Introduction to Physical Therapy for IDD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-IPTIDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe the purpose and benefits of PT for people with IDD.
Identify ways DSPs can support a person's participation in and benefit from PT services.

Outline:
Introduction to Physical Therapy for IDD

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: What Is Physical Therapy?

What Is It?

Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy?

What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

Types of Adaptive Equipment Used in PT

Review

Summary

Section 3: The DSP's Role in Physical Therapy

What Is Your Role?

Let's Meet Tom

Pedro

Louis

A Good Day

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Expert Reviewer: Ann Elsasser-Root, PT DPT

Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has experience working as a physical therapist in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in geriatric care, kinesiotaping, vestibular rehabilitation, and McKenzie MDT for the lumbar spine. She is most passionate about treating the older population to improve quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, Ann enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.

Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.