Course Code: REL-RTS-0-AMHRI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate the age-related factors impacting mental health and their influence on participation.
Differentiate the presentation of common mental health conditions in older adults and their impact on ADL/IADL functioning and participation in treatment.
Select treatment strategies to improve engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Impact of Mental Health
Mental Health and Aging
Age-Related Factors
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Additional Conditions
Diagnoses to Consider
Suicidal Ideation
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; Intermediate level Occupational Therapy Assistant; Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Intermediate level Physical Therapy Assistant; Intermediate level Speech Language Pathologists; Intermediate level Speech Language Pathology Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.