Module #1 Introduction to Geriatric Physical Therapy Overview of the field, importance, and role of physical therapy in geriatric care
Module #2 Aging and Age-Related Changes Physiological, psychological, and societal changes associated with aging
Module #3 Geriatric Assessment and Screening Comprehensive assessment and screening tools for geriatric patients
Module #4 Geriatric Syndromes and Conditions In-depth examination of common geriatric syndromes and conditions, such as falls, incontinence, and delirium
Module #5 Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Physical therapy approaches for patients with dementia and cognitive impairment
Module #6 Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Exercises and strategies for preventing and managing osteoporosis and fractures
Module #7 Balance and Fall Prevention Assessment and intervention strategies for balance and fall prevention in geriatric patients
Module #8 Mobility and Gait Disorders Assessment and treatment of mobility and gait disorders in geriatric patients
Module #9 Pain Management in Geriatric Physical Therapy Pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management in geriatric patients
Module #10 Wound Care and Management Physical therapy approaches to wound care and management in geriatric patients
Module #11 Geriatric Rehabilitation Settings Overview of geriatric rehabilitation settings, including acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient therapy
Module #12 Evidence-Based Practice in Geriatric Physical Therapy Critical analysis of current research and evidence-based practice in geriatric physical therapy
Module #13 Cultural Competence and Sensitivity in Geriatric Care Importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in geriatric care and physical therapy
Module #14 Family and Caregiver Support Strategies for involving and supporting family and caregivers in geriatric physical therapy
Module #15 Polypharmacy and Medication Management Impact of polypharmacy on geriatric patients and strategies for medication management
Module #16 Nutrition and Hydration in Geriatric Care Importance of nutrition and hydration in geriatric care and physical therapy
Module #17 Geriatric Physical Therapy in Palliative and Hospice Care Role of physical therapy in palliative and hospice care for geriatric patients
Module #18 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in geriatric physical therapy
Module #19 Technology and Telerehabilitation in Geriatric Care Use of technology and telerehabilitation in geriatric physical therapy
Module #20 Case Studies in Geriatric Physical Therapy In-depth examination of case studies in geriatric physical therapy
Module #21 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Healthcare Policy Impact of healthcare policy on geriatric physical therapy and advocacy strategies
Module #22 Interprofessional Collaboration in Geriatric Care Importance of interprofessional collaboration in geriatric care and physical therapy
Module #23 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Community-Based Initiatives Role of physical therapy in community-based initiatives for geriatric patients
Module #24 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Global Health Global health perspectives and initiatives in geriatric physical therapy
Module #25 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Healthcare Systems Impact of healthcare systems on geriatric physical therapy and quality of care
Module #26 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Research Current research and future directions in geriatric physical therapy
Module #27 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Education Strategies for educating patients, families, and caregivers in geriatric physical therapy
Module #28 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Mentoring Role of mentoring in geriatric physical therapy and professional development
Module #29 Geriatric Physical Therapy and Advocacy Importance of advocacy in geriatric physical therapy and strategies for promoting change
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Geriatric Physical Therapy career
