Jefferson Elder Care
Professional Training
As part of the Jefferson School for Health Professions, Jefferson Elder Care offers a range of certifications for occupational therapists seeking to provide better services for older adults.
Innovative Practice with Older Adults
Our Specialty Certificate for Occupational Therapists is available through online, distance learning classes. The program is available for CE credits and as a 12-credit elective for those pursuing graduate education in occupational therapy. Courses adhere to guidelines of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) and complement a number of competencies and criteria for AOTA board certification in gerontology.
Certification Training in Evidence Based Programs
Jefferson Elder Care offers independent certification training for occupational therapists interested in providing its evidence-based programs. Once certified, OT’s can offer the services for up to two years. Both services can be reimbursed by Medicare Part A or B if the client has a skilled occupational therapy need as determined by a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation. For more details on the certification process, click on the program name below.
Skills2Care™ — a home-based occupational therapy program that improves well-being and skills of family caregivers, slows decline in daily functioning of persons with dementia and reduces challenging behaviors that can trigger nursing home placement.
2012 training dates: February 9 & 10; May 10 & 11; August 9 & 10; November 8 & 9.
Download the Skills2Care™ Training Registration form for individuals or for groups.ABLE Advancing Better Living for Elders — a home-based occupational therapy program for functionally vulnerable older adults living at home. ABLE has been shown to decrease functional difficulties and fear of falling, improve home safety, boost confidence managing day-to-day activities, and reduce the risk of mortality.
Agency Consultation
If your agency or company is seeking to enhance care for persons with dementia and their caregivers, we can help. We offer customized services including:
- Needs assessments
- Comprehensive dementia care training
- Environmental assessments
- Tailored care programs
For details on our customized training and workshops, contact Catherine.Piersol@jefferson.edu.
