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	#3070B Evidence Based Practice Bundle Description Course List Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 3-Part Course Curriculum - 8 hrs Introductory to Intermediate Level Purchase this bundle at a 10% discount! This three part series is designed to introduce health care practitioners to the principles and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). The first course is this series will cover the basic techniques used to apply research evidence to everyday clinical decision making. The second in a series and will cover the techniques used to critically appraise research evidence in the form of meta-analysis and systematic review articles. These principles and skills will allow the student to apply current best practice evidence immediately and improve clinical decision making and clinical practice. The third and last course in the series covers the techniques used to critically appraise research evidence in the form of articles reporting intervention or treatment technique research, diagnosis or testing technique research, prognosis or risk research and harm or etiology research. These principles and skills will allow the student to apply current best practice evidence immediately and improve clinical decision making and clinical practice. *You may purchase this 8 hour course curriculum OR courses on an individual basis.* See specific course listings for full details COURSE List Evidence Based Practice 8 Hour 3-Part Course Curriculum Evidence Based Practice, Part 1: The Basics - 3 hrs This course is designed to introduce health care practitioners to the principles and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). This course is the first in a series and will cover the basic techniques used to apply research evidence to everyday clinical decision making. It is designed for learners who are Beginners or are Advanced Beginners in using EBP principles. Evidence Based Practice, Part 2: Critical Appraisal of Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Papers - 2 hrs This course is designed to expand on the basic knowledge of the application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). It is the second in a series and will cover the techniques used to critically appraise research evidence in the form of meta-analysis and systematic review articles. Evidence Based Practice, Part 3: Critical Appraisal Techniques - 3 hrs This course is the third in a series and will cover the techniques used to critically appraise research evidence in the form of articles reporting diagnosis or testing technique research. These principles and skills will allow the student to apply current best practice evidence immediately and improve clinical decision making and clinical practice. See specific course listings for full details ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for CEUs in the following categories: Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Classification Code: Category 3: Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. *These courses are individually AOTA approved* *These courses have been individually approved by State Boards or other Associations.** See specific course listings for full details on approvals Author and Instructor* *Thomas Cappaert, PhD, ATC, CSCS* Dr. Cappaert is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He received his PhD from the University of Toledo in Clinical Exercise Physiology and has taught at the graduate and undergraduate-level in the following topic areas: research methods/statistics, athletic training, exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology, exercise testing and wellness. He has clinical experience in athletic training, physical rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and in fitness and wellness programming. Dr. Cappaert serves on the Editorial board of the Journal of Athletic Training, the Athletic Training Education Journal, the Journal of College Science Teaching and is a manuscript reviewer for several other journals. He is a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS) and an ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist. Research interests include environmental cold injury, endurance training and lumbar spine injuries in athletes. Teaching Methods Teaching Methods: The courses will incorporate self-guided text lectures, demonstrations, practice assignments, and a final exam is to be completed at the conclusion of each course.
