Parkinson's Disease: Intervention Strategies for the OT
Hours: 1.00
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can lead to debilitating functional impairments. Occupational therapy professionals have specific skills that can help maximize function and engagement in meaningful activity over the course of the disease. In this course, you will learn about common clinical presentations of PD. Treatment considerations are presented with detailed discussion about evidence-based interventions, progressions, and expected outcomes. The course provides several case studies and examples of how to work with patients in home and telehealth settings.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can lead to debilitating functional impairments. Occupational therapy professionals have specific skills that can help maximize function and engagement in meaningful activity over the course of the disease. In this course, you will learn about common clinical presentations of PD. Treatment considerations are presented with detailed discussion about evidence-based interventions, progressions, and expected outcomes. The course provides several case studies and examples of how to work with patients in home and telehealth settings.
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Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Course approval ID# APP#:0000002236. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1000 CEUs Introductory,Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.00 contact hours, approval number 20-846302.
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 clinical presentations and progression of each stage of the Hoehn and Yahr.
Identify at least three intervention strategies to use when working with patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Identify at least two therapeutic exercise interventions for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Description and Evaluation of PD
Overview
Signs and Symptoms of PD
Working With Patients With PD
Patient History
The Hoehn and Yahr Scale
Review
Summary
Section 3: Intervention Strategies
Cognitive Strategies
Fall Risk Reduction Strategies
Cuing Strategies
Medication Considerations
Mental Imagery
Home Exercise Program
Addressing Caregivers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions for ADLs
Planning ADL Interventions
Self-Feeding
Functional Mobility
Dressing
Bathing
Case Studies
Review
Summary
Section 5: Therapeutic Exercise Interventions
Concepts For Therapeutic Exercise
Exercise Programs
LSVT BIG
Otago Exercise Program
Tai Chi
Video Game Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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 Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Entry 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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