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presented by Andrew J. Opett, PT, DPT, OCS
Financial— Andrew Opett receives compensation from MedBridge for the production of this course. There are no other relevant financial relationships. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Rehabilitation specialists are serving an increasingly larger role as primary care providers in health care. With the number of adults over the age of 65 projected to increase significantly in the next few decades, providers will be evaluating and treating older adults with complex medical problems. This course will cover considerations for evaluating and screening older adults for urogenital, endocrine, metabolic, and immunological conditions and associated pharmacological adverse effects. Recognition of risk factors and identification of red flags for underlying medical conditions that require referral will be addressed.
Andrew J. Opett, PT, DPT, OCS
Andrew Opett received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1996; a bachelor of science degree in health sciences from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in 2000; and a master of science degree in physical therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York, in…
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1. Screening for Urogenital Conditions in the Aging Adult
This chapter will discuss medical screening for conditions of the male and female urogenital systems that are common in aging adults. The importance of reviewing history, risk factors, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms will be covered.
2. Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions in the Aging Adult
This chapter will discuss medical screening for conditions of the endocrine and metabolic systems that are common in aging adults. The importance of reviewing history, risk factors, clinical presentation, and associated signs and symptoms will be covered.
3. Screening for Immunological Conditions in Older Adults
Rehabilitation specialists are serving an increasingly larger role as primary care providers in healthcare. With the number of adults over the age of 65 projected to increase significantly in the next few decades, providers will be evaluating and treating older adults with complex medical problems. This course will cover considerations for evaluating and screening older adults for medical conditions and pharmacological adverse effects. Recognition of risk factors and identification of red flags for underlying medical conditions that require referral will be addressed.
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