Introduction to Rehabilitation Services

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-INTRORS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the role of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy.
Identify at least two conditions that each therapy discipline can help treat.

Outline:

Section 1: The Role of Therapy

What is Therapy?

Type of Therapy

Therapy Aides

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Physical Therapy

PT

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Occupational Therapy

OT

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Speech Therapy

ST

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Respiratory Therapy

RT

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Activities Professional; Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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