent and Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures.

ATC CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. (BOC AP #P2549) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 3 Category A hours/CEU’s.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsAthletic TrainersPhysical Therapist Assistants

SPECIALITIES

Geriatrics

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.