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	#3080 Boosting Your Disability IQ - Pt. 1 Defining Disability Description Course Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 3 Contact Hours This interactive course will examine the definition of disability from a variety of perspectives including historical, categorical, political and social contexts. In addition to reader-friendly text and descriptive diagrams, the Learner will have the opportunity to complete enrichment activities designed to reinforce the information presented and provide personal applications of the material. This course provides the foundation for additional “Boosting Your Disability IQ” courses. Course Goal: Learners who take this course will gain a thorough understanding of how disability is defined and understood on both a micro and macro level. Completion of the course series enables Learners to: Enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of a variety of definitions of disabilities Increase one’s awareness of personal, social and political issues as they relate to disability Become a disability advocate OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Define disability using various criteria Categorize disabilities based on fundamental characteristics Delineate models of disability Describe the effects of Eugenics on today’s societal perception of disability Identify the personal, societal and professional implications of various definitions and categories of disability ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 0.3 CEUs, Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for 0.3 CEU NBCOT 3.75 PDU AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Domain of OT, Client Factors Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention Category 3: Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This course is also approved by: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Center for Guardianship Certification DC Board of Physical Therapy Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 3 Content Hours Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office Kentucky Physical Therapy Association- Approval Number CS83-2012-KPTA Texas Guardianship Certification Board Author and Instructor Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2001 and Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and has clinical experience in long term care, mental health and physical rehabilitation settings. In addition, Shelly is employed as a program coordinator and part-time lecturer at Penn State Altoona teaching courses based in recreation and disability studies. Most recently, Shelly developed and facilitated Sense-ational Endeavors, a recreation program for children with autism spectrum disorders in conjunction with Penn State Altoona. She received the National Rehab Week Advocate Congressional Award for the program in September 2011. Her professional interests include disability awareness and advocacy, the meaning of play through the life span, and the effect of recreation-based approaches in school-aged children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Author Disclosure Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS, Contracted Instructor/Writer, Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online Inc.) Financial - Author for Boosting Your Disability IQ, Pt. 1: Defining Disability, receives royalty payments. Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists. Teaching MethodS Teaching methods: This course is provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams, enrichment activities and live web links. References and resources are be provided as well. E-mail correspondence with the instructor is encouraged but not required. There is one final exam, with the expectation of an 80% score to receive credit for the course.
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	#3080B Boosting Your Disability IQ - Disability Awareness Bundle Description Course List Accreditations Authors/Instructors Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 4-Part Course Curriculum - 10 hrs Introductory to Intermediate Level Purchase this bundle at a 10% discount! This interactive four part series: Boosting Your Disability IQ will examine the definition of disability from a variety of perspectives including historical, categorical, political and social contexts. The interactive online courses examines society’s attitudes toward disability and analyzes their effects. Through an in-depth review of prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities, this course encourages the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional to explore his or her own attitudes about disability and their potential impact on professional service delivery. The definitions of and concepts associated with the term disability can dramatically vary throughout different cultures across the globe. As a result, individual beliefs related to the perceived causes of disabling conditions, appropriate treatment options and or social implications of disability may differ cross-culturally as well. The onset of disability can be a traumatic event for individuals and their families. Its impact causes a flood of emotions that result in various psychosocial responses from individuals with disabilities and those who support them. As rehabilitation professionals, we must adequately understand our clients’ responses to disability and be proficient in the provision of therapeutic interventions to promote positive coping skills as we assist them during this time of transition. Completion of the course series enables learners to: Enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of a variety of definitions of disabilities Increase one’s awareness of personal, social and political issues as they relate to disability Become a disability advocate *You may purchase this 10 hour course curriculum OR courses on an individual basis.* See specific course listings for full details COURSE List Curriculum Boosting Your Disability IQ, Part 1: Defining Disability - 3 hrs This interactive course will examine the definition of disability from a variety of perspectives including historical, categorical, political and social contexts. Boosting Your Disability IQ, Part 2: Societal Attitudes Toward Disability and Their Impact - 2 hrs This interactive online continuing education course examines society’s attitudes toward disability and analyzes their effects. Through an in-depth review of prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities, this course encourages the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional to explore his or her own attitudes about disability and their potential impact on professional service delivery. Boosting Your Disability IQ, Part 3: The Disability Experience - 3 hrs This interactive online continuing education course presents the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional with detailed information about individual responses to disability. Through an in-depth review of models of adaptation to disability and a thorough discussion of factors influencing one’s adjustment to the onset of disability, this course provides professionals with knowledge of the disability experience from the client’s perspective while preparing them to assist the client’s successful adaptation to the onset of his or her disability. Boosting Your Disability IQ, Part 4: The Importance of Culture in the Provision of Disability Services - 2 hrs This interactive online continuing education course prepares the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional to successfully provide culturally competent disability-related services to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through an in-depth review of various cultural perspectives of disability and a thorough discussion of culturally competent practice techniques, professionals will gain knowledge, insight and confidence in treating and meeting the needs of a diverse clientele. See specific course listings for full details ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for CEUs in the following categories: Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. *These courses are individually AOTA approved* *These courses have been individually approved by State Boards or other Associations.** See specific course listings for full details on approvals Authors and Instructors* Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2001 and Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and has clinical experience in long term care, mental health and physical rehabilitation settings. In addition, Shelly is employed as a program coordinator and part-time lecturer at Penn State Altoona teaching courses based in recreation and disability studies. Most recently, Shelly developed and facilitated Sense-ational Endeavors, a recreation program for children with autism spectrum disorders in conjunction with Penn State Altoona. She received the National Rehab Week Advocate Congressional Award for the program in September 2011. Her professional interests include disability awareness and advocacy, the meaning of play through the life span, and the effect of recreation-based approaches in school-aged children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Teaching MethodS Teaching Methods: These courses are provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams, enrichment activities and live web links. References and resources are be provided as well. E-mail correspondence with the instructor is encouraged but not required.
