Department of Occupational Therapy
9th Annual Continuing Education Program for Alumni & Colleagues
Occupational Therapists:
Creating Environments for Aging in Place
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Details you need: Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM Thomas Jefferson University Connelly Auditorium Dorrance H. Hamilton Building 1001 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 5.5 CONTACT HOURS Event fee includes continental breakfast, luncheon, all course materials and a CE certificate upon completion of the workshop.
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As an evolving profession, occupational therapy must be prepared to serve the aging population using innovative, evidence-based and client-centered interventions. “Aging in Place” services reflect a dynamic, important trend in helping older adults to remain safe and independent in their preferred living environments. This continuing education program will offer the occupational therapy practitioner new insights, perspectives and approaches to promote safety and quality of life for older adults. Participants will learn how creating supportive environments can allow older adults to continue to lead full and healthy lives.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Develop an understanding of how health reform, Lifestyle Redesign™ and evidence impact the occupational therapist’s role in supporting aging in place.
- Update knowledge of strategies for enhancing physical, social and community environments that support the older adult’s ability to age in place.
- Learn specific information that can add to your “tool box of skills” for aging in place practice.
More Continuing Education
Graduate
Course Credit:
This continuing education event is an excellent opportunity for therapists who are interested in Jefferson’s OTD to earn 3 graduate credits toward their degree.
Contact susan.toth- cohen@jefferson.edu for more information.
Considering an
Advanced Degree?
Consider the Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) at Jefferson
