Disaster Preparedness, Response, & Recovery:
A role for occupational therapy practitioners.
In the face of increasing global disasters, it's crucial for occupational therapists to play a vital role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
This comprehensive course is designed to equip occupational therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to address physical and mental health barriers during disasters.
By integrating occupational therapy principles into disaster management, you can enhance community resilience and support vulnerable populations.
The Home Accessibility Therapist LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 12222. This distance learning activity is offered at .5 CEUs, introductory level, service delivery and professional issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course Content
Introduction to Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery
A role for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Putting it into action: Preparedness Planning.
Considerations for Special Populations.
Specific Preparedness and Response considerations for persons with Autism or Dementia
Wrapping it all up: What can you do in your community?
Expected Learning outcomes:
At the end of this 5 hour course you will be able to:
a) Identify the different stages in disaster preparedness and recovery response.
b) Describe potential roles for occupational therapy practitioners in disaster preparedness and recovery response at the micro, meso, and macro levels.
c) Identify ways to incorporate disaster preparedness as part of an occupational therapy intervention plan.
d) Justify roles for occupational therapy practitioners in disaster recovery response.
Practical Handouts
Check lists you can use with your clients or personally
Emergency Preparedness Planning Worksheets
Emergency Car Kit Checklist
Key course components:
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