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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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