Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OADSIET
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine at least five age-related changes or medical conditions that impact driving ability.
Select at least three assessments to use as part of a driving risk assessment.
Choose at least two therapeutic interventions to improve driving related skills.
Determine the steps to take if you suspect a client should retire from driving.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Driving Safety Factors
Why It Matters
Age-Related Changes
Medical Conditions
Medications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Driving Risk Assessment
Signs of Impaired Driving
Assessing Functional Areas
Determining Risk
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions
Generalist vs. Specialist
Cognitive and Physical Training
Adaptive Equipment and Vehicle Modifications
Education
Review
Summary
Section 5: Driving Cessation
Approaching Driver Cessation
Developing A Transportation Plan
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: 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.
Reviewer: Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS
Susie is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She has achieved her Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility (SCDCM) from the AOTA and is a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) through ADED. She runs Adaptive Mobility Services, a private practice focused on providing driver rehab services to clients and education to OTs looking to become driver rehabilitation specialists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; 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.