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Best Practice Considerations for the Use of Telehealth to Deliver Occupational Therapy Services

by Instructor: Ranelle Nissen, MS, OTR/L

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Telehealth is a rapidly growing and effective means to deliver healthcare services to older adults. It provides a method to reach individuals who are unable to access traditional in-person services and may be a preferred way to receive services. The use of telehealth by occupational therapy practitioners is increasing in multiple settings. Despite common misconceptions, older adults are open to learning and using technology to receive healthcare services. Telehealth has the potential to fill a gap in services and provide an effective means to ensure carryover to practitioners. However, it is important to understand the numerous factors that influence the use and usability of telehealth.

About the Course Author

  Ranelle Nissen, MS, OTR/L, is assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator at the University of South Dakota, Occupational Therapy program. Nissen has supervised research and authored on the topic of telehealth in occupational therapy services. Ranelle Nissen, MS, OTR/L has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (9 Match)

  • American Occupational Therapy Association

    1.00HOURS

    Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

    Category: Category 2 & 3.

    This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.0 contact hours, approval number 20-662473.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).

    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

    1.00HOURS

    Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).

    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

    1.00HOURS

    Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
    Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.


Course Details

  • Course Code:

    REL-ACU-0-OT40

  • Hours:

    1.00

  • Type:

    Online Course

  • Release Date:

    2019-08-01

  • Expiration Date:

    2022-06-25

  • Learning Objectives:

    Identify considerations for reimbursement of occupational therapy services when using telehealth.; Identify resources to provide technology support and continued evidence to support the use of telehealth in your practice.; Organize a needs assessment to determine the level of preparedness to use telehealth.; Recognize the variation in licensure requirements and the importance of reviewing state practice acts laws regarding the use of telehealth.

  • Outline:

    Current Evidence

    Reimbursement

    1. Medicare
    2. Medicaid
    3. private insurance
    4. Private pay

    Licensure

    Needs Assessment

    End-User Considerations

    Perceived Ease of Use and Usefulness Assessments

    • Technology-Acceptance Model Questionnaire
    • Technology Profile Inventory
    • Telehealth Usability Questionnaire

    Personal factors

    Personal Factors

    Contextual and Environmental Considerations

    Context and Environmental Factors

    • Existing Technology
    • Internet Access
    • Privacy and Security
    • Physical Location of Technology Equipment

    Occupational Therapy Service Considerations

    Occupational Therapy Factors

    Cost-Effectiveness

    Factors to Consider for ROI Analysis

    Technology Considerations

    Technology

    Selection of technology

    1. Determine the functions of the technology
    2. Reconcile the desired technology needs with the feasibility of obtaining that equipment
    3. Obtain the technology

     

     

  • Target Audience:

    The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

  • Course Delivery Method and Format:

    Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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  • Disclosures:

    Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.