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
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify practice options
    describe the OTA scope of practice
    examine the role of the OTA within the health care team
    articulate the unique nature of OT within geriatric practice

  2. Examine the service delivery models for OT within geriatrics
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    use terminology consistent with service delivery models
    articulate differences and similarities between practice settings
    determine contextual factors affecting elderly clients
    describe how telehealth technology and virtual environments are used in the setting

  3. Describe the contexts of heath care, social models/systems and economics as they impact aging
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify trends in aging populations
    describe reimbursement systems
    examine care provider concerns
    discuss retirement issues
    examine legislative issues

  4. Demonstrate documentation skills related to geriatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    prepare a variety of documents including daily treatment notes, intervention plan, etc.
    document measurable intervention goals
    records include accurate and complete data
    utilize correct terminology including medical terminology, Practice Framework, approved abbreviations, etc.
    communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services
    conclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasible
    articulate the role of the OTA in discharge planning
    explore documentation in different practice settings
    examine the use of electronic documentation systems

  5. Relate age-related and pathological changes to the function of the older adult
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify age related changes for body systems
    identify age related changes for functional cognition
    identify common pathological conditions according to systems
    articulate differences and similarities between normal aging and pathology
    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
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the purpose of the screening and evaluation tools
    document observations of older adult skills and behavior
    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
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the occupational therapy process
    describe purpose and relevancy of intervention
    follow protocol or guidelines
    select devices and adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
    apply evidence to support interventions

  8. Examine healthy aging as a lifelong process
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define healthy aging
    identify barriers to healthy aging
    describe the role of the OTA in promoting healthy aging
    provide examples of strategies that promote healthy aging

  9. Analyze personal and cultural beliefs related to death and dying
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    examine personal beliefs and experiences related to death and dying
    explore cultural traditions related to death and dying
    examine the multifaceted nature of grief and loss in aging