Fall Management: Evidence-Based Intervention for Balance and Falls Prevention

Self enrollment

This seminar will review evidence-based intervention strategies applicable to a balance and falls management program including environmental modification, patient and caregiver education and balance retraining activities.  Falls management program rationale and implementation is also discussed as well as interdisciplinary techniques and strategies to reduce fall risk in the elderly.  Educational level:  Intermediate.  Contact hours:  2.0  Target audience:  OT, COTA, PT, PTA  Satisfactory completion criteria:  Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation.  AOTA Content Focus -- Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention

Before completion, please review each course to ensure it is applicable/approved by your States board.