Strategies to Advance Gerontology Excellence: Promoting Best Practice in Occupational Therapy
Editors: Susan Coppola, MS, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; Sharon J. Elliott, MS, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; and Pamela E. Toto, MS, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
Foreword by: Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Authors: Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Sue Berger, MS, OTR/L, BCG; Charles Christiansen, EdD, OTR/L, OT(C), FAOTA; Marilyn B. (Marli) Cole, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA; Amy Cook, MS, OTR/L; Susan Coppola, MS, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; Wendy J. Coster, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Patricia Crist, PhD, OTR, FAOTA; Sharon J. Elliott, MS, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; Erin R. Foster, OTD, OTR/L; Coralie “Corky” Glantz, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; E. Adel Herge, MS, OTR/L; Jennifer Kaldenberg, MSA, OTR/L, SCLV, CLVT; Arlene Lorch, MS, OTR/L, CHES; Valerie Jensen Knotts, EdD, OTR, FAOTA; Mary Jo McGuire, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA; Patricia A. Miller, EdD, OTR, FAOTA; Monica Perlmutter, MA, OTR/L; Nancy Richman, OTR/L, FAOTA; Regi Robnett, PhD, OTR/L; Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM; Carol Siebert, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA; Robin L. Stadnyk, PhD, OT(C), OT Reg (NS); Vibeke Talley, OTR/L; Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L; and Jennifer L. (Jenny) Womack, MS, OTR/L, SCDCM
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Earn 3 AOTA CEUs (30 NBCOT PDUs/30 contact hours)
Content Level: Intermediate
Member Price: $490
Non-Member Price: $590
3-month Payment Plan available until December 31, 2008. Call 877-404-AOTA for details.
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Course Description
In recent years, occupational therapy practice with older adults has rapidly grown as a result of the demographic trends toward an aging population as well as increased longevity among people with chronic disabling conditions. At the same time, research within and outside the profession affirms that occupational engagement is significant to the health and well-being of older adults.
This comprehensive Self-Paced Clinical Course (SPCC) will deepen the knowledge of experienced occupational therapy professionals about occupation and its power as a therapeutic mechanism that enables participation with life and prevents decline in older adulthood. The course is divided into six sections on occupation with a total of 22 chapters. Each chapter has specific learning objectives.
Strategies to Advance Gerontology Excellence illuminates the aging process from an occupational perspective and showcases the unique expertise of occupational therapy in gerontology. In addition to offering 3 AOTA CEUS (30 NBCOT PDUs/30 contact hours), it can serve as a resource for therapists in their beginning years develop their expertise with the aging population; and it can help specialists further their excellence as occupational therapy practitioners in the field of gerontology.
General Learning Objectives
(Note: Each lesson has specific learning objectives)
- Understand how participation in meaningful occupations plays a key role in the quality of life of older adults
- Recognize the diversity and complexities of changes related to aging and their impact on the occupations of older adults
- Differentiate among the multiple dimensions of context and how they affect the occupational performance, health, and well-being of older adults
- Grasp the importance of systems theory and transactional approach to understanding older adults in context
- Learn how client-centered, occupation-based, and evidence-based occupational therapy maximizes participation in desired occupations and prevents decline in function for older adults
- Identify external systems that promote participation in occupations and reduce barriers to services for older adults
- Comprehend the role of occupational therapists in serving as advocates for older adults and their families and caregivers
- Be aware of future diverse roles for occupational therapists and related research that supports meaningful occupations and quality of life for older adults and communities
Course Outline
1. Introduction: Foundations for a Dynamic and Satisfying Practice in Gerontology
Section 1: Occupations of Older Adults
Chapter 2: A Transitional Approach to Understanding Meanings and Benefits of Occupation in Older Adulthood
Chapter 5: Transitions for Older Adults
Section 2: Diversity of Aging
Chapter 6: Theories of Aging
Chapter 7: Client Factors and Their Effect on Occupational Performance in Late Life
Section 3: Context
Chapter 11: Environmental Models Used to Guide Occupational Therapy Practice With Older Adults
Section 4: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes
Section 5: Advocacy
Chapter 18: Understanding External Systems That Can Affect the Quality of Services for Older Adults
Chapter 19: Promoting Occupational Therapy for Older Adults Where They Live and Throughout the Continuum Care
Section 6: Synthesis: Looking Forward
Learning Level: Intermediate and Advance
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant.
AOTA Classification for Continuing Education
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy, Areas of Occupation, Contexts
Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Outcomes
Additional Information
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Exam
You are encouraged to complete the SPCC and return the exam within one year of purchase, although completed examinations will be accepted at any time until such time as the course is discontinued. Certificates of completion are awarded after you have successfully completed the written examination with an 80% passing score.
To Retake Exam
If you are not successful in passing the SPCC exam, you may opt to retake it a second time for a processing fee of $75.00. To retake the exam, call 877-404-AOTA. You must do so after 6 weeks to allow time for further study and within 6 months of the notification that you failed.
Return Policy:
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