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	#3081 Boosting Your Disability IQ - Pt. 2 Societal Attitudes Toward Disability and Their Impact Description Course Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 2 Contact Hours Attitudes – we all have them. They may relate to a variety of things including food, music, politics and even people. Some are positive, and some are negative, but, regardless of their nature, they directly influence our behavior. This interactive online continuing education course examines society’s attitudes toward disability and analyzes their effects. Through an in-depth review of prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities, this course encourages the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional to explore his or her own attitudes about disability and their potential impact on professional service delivery. In addition to reader-friendly text and descriptive diagrams, the Learner will have the opportunity to complete enrichment activities designed to reinforce the information presented and provide personal applications of the material. Course Goal: Learners who take this course will gain a thorough understanding of the multifaceted relationship between people with disabilities and our society and its impact on service providers and their clients. Completion of the course series enables Learners to: Enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of a variety of definitions of disabilities Increase one’s awareness of personal, social and political issues as they relate to disability Become a disability advocate OBJECTIVES. Upon completion of this interactive online course, the learner will be able to: Examine their personal perceptions of disability Outline historical perspectives and movements contributing to society’s perceptions of disability Identify sources of prejudice and discrimination Analyze the effects of social and attitudinal factors on people with disabilities Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the effects of prejudice and discrimination Apply techniques in their personal and professional lives to reduce prejudice and discrimination experienced by people with disabilities ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 0.2 CEUs, Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for 0.2 CEUs NBCOT 2.5 PDU AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Domain of OT, Client Factors Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention Category 3: Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This course is also approved by: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Center for Guardianship Certification DC Board of Physical Therapy Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 2 Content Hours Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office Texas Guardianship Certification Board Author and Instructor Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2001 and Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and has clinical experience in long term care, mental health and physical rehabilitation settings. In addition, Shelly is employed as a program coordinator and part-time lecturer at Penn State Altoona teaching courses based in recreation and disability studies. Most recently, Shelly developed and facilitated Sense-ational Endeavors, a recreation program for children with autism spectrum disorders in conjunction with Penn State Altoona. She received the National Rehab Week Advocate Congressional Award for the program in September 2011. Her professional interests include disability awareness and advocacy, the meaning of play through the life span, and the effect of recreation-based approaches in school-aged children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Author Disclosure Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS, Contracted Instructor/Writer, Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online Inc.) Financial - Author for Boosting Your Disability IQ, Pt. 2: Societal Attitudes Toward Disability and Their Impact, receives royalty payments. Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists. Teaching MethodS Teaching methods: This course is provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams, enrichment activities and live web links. References and resources are be provided as well. E-mail correspondence with the instructor is encouraged but not required. There is one final exam, with the expectation of an 80% score to receive credit for the course.
