Professionalism in Occupational Therapy: The Older Adult Patient
Hours: 1.00
Professionalism describes the standards for how occupational therapy professionals practice, behave with patients and colleagues, and maintain the core values that are fundamental for the delivery of patient-centered care. This module discusses the core components of professionalism in relation to the evaluation and treatment of older adults in post-acute care settings and how implementing these core values can improve team-based care and communication to maximize clinical outcomes.
Professionalism describes the standards for how occupational therapy professionals practice, behave with patients and colleagues, and maintain the core values that are fundamental for the delivery of patient-centered care. This module discusses the core components of professionalism in relation to the evaluation and treatment of older adults in post-acute care settings and how implementing these core values can improve team-based care and communication to maximize clinical outcomes.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000001968. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.00 contact hours, approval number 20-816838.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the core values and principles for occupational therapy practitioners.
Identify two different kinds of biases and how they can impact healthcare delivery.
Recognize how professionalism affects your care of older adults and their clinical outcomes.
Choose the most appropriate professional actions to take when presented with two patient care scenarios.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Professionalism in Occupational Therapy
Defining Professionalism
Professionalism with Clients
The Code of Ethics
Core Values
Principles and Standards of Conduct
Local, State, and Federal Law
Review
Summary
Section 3: Reflective Practice for OT Practitioners
An Introduction to Reflective Practice
Reflective Practice Process
Professionalism with Colleagues
Early Career Practitioners
Leadership
Review
Summary
Section 4: Recognizing Bias in OT Practice
Defining Bias and Discrimination
Cultural Competence
Ageism in Healthcare
Review
Summary
Section 5: Professional Communication
Effective Communication
Build Rapport
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Disclosure: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Advanced, Entry, Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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