Micki Harris Evening Lecture Series
2019 Micki Harris Lecture Series: Geriatric Webinar Series
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
3 Webinar Series
September 12: I’ll be fine when I get home… are you missing the cues for cognitive impairment? Physical Therapy’s Role in Cognitive Screening and Interventions
Participants will:
- Implement a screening process for patients with cognitive challenges
- Understand the different cognitive stages and physical therapy’s role within each stage
- Support medical necessity of interventions through documentation and goal writing
Presenters:
Patricia Larkin-Upton PT, DPT, MS
September 26: Introductory Wound Assessment and Treatment
Objectives:
- Describe the APTA practice guidelines as they pertain to the integument.
- Explain the physical therapist’s role in the holistic management of patient’s with skin compromise and/or wounds with respect to:
> Differentiating wound etiology
> Wound/pressure ulcer prevention
- Describe specific interventions and standardized measures that can be used to address patients with skin/wound concerns.
Presenters:
Patricia Larkin-Upton PT, DPT, MS
October 10: Exercise Treatment for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Participants will:
- Identify the risk factors for low bone mass/osteoporosis and how to determine level of fracture risk.
- Understand the basic physiology of bone formation
- Identify the 12 components of the Meeks Method
- Understand the exercise principles used for treatment of low bone mass/osteoporosis
- Make cardiovascular recommendations for low, moderate and high fracture risk patients.
- Advise patients with regard to Yoga and Pilates modifications
Presenters:
Price:
Each webinar:
Member: $30
Non Member: $45
Series (all 3):
Member: $75
Non Member: $120
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