ADL Assessment: Best Practices for OTs
This course covers best practices for conducting standardized assessments of basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs/IADLs) in occupational therapy. It explores evidence-based tools for evaluating self-care and mobility and how to translate results into effective treatment interventions. Additionally, this course highlights strategies for readministering assessments to track patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly. This course provides occupational therapists with the skills to conduct comprehensive ADL/IADL assessments and use the results to inform and modify the plan of care.
This course covers best practices for conducting standardized assessments of basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs/IADLs) in occupational therapy. It explores evidence-based tools for evaluating self-care and mobility and how to translate results into effective treatment interventions. Additionally, this course highlights strategies for readministering assessments to track patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly. This course provides occupational therapists with the skills to conduct comprehensive ADL/IADL assessments and use the results to inform and modify the plan of care.
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Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000011783. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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.
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
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.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
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.
Michigan Board Of Occupational Therapy
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.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
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.
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.
Recall two reasons why standardized tests and measures are important components of occupational therapy practice.
Select appropriate assessment methods and measures based on best practices, presentations, and goals.
Determine appropriate timing to readminister assessments over the course of treatment.
Outline:
Section 1: Assessment Best Practices
Why This Matters
Choosing an Assessment
Prior Level of Function (PLOF)
Steven’s PLOF
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Assessing Function
Current Level of Function (CLOF)
Steven’s Assessment
Steven’s Plan of Care
Adjusting the POC
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs).
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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