Diagnostic Specific Considerations for Driving (4 hours)

Explore driving risk considerations for various diagnostic groups. 4 hours. Online.

Explore driving for specific medical conditions.

4 Hours. Online. (Course 9 of Part 1: Building Blocks Bundle)

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:

Module introduction
Stroke
Mild cognitive impairment & dementia
Parkinson’s disease & other progressive neurological conditions
Amputation or limb loss
Orthopedic conditions
Cerebral palsy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Module summary

Course Learning Objectives:

Following this course, the participant will be able to:

Explain the unique value occupational therapy expertise brings to driving rehabilitation
Explore diagnostic specific considerations for fitness to drive and driving risk
Recognize impairments in performance skills that indicate the need for driving retirement and practice specific strategies for addressing this difficult topic
Apply current occupational therapy evidence-based research/practice to driving rehabilitation
Given a client scenario, select the most appropriate evaluation techniques and treatment interventions to assess a client's fitness to drive
Explain how to select the most appropriate driving rehab technology to support a client's return to driving

Course Agenda

1

Key Concepts
- Welcome!
- Course Handout - Please download
- Course References & Resources
- Course Resources: OT DRIVE Info-graphic
- Course References: AMS Driving Considerations for Diagnoses
- Course Resources: Driving Pathway by Diagnosis Sheets
- Course Resources: Application of OT Assessment Tools & Measures to Fitness to Drive
2

Module Introduction
- Module Introduction (M9 MI A1)
3

Lesson 1: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Clinical Reasoning for the Client Recovering from CVA (M9 L1 A1)
- Examining Stroke & Driving Fitness (M9 L1 A2)
- Examining Stroke & Driving Fitness (M9 L1 A2.2)
- Client Resource for Returning to Driving Post Stroke (M9 L1 A2.3)
- Problem Solving Potential Driving Considerations for Stroke-Related Conditions (M9 L1 A3)
- Problem Solving Potential Driving Considerations for Stroke-Related Conditions (M9 L1 A3.2)
4

Lesson 2: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) & Dementia
- Using Clinical Data for Mild Cognitive Impairment & Dementia Decisions (M9 L2 A1)
- Overview of Driving Retirement Strategies (M9 L2 A1.2)
- 3 Tips to Guide Driving Retirement Conversations (M9 L2 A1.3)
- Examining Evidence for Dementia & Driving (M9 L2 A2.1)
- Examining Evidence for Dementia & Driving (M9 L2 A2.2)
- Case Example of Dementia (M9 L2 A3)
- Preparing for Dementia & Driving Retirement (M9 L2 A4)
5

Lesson 3: Parkinson's Disease and Other Progressive Neurological Diseases
- Considerations for Driving with Parkinson's Disease & Other Progressive Neurological Diseases (M9 L3 A1.1)
- NHTSA Video Resource: Parkinson's Disease (M9 L3 A1.2)
- Examining Evidence to Support Clinical Decisions with Parkinson's Disease & Other Progressive Neurological Conditions (M9 L3 A2)
- Applying Clinical Decisions to Case Study (M9 L3 A3)
6

Lesson 4: Amputation
- Examining Amputation & Driving (M9 L4 A1)
- Case Study Example of Client with Amputation (M9 L4 A2)
- Applying Adaptive Driving Equipment for Amputations (M9 L4 A3.1)
- Applying Adaptive Driving Equipment for Amputations (M9 L4 A3.2)
7

Lesson 5: Orthopedic Conditions
- Driving Considerations with Orthopedic Conditions (M9 L5 A1)
- In-Vehicle Seating & Positioning Considerations for Orthopedic Conditions (M9 L5 A2)
- Demonstration of Transfer Bar (M9 L5 A2.2)
- Planning for Orthopedic Considerations & Driving (M9 L5 A3)
- Planning for Orthopedic Considerations & Driving (M9 L5 A3)
8

Lesson 6: Cerebral Palsy
- Assessing Fitness to Drive for Cerebral Palsy (M9 L6 A1)
- Evidenced Based Consensus Statements for Non Progressive Conditions (M9 L6 A1.2)
- Case Study: Scott with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy (M9 L6 A2.1)
- Review Scott's Clinical Documentation (M9 L6 A2.2)
- Review Scott's Vehicle Assessment by the Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (M9 L6 A2.3)
- Scott: Determining Fitness to Drive & Equipment Needs (M9 L6 A2.4)
- Scott: Driving Evaluation & Adaptive Equipment (M9 L6 A2.5)
- Resources for Driving & Cerebral Palsy (M9 L6 A3)
9

Lesson 7: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Assessing Driving Readiness for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (M9 L7 A1)
- Adolescent Skills Checklist
- Evidenced Based Research & Practice to Support Driving Interventions for Clients with ASD
10

Module Summary
- Module Summary (M9 MS A1)
- Stay Connected!
- Course Objectives - PLEASE SAVE a copy of these objectives with your certificate!
- Course Evaluation & Certificate

This is Course 9: Population Specific Considerations for Driving

of Part 1 In the Clinic: Building Blocks Introduction to Driving Rehabilitation

Adaptive Mobility Services is Your Approved Provider!

AOTA Approved Provider #6874 & ADED CHAP Provider #63563136

Adaptive Mobility is Your Approved Provider

Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider #6874 & is an ADED Contact Hour Associate Provider (CHAP). 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. The assignment of ADED CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by ADED. CE Provider & Contact: Adaptive Mobility Services, CE Administrator: susie@adaptivemobility.com

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 contact hours
Online Publication: 2/2019
Date & Location: ongoing, online
Level of learning/education level: introductory
Prerequisites: none
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.
CE Provider & Contact: Adaptive Mobility Services, CE Administrator: susie@adaptivemobility.com APP Provider #: 6874; ADED CHAP Provider #63563136

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