Course Code: REL-RTS-0-RAOFTA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the stages of RA, the associated clinical presentation, and general approaches to medical management.
Identify appropriate evaluation methods and at least three appropriate intervention strategies to support ADL and IADL performance in individuals with RA.
Identify precautions or contraindications related to treating individuals with RA.
Outline:
Section 1: Presentation and Management Overview
What Is RA?
Presentation, Diagnosis, and Staging
Knowledge Check
Medical Management
Additional Management Approaches
Meet Tammy
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evaluation
Comprehensive History
Evaluation
Additional Evaluation Considerations
Tammy’s Case
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interventions
Patient Education
Managing Hand Function and Deformity
Conservation and Compensatory Interventions
Exercise
Tammy’s Case
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Subject Matter Expert: Victoria (Tori) Daugherty, OTR, MSOT
Tori Daugherty graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2014 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, and home health settings throughout her career. She has cared for patients across a full spectrum of metropolitan and rural health settings, spanning from a level 1 trauma center to village visits via bush plane. Her professional volunteerism has included presenting continuing education opportunities, leadership involvement in a state OT association, providing pro bono therapy services, and serving as a board member on her state’s licensing board. Tori has a passion for occupational therapy education, innovation, and leadership to facilitate improved patient outcomes and clinician growth.
Writer: Ann Elsasser-Root PT, DPT
Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist with experience in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann is most passionate about treating older adults to improve their quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a director of curriculum design for Relias, she enjoys combining her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up to date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.