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	#3082 Boosting Your Disability IQ - Pt. 3 The Disability Experience Description Course Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 3 Contact Hours The onset of disability can be a traumatic event for individuals and their families. Its impact causes a flood of emotions that result in various psychosocial responses from individuals with disabilities and those who support them. As rehabilitation professionals, we must adequately understand our clients’ responses to disability and be proficient in the provision of therapeutic interventions to promote positive coping skills as we assist them during this time of transition. This interactive online continuing education course presents the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional with detailed information about individual responses to disability. Through an in-depth review of models of adaptation to disability and a thorough discussion of factors influencing one’s adjustment to the onset of disability, this course provides professionals with knowledge of the disability experience from the client’s perspective while preparing them to assist the client’s successful adaptation to the onset of his or her disability. This course is the third of four in the “Boosting Your Disability IQ” program. Course Goal: Learners who take this course will gain a thorough understanding of the varied responses to the onset of disability and how one’s individual response may impact the provision of human services. Completion of the course series enables Learners to: Enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of a variety of definitions of disabilities Increase one’s awareness of personal, social and political issues as they relate to disability Become a disability advocate OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Discuss factors influencing one’s response to the onset of disability Analyze the effects of the onset of disability/chronic illness on people with disabilities Identify components of adaptation to disability Compare various models of psychosocial adaptation to disability and chronic illness Outline the stage theory of adaptation/response to disability Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the individual disability experience Apply models of psychosocial adaptation to disability and chronic illness in service delivery to individuals with such conditions ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 0.3 CEUs, Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for 0.3 CEUs NBCOT 3.75 PDU AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Domain of OT, Client Factors Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention Category 3: Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This course is also approved by: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Center for Guardianship Certification DC Board of Physical Therapy Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 3 Content Hours Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office Kentucky Physical Therapy Association- Approval Number CS83-2012-KPTA Texas Guardianship Certification Board Author and Instructor Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2001 and Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and has clinical experience in long term care, mental health and physical rehabilitation settings. In addition, Shelly is employed as a program coordinator and part-time lecturer at Penn State Altoona teaching courses based in recreation and disability studies. Most recently, Shelly developed and facilitated Sense-ational Endeavors, a recreation program for children with autism spectrum disorders in conjunction with Penn State Altoona. She received the National Rehab Week Advocate Congressional Award for the program in September 2011. Her professional interests include disability awareness and advocacy, the meaning of play through the life span, and the effect of recreation-based approaches in school-aged children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Author Disclosure Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS, Contracted Instructor/Writer, Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online, Inc.) Financial - Author of Boosting Your Disability IQ, Pt. 3: The Disability Experience Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists. Teaching MethodS Teaching methods: This course is provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams, enrichment activities and live web links. References and resources are be provided as well. E-mail correspondence with the instructor is encouraged but not required. There is one final exam, with the expectation of an 80% score to receive credit for the course.
