Parkinson’s Disease – 3 Hours

Description

This continuing education course aims to provide a detailed understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and treatment of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). It offers up-to-date, evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation techniques for patients with Parkinson’s. The course equips clinicians with the knowledge to identify impairments and functional limitations of patients with Parkinson’s and subsequently implement an effective treatment plan that can achieve optimal outcomes.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the prevalence of Parkinson’s in the United States
• Discuss the physiology of Parkinson’s
• Discuss the etiology of Parkinson’s
• Discuss the clinical signs of Parkinson’s
• Describe the Clinical evaluation of a patient with Parkinson’s Disease
• Discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the Disease
• Discuss therapy options to improve and restore the patient’s functional performance and ability to participate in necessary daily activities.
• Discuss appropriate patient education.

Author: Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH, Christine Church, M.S., OTR/L

Contact Hours: 3.00 Hours  (AOTA CEUs—0.3)

AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1 – OT Service Delivery

Educational Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $20 / Participant

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email. 

Target Audience: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Other Health Professionals

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email before purchasing an online course.

Biologix Solutions LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9837. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate, Category 1 – OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply the endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

The current term of approval extends from 6/21/2017 through 6/30/2025. Provider ID: 9837.

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