2026 Population Specific Considerations for Return to Driving - Modified

2026 Population Specific Considerations for Return to Driving - Modified - 2 hours

This is an abbreviated version of course 9, which is part of Part 1: OT Driving Risk Assessment Training. This abbreviated version is being tested and reviewed as part of an OT Capstone Project to assessment quality and effectiveness of case studies.

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Course Learning Objectives

Target Audience: 4 Hours of Online Learning for Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Specific Medical Conditions

Explore diagnostic specific considerations for fitness to drive and driving risk
Specific Evaluation Techniques

Given a client scenario, select the most appropriate evaluation techniques and treatment interventions to assess a client's fitness to drive
Evidenced Based Research

Apply current occupational therapy evidence-based research/practice to driving rehabilitation

Course Description

Learn to expand your clinical reasoning and driving risk assessment skills! This course takes everything you have learned about evaluating driving in the clinic and applies it specific medical conditions and case studies. Take your knowledge to the next level by learning about diagnostic specific considerations and evidence-based practice for stroke, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other progressive neurological conditions, amputation or limb loss, orthopedic conditions, cerebral palsy, & Autism Spectrum Disorder. Explore specific Evidenced Based Consensus Statements, identify key considerations from the Clinician’s Guide to Assessing & Counseling Older Drivers, explore current research, apply the OT DRIVE model to making clinical decisions, and test your own knowledge for determining outcomes. This is course is ideal for the occupational therapy practitioner addressing driving in the clinic. This course is also a great foundation for those OT's advancing into driver rehabilitation. Take this course as part of the In the Clinic: Building Blocks Curriculum Bundle or on it’s on. This course is taught by occupational therapy practitioners, with advanced training and experience in the field of driver rehabilitation.

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Course Agenda

1. Capstone Cover Letter
2. Module Introduction
3. Capstone Consent
4. Quick Research Demographics
5. Course Handout
6. Course Resource: AMS Driving Considerations for Diagnoses
7. Course Resources: Driving Pathway by Diagnosis Sheets
8. Course Resource: Application of OT Assessment Tools & Measures to Fitness to Drive
1. Module Introduction (M9 MI A1)
1. Pre Test - Confidence Survey
2. Clinical Reasoning for the Client Recovering from CVA (M9 L1 A1)
3. Examining Stroke & Driving Fitness (M9 L1 A2)
4. Examining Stroke & Driving Fitness (M9 L1 A2.2)
5. Client Resource for Returning to Driving Post Stroke (M9 L1 A2.3)
6. Problem Solving Potential Driving Considerations for Stroke-Related Conditions (M9 L1 A3)
7. Problem Solving Potential Driving Considerations for Stroke-Related Conditions (M9 L1 A3.2)
8. Stroke Case Study: Clinical Application of Knowledge
9. Stroke Case Study Outcome
10. Post Test - Confidence Survey
11. Stroke Knowledge Post-Test
1. Pre-Test: Amputation Confidence
2. Examining Amputation & Driving (M9 L4 A1)
3. Case Study Example of Client with Amputation (M9 L4 A2)
4. Applying Adaptive Driving Equipment for Amputations (M9 L4 A3.1)
5. Applying Adaptive Driving Equipment for Amputations (M9 L4 A3.2)
6. Amputation Case Study - Part 1
7. Amputation Case Study Outcome
8. Post-Test: Amputation Confidence
9. Post-Test: Amputation Knowledge
1. Pre-Test: ASD Confidence
2. Assessing Driving Readiness for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (M9 L7 A1)
3. Adolescent Skills Checklist
4. Evidenced Based Research & Practice to Support Driving Interventions for Clients with ASD
5. ASD Case Study
6. ASD Case Study Outcome
7. Post-Test: ASD Confidence
8. Post-Test: ASD Knowledge
1. Stay Connected!
2. Module Summary & Wrap-Up
3. IMPORTANT - Please read

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Adaptive Mobility is AOTA Approved Provider #6874

Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. CE Provider & Contact: Adaptive Mobility Services, CE Administrator: [email protected] APP Provider #: 6874

Presenter & Author: Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS Contributing Author & Presenters: Susan Pierce, OTR, SCDCM, CDRS, Wendy Starnes, OTR/L, SCDCM, DRS
AOTA CEUs/Contact Hours: 0.4 CEU/4.0 contact hours
Online Publication: 3/2019; Date & Location: ongoing, online
Level of learning/education level: introductory; Prerequisites: none; Learner may find completion of Courses 1-8 beneficial with this course, however this course has no prerequisites.
Instructional Method: online course, independent learning
AOTA Classification Codes: OT Process (evaluation) & Domain of OT (area of occupation, performance skills)
Course Completion Requirements: Learner will review full presentation, handout, & complete post exam and AOTA APP provider survey.

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Adaptive Mobility Services is committed to providing high quality, evidence based, education infused with practical experience, real & hypothetical case studies, a range of learning opportunities. It is our goal to help you reach your goals. Whether you are an OT looking to expand your practice in the clinic or ready to become a driver rehab specialist in the car, we are here to help! If you have any questions, comments, or would just like to say hello, email us!