Online/Printable/Mailed - 4 Contact Hours - Description: This entry-level/refresher course first helps occupational and physical therapists understand patient motivation and compliance, reveals factors that may influence motivation, and provides effective strategies to motivate older adults to participate in functional activities and engage in healthy behaviors. The second part of this course addresses patient education and the therapist's role as an educator who is responsible in instructing the patient in new techniques and/or home programs. This course further provides case studies to illustrate concepts presented.