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	#3083 Boosting Your Disability IQ - Pt. 4 The Importance of Culture in Disability Services Description Course Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 2 Contact Hours The definitions of and concepts associated with the term disability can dramatically vary throughout different cultures across the globe. As a result, individual beliefs related to the perceived causes of disabling conditions, appropriate treatment options and or social implications of disability may differ cross-culturally as well. Such individual perceptions can dramatically affect if, when and how individuals with disabilities seek health services and how well they adjust to the onset of disability. To ensure the appropriate and responsible provision of health services to individuals with differing cultural perspectives, practitioners must understand cultural variations in beliefs and behaviors related to disability. This interactive online continuing education course prepares the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional to successfully provide culturally competent disability-related services to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through an in-depth review of various cultural perspectives of disability and a thorough discussion of culturally competent practice techniques, professionals will gain knowledge, insight and confidence in treating and meeting the needs of a diverse clientele. This course is the last of four in the “Boosting Your Disability IQ” program. Course Goal: Learners who take this course will gain a thorough understanding of cultural perspectives of disability, their impact on the provision of human services and how to effectively care for individuals with disabilities from various cultural backgrounds. Completion of the course series enables Learners to: Enhance one’s knowledge and understanding of a variety of definitions of disabilities Increase one’s awareness of personal, social and political issues as they relate to disability Become a disability advocate OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to individuals with differing cultural perspectives of disability Summarize various global perspectives of causation and the social impact of disability Identify key differences between various cultural definitions and perceptions of disability Design, plan and facilitate culturally competent services for a diversity of clients with disabilities Describe and apply the cultural broker model ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 0.2 CEUs, Introductory/Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention; Domain of OT: Client Factors; Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for 0.2 CEUs NBCOT 2.5 PDU AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1: Domain of OT, Client Factors Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention Category 3: Professional Issues, Contemporary Issues & Trends Approved for 2 CEU (2 contact hours) by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers. State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This course is also approved by: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Center for Guardianship Certification DC Board of Physical Therapy Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 2 Content Hours Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office Texas Guardianship Certification Board Author and Instructor Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2001 and Master of Science degree in Leisure Studies in 2003 from the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and has clinical experience in long term care, mental health and physical rehabilitation settings. In addition, Shelly is employed as a program coordinator and part-time lecturer at Penn State Altoona teaching courses based in recreation and disability studies. Most recently, Shelly developed and facilitated Sense-ational Endeavors, a recreation program for children with autism spectrum disorders in conjunction with Penn State Altoona. She received the National Rehab Week Advocate Congressional Award for the program in September 2011. Her professional interests include disability awareness and advocacy, the meaning of play through the life span, and the effect of recreation-based approaches in school-aged children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Shelly L. Beaver, MS, CTRS, Contracted Instructor/Writer, Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online Inc.) Financial - Author for Boosting Your Disability IQ, Pt. 4: The Importance of Culture in Disability Services, receives royalty payments. Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists. Teaching MethodS Teaching methods: This course is provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams, enrichment activities and live web links. References and resources are be provided as well. E-mail correspondence with the instructor is encouraged but not required. There is one final exam, with the expectation of an 80% score to receive credit for the course.
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	#BCAT-2 BCAT Certified Test System Administrator Training Program Description Course Goal/Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Audience / Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 3 Contact Hours Cognition affects every aspect of daily living. Because so many older patients have cognitive impairment, proficiency in cognitive assessment is critically important to effective diagnosis, treatment, education, and support. Clinical success and treatment outcome depend upon a clear assessment of cognitive functioning. The BCAT Test System gives you the tools necessary to rapidly assess memory, executive functions, and other aspects of cognition in order to improve treatment and improve function. The primary goal of this program is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be proficient in administering, scoring, and interpreting the BCAT Test System. Those who complete this course become Certified BCAT Test System Administrators. NO DYNAMIC LEARNING DISCOUNTS CAN BE USED TOWARDS THIS TRAINING PROGRAM PURCHASE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to : Administer, score, and interpret all BCAT System Tests Apply tests results to optimize care Define the basic cognitive domains of memory, executive functions, and attentional capacity. Describe basic neuro-cognitive structure-function concepts ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for .3 CEU, Intermediate Level, Performance Skills; Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention, Outcome. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for .3 CEU. NBCOT 3.75 PDU (course includes assessment component) This course is also approved by: Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 3 Content Hours Author and Instructor Dr. William E. Mansbach, PHD Dr. Mansbach is the founder and CEO of Mansbach Health Tools LLC, which supports the BCAT. For many years he was the Chief Operating Officer of MedOptions, a multi-state behavioral healthcare company specializing in geriatric mental health. Prior to MedOptions, he was co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Comprehensive Geriatric Services, a Maryland-based company providing mental health services to residents in long-term care settings. Dr. Mansbach has a national reputation as a clinician and consultant in the aging field. He has been a pioneer in the development of Memory Clinics, and is the creator of the BCAT® system, a series of cognitive screening tests. He has published and presented numerous articles and workshops on geriatric mental health and cognitive assessment. Author Disclosure William E. Mansbach, PHD, Contracted Instructor/Author Dynamic Group (Dynamic Learning Online, Inc.) Financial - Author for The BCAT, receives royalty payments. Non-financial - No relevant non-financial relationship exists. Audience / Teaching MethodS This course is intended for intermediate learners, with evidence-based content delivered in a text format with graphics, web links, graphics and activities that support the learner objectives. A Final Exam is required with multiple attempts to obtain a minimum passing score of 80%. Learner must spend at least 80% of CE awarded time within the course material to be eligible to print the certificate of completion.
