As society ages and medical treatments advance, many older adults are living at home with complex medical problems. Home health care has become more complicated and requires specialized, advanced skills. Do you have the skills to provide your patients with the safest and best possible care?

This course is designed to provide physical and occupational therapists with the most up-to-date, evidenced-based techniques for assessment and treatment of the medically complex geriatric home care patient.

The course format is lecture and discussion of the most recent research, tests and tools. Participants will also learn how to access the best current evidence using the internet to make best practice decisions for their patients. Case studies and audiovisuals will be incorporated to facilitate an active learning environment. An extensive handout with multiple articles, references and recommended web sites will be provided.