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1. Demonstrate competence in the administration of the 15 assessments for middle to older aged adults that comprise the AFIT.
2. Determine where patients/clients are within the norms and cutoffs for these assessments.
3. Describe AFIT score implications with regard to optimal aging.
4. Provide instruction on the appropriate use of 14 exercises for the remediation of the problems found in the AFIT.
5. Identify and explain the evidence for using each exercise to address the specific deficit.
6. Develop a plan of care incorporating the AFIT principles to build skill in embedding fall prevention into daily practice.
7. Develop a marketing strategy to build awareness within the medical and general community regarding the need for performance-based, functional assessments for adults aged 50 and older.
8. Develop several motivational strategies to encourage older persons to participate in appropriate exercise.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in AZ, NC, MD, NJ, and OK for 20 contact Hours. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in TN, PA, SD, MI, AL, VA, MO, IN, AZ, DE, GA, NH, OR, RI, UT, VT, WY and MO. Courses are accepted for CEUs in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, IA, and ND.
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This live (in person), distance learning interactive and distance learning independent course is offered at 2.0 CEUs (20 contact hours), intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery. Course Approval # 9068. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
7:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 Optimal Aging and the AFIT
8:30 General Health History and Posture
9:15 Flexibility
10:00 Break
10:15 Balance
12:00 Working Lunch (on your own)
1:00 Endurance
2:00 Strength
4:00 Break
4:15 Case Study / Group Discussion: Review AFIT results, appropriate referral, exercise prescription
5:00 Motivation: Increasing the likelihood of exercise compliance
6:30 Adjourn
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:00 Motivational interviewing role play/ script/ WAMI 3
10:00 Break
10:15 Application via Case Studies
10:15 Case #1: Walk through the process together as a group
11:00 Case #2: In small groups
11:45 Presentations, Discussions on Case 2
1:00 Working Lunch (on your own) list ways the AFIT can be used in your clinic/practice
2:00 AFIT forms
2:05 AFIT Level 2 – Demonstration, practice and critique of items and interventions
3:30 Break
3:45 Advocating
4:45 Small group educational presentations to physician
6:30 Adjourn
Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of online or live courses, or a refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation, lodging or meals.
Early Bird = $50 discount
Regular = $595
Late Fee = add $75
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
East Pavilion – Stanley Classrooms
9155 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
Early Bird (thru 8/21/24) = $545
Regular Price (8/22/24 – 9/4/24) = $595
Late Fee (9/5/24 – 9/28/24) = $645
J. Kele Murdin, PT, MPT, GCS, GTCCS, CEEAA, FSOAE |
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