Certified Home Accessibility Therapist Information

Certified

Home Accessibility Therapist

Program

Unlock your potential in home modifications with the Certified Home Accessibility Therapist (CHAT) Program – the only certification tailored exclusively for therapy professionals. This comprehensive course empowers entry and intermediate-level clinicians with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to excel in home modification assessments.

The CHAT program goes beyond standard certifications, offering in-depth coverage of federal Medicare regulations, licensing requirements, and therapy-specific assessments crucial for occupational therapists. Dive into a curriculum that seamlessly blends research-backed methodologies with real-world applications, enabling you to enhance your practice across various settings, from acute care to home health and private practice.

By focusing on the unique role of therapists in home modifications, CHAT equips you with the tools to navigate billing, ethics, and evidence-based recommendations, setting you apart in this growing field.

Changing Lives One Home at a Time!

The Home Accessibility Therapist LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. The Certified Home Accessibility Therapist course approval ID# 0000011838.

The online independent and interactive learning activity is offered at 3 CEUs for 30 contact hours, at introductory, intermediate, and expert levels. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Course Content

Online videos to watch at your own pace.

Impact of Falls in the Community
The Evidence for Home Modifications.
Laws and Regulations Impacting Home Modifications
Ethics in the Home Modifications Practice
Understanding the Therapy Approach to Home Modifications
An Introduction to Construction and Floor Plans.

Tools that will Help you in your Practice.
Environmental Assessments: A Review of the Options.
Client Factors to Consider and Evaluate.
The Basics of Ramp Design.
Prescribing Grab Bars: What Do We Need to Know.
Bathroom Modifications: The Simple to Complex.

Basic Products Used in Home Modifications.
Before Your First Visit.
During Your First Visit.
After Your First Visit.
Telehealth and Home Modifications.
Documentation for the Home Modifications Therapist.

Writing an Effective Report.
Billing & Coding
Funding for Home Modifications.
Cashed Based Services.
Roles for the Therapy Assistant in Home Modifications.

Expected Learning outcomes:

Analyze the impact of falls in the community and apply evidence-based home modification strategies to reduce fall risks for clients with various functional limitations.
Differentiate between various laws, regulations, and ethical considerations that impact home modification practices, and demonstrate how to integrate these factors into the decision-making process during client assessments and interventions.
Evaluate client factors and environmental assessments to develop comprehensive, client-centered home modification plans that address both simple and complex needs in areas such as bathroom modifications, ramp design, and grab bar placement.
Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting construction floor plans and selecting appropriate tools and basic products for home modifications, ensuring alignment with therapy approaches and client-specific requirements.
Synthesize information gathered from client visits (before, during, and after) to create effective documentation, including detailed reports and accurate billing codes, while also exploring telehealth applications in home modification practices.

Group Coaching Calls

Live Zoom sessions.

Live Zoom discussions and coaching calls. There are 10 minute time slots allocated to each participant. There is frequently more time available for further group discussion

Calls are live 2 x month and are recorded so you can listen if you cannot attend the live sessions.
Discuss any questions related to the course materials.
Problemsolving and mentorship on how to apply this to your current work situation, build a business, or a particular case.

Telegram Support Group

Get real time answers & support

Have a question? Difficulty understanding the lesson and there's another week until the online coaching session?

Telegram chat provides access to support services while you are completing your certificate.

Email support is available within the learning system.

Certification

Certificate issued for 2 years.

After passing 75 question open book examination at 80% or higher you will be provided with the following:

Certificate of achievement listing your 30 attendance hours or 3 CEU/PDU hours and examination results.
The CHAT logo you can use on your marketing materials.
Recertification is every 2 years. Cost $75 and documentation of 25 hours of relevant continuing education. Our CHAT graduate program meets these requirements.

Advance your career now!

Join the growing number of therapists who are taking their career to the next level.

$825

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