OTAP 2340 - OT Int. and Tx: Geriatric

1. Understand the geriatric models of health care, reimbursement, education, community, and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy
2. Gather and share data using methods including screening tools, standardized assessments, observations, occupational profiles, interviews, etc. for purposes of screening and evaluation of client performance across areas of occupation
3. Articulate and demonstrate the role of and collaboration between the OTA and OT within geriatric settings during the screening, evaluation, and treatment planning process.
4. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, safety awareness, and use therapeutic adaptation with occupations pertinent to the needs of the geriatric client.  Adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the elder client and their socio-cultural context. Use safety precautions with the older client during therapeutic intervention. Modify intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of elder clients. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety
6. Document screening, evaluation data collection, provision of services clearly to meet standards for reimbursement of services.  Assist occupational therapist, administrator, or manager with developing a summary of OT outcomes, recommendations, and referrals.  Effectively communicate the need and rationale for OT services appropriately for the context in which the service is delivered.