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PT12 Exercise and Fall Prevention in Seniors

PT12 ·1.0 hr
Exercise and Fall Prevention in Seniors
Authors: Jill Patnode-Krause, PT, MS, GCS & Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, Cert. MDT

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Objectives:

The goal of this program is to familiarize physical therapists with how exercise positively improves a senior’s balance, reaction time, functional ability, and risk for falls in both community and institutional settings. After completing this module, you will be able to —

Describe how types of exercise, including strength, balance, aerobic, and flexibility training to reduce fall risk.
Create exercise programs for frail and institutionalized patients.
Design solutions to keep older adults exercising after formal programs have concluded.

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

As of 4/5/10, Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

Gannett Education was approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 09S0901, expiration date 7/20/10; 10S1039 for 7/21/10 to 7/21/11; 11S0908 from 07/22/11 to 07/22/12); the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE90714060 for 7/20/09 to 12/31/09; CE100014078 for 1/1/10 to 12/31/10; CP110015685 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CP120017203 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 45876A for 7/20/09 to 7/20/10); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 3785 for 05/23/11 to 05/22/12); the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002352 for 07/02/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 781-2009, expiration date 1/31/10; approval no. 409-2010 for 2/1/10 to 1/31/12; 105-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 05/26/11 to 05/26/15 and by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 01/30/12 to 07/31/13.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437.2944 for 7/1/09 to 7/1/10; 437.3433 for 7/1/10 to 7/1/11; 437-3848 for 07/01/11 to 07/01/12). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 1340.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.

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