Course Code: REL-RTS-0-22POD10
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Determine who is at risk for polypharmacy and common adverse drug reactions.
Determine which medications are potentially inappropriate for older adults and best practices for medication screening.
Determine your role in supporting and deprescribing medications.
Outline:
Introduction
Top Three Take-Aways of Today’s Topic (1:29)
The Definition of Polypharmacy (2:12)
Who Is at Risk for Polypharmacy? (4:14)
Overuse, Underuse, or Misuse (6:22)
Prescribing Cascade (7:52)
Adverse Drug Reactions (10:49)
Delirium (11:55)
Common Medications that Require Frequent Monitoring (13:42)
Patient Presentation: Side Effects or Aging? (20:00)
What Is the Therapist’s Role? (23:35)
What are Key Questions for Therapists to Consider? (25:34)
Red Flag Medication Classes (35:30)
What Is Deprescribing and Is It Common Practice? (41:20)
Case Example: How Therapists Can Help with Deprescribing (43:24)
How to Have a Conversation with Your Patient’s Provider (47:36)
Are Over the Counter Medications a Concern? (51:15)
Tips for Success (52:14)
Conclusion (54:00)
Subject Matter Expert: Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT
Aimee (she/her/hers) earned her MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital - Institute of Health Profession and has spent over 25 years as a clinician in post-acute care clinical settings with the majority of experience in neurologic and geriatric practice. As a Clinical Director for a large rehab provider, Aimee is passionate and committed to clinical excellence using evidence-based and client-centered practices. She serves as a clinical leader and strives to inspire colleagues to be strong professional and patient advocates to ensure patients have access to the care they need and can achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them. Aimee is dedicated to lifelong learning and through this commitment; she has achieved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) board certification as a Neurological Clinical Specialist and as a Geriatrics Certified Expert for the Aging Adult. Additionally, Dr. Perron has presented nationally on a variety of topics and has been an active member and leader in the APTA at both the state and national levels.
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.