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	#IDEAS_202 Meal Time Matters Description Course Objectives Accreditations Author/Instructor Teaching Methods DESCRIPTION 1.5 Contact Hour Course Are you constantly battling patient malnutrition, dehydration and unsafe feeding techniques at your facility? Think you could make significant improvements in patients' lives if only you could better train nursing assistants, dining assistants and others? Meal Time Matters is ideally suited for long-term care facilities to build skills relating to swallowing disorders, dining and feeding assistance. This introductory course is designed for nursing and therapy assistants as well as rehab aides, caregivers and care professionals This course has significant benefits for caregivers and care recipients alike. It has been field tested with proven results for skill building in caregivers. Benefits to care recipients include improvement in safety during meals, increased intake, reduction in dehydration, and improved mealtime interactions. Topics covered include: normal swallowing, signs and symptoms of disordered swallowing, diets and liquid consistencies, assistive eating devices, and safe meal time guidelines. Course Goal: Learners who take this course will gain a basic understanding of the issues of managing mealtime for dysphagia patients. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to Identify three indicators that patient has a swallowing disorder Explain techniques that can be used to facilitate feeding and nutrition for older adults Implement changes that are necessary to increase safety for individuals during meals ACCREDITATIONS Dynamic Group is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This program is offered for 0.15 CEU, Introductory/Intermediate Level, Category 2: OT Process: Intervention and Outcome. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. This course is AOTA approved for 0.15 CEU NBCOT 1.875 PDU (course includes assessment component) AOTA Classification Codes: Category 2: OT Process: Intervention and Outcome. State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License No: 216.000127 Dynamic Learning Online is approved by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions as a sponsor of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Dynamic Learning Online is a Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TPTA) Accredited Provider. The assignment of Texas PT CCU does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This course is also approved by: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Center for Guardianship Certification Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.5 Content Hours Florida Statewide Public Guardianship Office Texas Guardianship Certification Board Author and Instructor Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC/SLP is a nationally recognized speech-language pathologist known for her work in the areas of memory and swallowing interventions for people with dementia. She has served as the Principal Investigator on applied research grants that have examined issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS dementia, hearing impairment, dining, dysphagia, and the long-term care environment. Ms. Brush offers interactive and educational online courses and presentations that help audiences bridge the gap between current research findings and the care needs of their clients. Ms. Brush is the author of Meal Time Matters and Meal Time Matters at Home, training programs that builds nursing assistants’ and home caregivers’ skills related to dining, swallowing disorders, and safe feeding assistance. In addition, she is the co-author of A Therapy Technique for Improving Memory: Spaced Retrieval. Ms. Brush has served as Chair of the Professional Development Committee of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Gerontology Special Interest Division and on the Editorial Review Board of SpeechPathology.com. Ms. Brush is also the co-author of The Communication Toolkit: Environmental Interventions for Dementia, a unique resource for health professionals who work with individuals with dementia. Teaching MethodS Teaching methods: This course is provided using instructor lecture via web-based text, pictures and diagrams. References and resources are provided as well. There is one final exam, with the expectation of an 80% score to receive credit for the course.
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