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Introduction to Home Modification

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Contact Hours

2 Hours
$49

Course Description

This 1st of a 3 part home modification webinar series is an introductory course for clinicians treating patients who are expected to make the transition to home after hospitalization or possibly rehabilitation facilities. It will describe the concepts of Aging in Place, Universal Design, legislation and regulatory guidelines involved in the home modifications process.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1) Identify the concepts of Aging in Place and Universal Design.

2) Identify the concepts of what constitutes Home Modifications, High Tech and Low Tech Devices

3) Verbalize the legislation around home modifications.

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Prerequisites

None
Educational Level

Basic
Other

Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to complete a 10 question post-test with a minimum passing score of 70%.

Instructor

Colleen DeRitis

MA, OTR/L, ACE-CPT, COS-C, Cert LSVT-Big

Colleen DeRitis, MA, OTR/L, ACE-CPT, COS-C, Cert LSVT-Big

Colleen A DeRitis is a licensed and registered OT with more than 22 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings. Mrs. DeRitis holds a Specialty Certification in Environmental Modification which facilitates aging in place and independent living for clients with life-limiting conditions. As an adjunct faculty member at New York University, Long Island University, Dominican College and State University of New York-Downstate, Mrs. DeRitis has taught courses on Advanced Treatment Techniques, Clinical Conditions Across the Life Span, Therapeutic Environmental Design, and Biopsychosocial Maturation. She also has developed curriculum as part of an OT Internship Program for new graduates, a workforce retraining for home health aides, and created and implemented an OT Telehealth Pilot Study for home care. Mrs. DeRitis contributed a chapter to the National Occupational Therapy Certification Exam Review Study Guide (Cottrell ) on Mastery of the Environment. She earned her MA in occupational therapy from New York University, received her BA from Saint Joseph’s College. In addition, in 2014, she received her certification as a personal trainer and in LSVT Big, an evidence-based approach to working with patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

This was my first live webinar & would definitely do it again. Very convenient & informative.

Stephanie O., PT
North Carolina

My second webinar completed through Allied Health. Both were excellent in terms of content and presentation!

Justin S., PT
Florida

I appreciate the value of Allied Health Education - timely topics, concise and applicable to put into practice immediately.

John S., PT
Oklahoma

Great job. This was my first webinar and I enjoyed it.

Jennifer D., OTA
Texas

This is a great way to get CEU's!

Mary K., OT
Texas

Webinar was very professional and highly educational.

Morgan H., ATC
Florida

Very informative webinar. Practical information which can easily be practiced in the clinic

Lisa Y., PT
Illinois

Great course. Will take more with your company!

Marissa D., PT
New York

This was my first webinar and the presentation and Q&A opportunities were excellent.

Elizabeth M., PTA
Ohio

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