Rehabmart is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #9365. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Course Overview
This course reviews the burden of fall related injuries, how risk of falls impact independence in ADL's and everyday life, explores what we know about predicting who will suffer injuries if they fall, and inform strategies for reducing falls.
The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .125 CEUs or 1.25 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
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About this course
- 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEU
- Online Self-Study Course
- Speaker Video and Slide Content
Learning Outcomes
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Recognize the most common injuries related to falls.
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Recall individual factors associated with injury.
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List 3 material resources used for injury prevention.
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List 3 ways to prevent falls during activities of daily living.
Instructor(s)
Amy Hester
PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Amy has 25 years of nursing experience including over a decade of med/surge and neuro nursing followed by unit management and hospital administration. In 2015, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science and has since published and spoken extensively on the subject of falls and injury prediction and prevention. She retired from UAMS in 2018 after 26 years of service to dedicate her time fully to HD Nursing. She is adjunct faculty at UAMS College of Nursing. As an entrepreneur, she mentors others to help them with their own endeavors. Amy also serves as the Chair of the HD Nursing Board of Directors.