10-514-178Geriatric Practice
Course Information
Description
Examines the role of the OT in the service delivery to elders in a variety of settings. Includes analysis of the impact of age-related changes and disease processes on the function of the elderly.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the role of the OT assistant in service delivery within geriatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you identify practice options
    you describe the OTA scope of practice
    you examine the role of the OTA within the health care team
    you articulate the unique nature of OT within geriatric practice

  2. Examine the service delivery models for OT within geriatrics
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you use terminology consistent with service delivery models
    articulate differences and similarities between practice settings
    you determine contextual factors affecting elderly clients

  3. Describe the contexts of heath care, social models/systems and economics as they impact aging
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you identify trends in aging populations
    you describe reimbursement systems
    you examine care provider concerns
    you discuss retirement issues
    you examine legislative issues

  4. Demonstrate documentation skills related to geriatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    using the forms provided
    in the presentation of conclusions and recommendations
    based on observation of recorded events - data provided from video, case study etc.
    Criteria
    you document treatment goals
    records include accurate and complete data
    records are formatted according to organizational specifications
    records show correct use and spelling of professional/technical terminology
    records include diagrams and charts (when present or needed) that are accurately labeled and or completed
    records are signed and dated
    conclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasible
    you articulate the role of the OTA in discharge planning

  5. Relate age-related and pathological changes to the function of the older adult
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you identify age related changes for body systems
    you identify age related changes for functional cognition
    you identify common pathological conditions according to systems
    you articulate differences and similarities between normal aging and pathology
    you determine personal factors affecting older adult clients

  6. Administer selected geriatric screening and assessment instruments as appropriate to the role of the OTA
    Assessment Strategies
    by demonstrating skills as specified by the instructor
    in an oral, written, or graphic assessments
    Criteria
    you describe the purpose of the screening and evaluation tools
    you document observations of older adult skills and behavior
    you administer at least one occupation based screening or assessment

  7. Demonstrate selected interventions related to frames of reference commonly used in geriatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    by administering treatment interventions as related to OT theory
    Criteria
    you describe the occupational therapy process
    you describe purpose and relevancy of intervention
    you follow protocol or guidelines
    you select devices and adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  8. Examine healthy aging as a lifelong process
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you describe components of nutrition, exercise, spirituality, intimacy, social and mental health
    you outline plan for health and wellness for older adult

  9. Analyze personal and cultural beliefs related to death and dying
    Assessment Strategies
    through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation
    Criteria
    you examine personal beliefs and experiences related to death and dying
    you explore cultural traditions related to death and dying
    you identify grieving and loss issues related to aging