The Occupational Therapist in Long-Term Care - New Online Course from PDResources

Oct. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- The Occupational Therapist in Long-Term Care

By Laura More, MSW, LCSW and Edie Deane-Watson, MS, CCC, CCM

Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings. The most common workplace is schools, followed by private practice and hospitals. A growing number of occupational therapists, however, are working full or part-time in skilled nursing facilities as the population of the United States ages. Every practice setting has unique characteristics that affect clinical practice. Skilled nursing facilities have a multitude of regulations, complicated billing practices, and a culture of care that must be learned and integrated into the clinician’s treatment habits. This can make it difficult for the OT working part-time or PRN in a skilled nursing facility.

The Occupational Therapist in Long-Term Care is a new 2-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that will provide a framework for providing care in a skilled nursing facility. It is intended to give the OT an overview of the important aspects of long-term care that affect treatment, including the structure, organization and reimbursement system of skilled nursing facilities. The average resident and common treatment areas will also be discussed. Course #20-87 | 2014 | 28 pages | 14 posttest questions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. Successful completion of the online CE test (80% required to pass, 3 chances to take) and course evaluation are required to earn a certificate of completion. You can print the test (download test from My Courses tab of your account after purchasing) and mark your answers on while reading the course document. Then submit online when ready to receive credit.

Learning Objectives:

1.  List three rights of residents in long-term care

2.  Describe the average skilled nursing facility resident

3.  Name the top two persons in the skilled nursing facility administration structure

4.  Distinguish between rehabilitation and restorative nursing

5.  Describe three safety issues in long-term care

Learn More About This New CE Course for Occupational Therapists: https://www.pdresources.org/course/index/5/1212/The-Occup...

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