1617 – Geriatric Treatment Techniques

Beginner / Pre-Symposium 1-hour Lecture

Sanibel, FL / Monday, June 28, 2010 – 5:40-6:40 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Classroom: 5:40-6:40 pm)

Faculty: Kristine Kading, CTRS, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Providing the right aquatic exercise/therapy program for the geriatric population is challenging when working with clients with a wide range of limitations. This course will focus on common problems and diagnoses that the geriatric population experience, along with physical and psychological benefits that are included with aquatic treatment. Participants who attend this course will determine which techniques are safe and appropriate specific to the clientele served.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Identify treatment techniques for various diagnoses/conditions within the geriatric population.

2) Apply modification of treatment techniques to match client’s situation.

3) Identify safety protocols for geriatric population.

4) Apply aquatic therapy equipment to match client’s situation.

FACULTY: Kristine Kading, CTRS, ATRIC, is President of LIFE Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. She has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for 10 years and Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Certified for three years. She specializes in working with the geriatric population in both recreation and aquatic therapy.