The University of Florida is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5208. This distance learning is offered at .1 CEUs, intermediate educational level, category 1 – Domain of OT – Occupations/ IADL, category 2 – Occupational Therapy Process – Approaches to intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Instructor
Through a case study, this course will provide an example of a comprehensive driving evaluation for an individual with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will learn how to utilize clinical findings to interpret on road driving performance while taking into account the individual’s context and environment when making fitness to drive recommendations. In addition, participants will be introduced to intervention strategies that may support individuals with Parkinson’s disease to continue to drive.
Target Audience
This course is well-suited for occupational therapists and certified driving rehabilitation specialists with a special interest in meeting the driving needs of individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Educational Level
Intermediate: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of rehabilitation and service delivery. Focus is on a basic understanding and application of the subject matter.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the components of a comprehensive driving evaluation for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
- Define seven driving errors and understand how they inform the global rating scale.
- Synopsize clinical findings and how those inform fitness to drive decisions.
- Synthesize how targeted interventions may potentially help compensate for deficits in driving abilities.
AOTA Classification Codes
- Category 1: Domain of OT – Occupation/ IADLs
- Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process – Approaches to intervention
Completion Requirements
0.1 AOTA CEUs (1 Contact Hour for State of Florida Occupational Therapy practitioners) will be awarded upon a successful completion of a multiple choice post-test. Participants will be able to print a certificate of completion after completing a short course evaluation in addition to the post-test.
Disclosure Statement
Instructors have stated that they have not received funding to support this training. The instructor has informed the Department of Occupational Therapy the she has no financial or non-financial interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or material discussed during her presentation.
Instructional Methods
One (1) hour course during which the learner will view a streaming video presentation, reference PowerPoint® slides. To complete course and earn credits, learner must pass a 10-question multiple choice post-test with a score of 70% or higher.
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