Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HPCRRT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify how the philosophy and operations of hospice and palliative care guide the roles and responsibilities of therapy professionals.
Recognize evidence-based evaluation tools and appropriate goals for patients receiving hospice and palliative care.
Recognize effective therapy treatment techniques, caregiver education strategies, and their rationale for patients receiving hospice and palliative care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care
End-of-Life Care
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evaluation Considerations
Evaluation Methods and Tools
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Considerations
Therapy Interventions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Goal Setting
Patient and Caregiver Goals
Writing Goals for End-of-Life Care
Louise
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Matt Hansen, DPT, MBA
Matt Hansen, DPT, MBA, is the Executive Director of the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah, a role he has held since October 2019. He also serves as a Deputy Director for the Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado and APTA Home Health. He earned his Master’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Utah. Matt began his clinical career in pediatrics before expanding to serve clients across the lifespan through his home health staffing company in Washington State. After returning to Utah, he held leadership roles as a Director of Rehabilitation and later as a General Manager/Administrator. Areas of expertise include home care and hospice, neurological rehabilitation, chronic disease management, pediatrics, documentation, and claims appeals.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Physical Therapist; Beginner level Physical Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; Introductory level Speech Language Pathology Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospice, 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.