Hospice: Roles and Responsibilities of OT
Hours: 1.00
Occupational therapy is typically perceived as being for restoration of function to improve quality of life. However, it also has a valuable role in hospice care, where occupational therapy professionals can improve clients’ quality of life by engaging them in meaningful occupations during their remaining days. This course introduces learners to the roles and responsibilities of occupational therapy professionals practicing in a hospice setting. Approaches to treatment and key conversations to have with patients will be discussed.
Occupational therapy is typically perceived as being for restoration of function to improve quality of life. However, it also has a valuable role in hospice care, where occupational therapy professionals can improve clients’ quality of life by engaging them in meaningful occupations during their remaining days. This course introduces learners to the roles and responsibilities of occupational therapy professionals practicing in a hospice setting. Approaches to treatment and key conversations to have with patients will be discussed.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000004555. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
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.
Classify the value of occupational therapy in end-of-life care.
Select key areas to address when working with patients in hospice care.
Choose questions and conversations to have with clients and families related to end-of-life care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Value of Occupational Therapy
Why It Matters
Hospice Care
Occupational Therapy’s Importance in Hospice Care
Collaboration in Hospice Care
Review
Summary
Section 3: Areas of Focus in Hospice Care
How Is Treatment in Hospice Care Different?
Activity Modification
Environmental Modification
Therapeutic Exercise
Review
Pain Management
Spiritual Engagement
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conversations With Patient and Caregivers
Meet Eddie
End-of-Life Care Conversations
Conversations About Care Choice
Conversations About Disease Process
Conversations About Spirituality
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Heather McKay, PhD, OT/LChristopher 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.
Heather is an occupational therapist, dementia care specialist, and international trainer/speaker on topics related to dementia care and caregiver education. In 2016, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America named Heather “Dementia Care Professional of the Year” for her dedication and devotion to serving individuals living with dementia, their families, professionals, and her community. She is a graduate of the master’s occupational therapy program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her PhD in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Currently, Heather manages Partnerships for Health, a consulting company providing education and support for individuals, families, and organizations dealing with dementia. In addition to her work in dementia care education, she served for 10 years as the Director of Disease Management for a Hospice and Home Health agency in North Carolina. Heather has worked in the hospital, home health, long-term care, and community settings and has personal as well as professional experience with end-of-life care.
The target audience for this course is: 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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