Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TSMMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Articulate the scope and role of occupational therapy in medication management.
Identify standardized assessments and screening tools to identify impairments that may impede medication management.
Select practical solutions to five or more common medication management deficits.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Occupational Therapy’s Role In Medication Management
Why It Matters
The Importance of Medication Management
Medication Safety
Polypharmacy
Interdisciplinary Communication
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessing Medication Management
Medication Management Routines
Medication Management Steps
Medication Management Assessments
Example
Assessing Factors Impacting Medication Management
Patient Engagement
Review
Summary
Section 4: OT Strategies for Medication Management
Education
Meet Dale
Meet Gary
Meet Dawn
Meet Shawn
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.