Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 15620. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. 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 Overview
By 2030, 20% of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older. As the Baby Boomer generation reshapes expectations around independence and community living, occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to support safe, accessible, and autonomy-centered home environments.
This AOTA approved podcast explores the evolution of the aging in place movement, current research on home modifications, and the expanding role of occupational therapy in proactive and reactive environmental interventions. Through research review and real-world case examples, participants will gain practical strategies to assess environmental barriers, recommend modifications, and support occupational performance across the aging continuum.
The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .1 CEUs or 1.0 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
Course Curriculum
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About this course
- 1.0 Contact Hours / .10 CEUs
- Online Self-Study Course
- Video Podcast
Learning Outcomes
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List common home modification interventions used to support safety and independence in older adults.
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Recognize the occupational therapist’s role in evaluating environmental barriers and recommending accessibility solutions.
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List the opportunities for continued education to enhance the OT skillset beyond an entry-level practitioner in home modifications.
Instructor
Monique Chabot
OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP
Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS is an associate professor of occupational therapy at Widener University in Chester, PA, and a fourth year PhD Candidate in Architecture and Design Research at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia where she is exploring spatial arrangements and smart technology to support functional cognition in the kitchen for aging in place. In addition to her work on faculty, she has worked her entire career with older adults in the community and still works clinically with three local nonprofit housing organizations in various capacities. She specializes in aging in place, home modifications, smart technology, and assistive technology design with 3D printing and light robotics.