Increasing Physical/Cognitive Outcomes Through Dual-Task Training

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Public and private health care payers are encouraging therapists to implement innovative and lower cost ways of providing quality care.  The need to assure techniques of the highest skill levels that are supported by evidence based practice is crucial.  One area of promise for inter-professional collaboration is that of dual-task training. Research has indicated that the  the collaborative efforts of two disciplines can yield quality outcomes for their clients. This session will review key research findings to support dual-task training. It will also illustrate how collaborative communication between therapy disciplines can improve functional outcomes through case studies and examples of inter-professional collaboration in utilizing dual tasking in skilled treatments.  Educational level:  Advanced.  Contact hours:  3.0  Target audience:  OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP  Satisfactory completion criteria:  Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation. ASHA approved for .30 ASHA CEUs. AOTA Content Focus -- Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention.

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