Assisting with Ambulation

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-AA

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of safe ambulation for people with IDD.
Identify at least five tools and strategies DSPs can use to support safe ambulation.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Ambulation

What Is Ambulation?

The Benefits of Ambulation

Why Would a Person Need Assistance?

Fall Risks

Review

Summary

Section 3: How Do You Provide Support?

Support Options

Adaptive Equipment

Safety and Access

Personal Equipment

Transfers

Physical Assistance

Supports at Home

Supports in the Community

Meet Brian

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services.

Expert Reviewer: Elizabeth Veltri, BSN-RN, QIDP

Ms. Veltri received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has seven years of nursing experience working with older adults with IDD. She is a member of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices and advocates strongly for the well-being of older adults with IDD. She currently works as a Clinical Coordinator registered nurse in a retirement community for older adults with IDD. She also trains support staff members on medication practices and dementia support skills.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.