Three courses necessary to qualify for CEEAA® (offered in western, eastern, and central locations in the US)
Evidence for the benefits of effective exercise programs for the full spectrum of aging adults is overwhelmingly positive. The unique
This course will cover the anatomical and physiological changes that occur with aging, including disease and disability, and the effects of inactivity on these changes. The best tests and measures for the examination of aging adults will be detailed, including tests of aerobic capacity, anthropometric characteristics, attention and cognition, strength and ROM, and gait, locomotion and balance. Participants will perform test and measures throughout the course. This course will cover the beneficial responses to exercise for several body systems. The principles for safe and effective exercise for the aging adult will be addressed. Participants will be able to provide an exercise prescription for the aging adult, including training for aerobic conditioning/endurance; balance, coordination, and agility; flexibility; gait and locomotion; and muscle strength, power, and endurance. Practice sessions will be incorporated into the course. Exercise Certification Series Course 3: Special Populations, Complementary Exercises, Motivation, Drug and Nutritional Considerations, and Marketing
This course will provide information on exercise for special populations (eg, those with cancer, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, arthritis). Barriers to effective exercise prescription and motivational strategies for overcoming these barriers will be discussed. The effects of medications commonly used by aging adults and their effects on exercise performance will be reviewed. Nutritional screening and requirements for the exercising aging adult will be provided. Complementary exercises will be discussed including aquatics, tai chi, yoga, and Pilates. Participants will have the opportunity to perform some of the complementary exercises. Discussion of equipment needs, marketing, and reimbursement will facilitate participants' ability to provide programs in their own clinical settings. There will be a home-based examination for Courses 1, 2, and 3. The skills test for the content of Course 1 will be performed on site during Course 2 or 3. If a participant does not achieve a passing grade on the skills test, they will be given the opportunity to retake the examination prior to the completion of Course 3. All home-based assessments must be completed within six weeks of taking the related course. A participant must achieve minimum criteria in both the skills and didactic assessments to progress to the next level; however, a person can elect to take a course without being tested. After the successful completion of the 3 courses, 3 home-based examinations, and skills test, the participant will receive a certificate and specially designed pin to recognize the certification. There will be two instructors for each course, schedule to be determined:
Upon completion of this certification program, you will be able to:
Q: Who can participate in this process and earn the CEEAA®? View||Close Q: Can PTAs participate in this process and earn the CEEAA®? View || Close Q: Will other continuing education courses count toward the CEEAA®? View || Close Q: Should I take this course if I am already a Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)?View || Close Yes. The courses for the CEEAA® will provide the most up to date information on functional testing and exercise prescription for aging adults. It will allow documentation of advanced clinical abilities in evidence-based exercise prescription for employers, insurance companies, referral sources, and the community. Those earning the CEEAA® will be listed on the Section on Geriatrics (SoG) web site stating they have completed a comprehensive set of learning requirements in functional examination and exercise prescription for the aging adult. This will allow networking and appropriate referrals for patients across the country.
Q: Will this coursework count toward the Geriatric Specialization examination? View || Close Answer: Any continuing education might prepare PTs for the ABPTS Geriatric Specialist exam. To become an ABPTS Specialist, you must meet a requirement for a number of clinical practice hours and pass an examination. How you gain your knowledge leading up to that examination is your choice. The CEEAA® courses will likely help physical therapists to better prepare for the Geriatric Specialist examination.
Q: Why should I go through this process? View || Close Answer: The Section on Geriatrics is committed to providing evidence based content for competency-based education and training for PTs and PTAs. This will be provided throughout the three CEEAA® courses. These courses will provide a logical sequence of the most up to date information, allowing participants to build on skills and information received in previous courses. Each course is competency based; meaning that testing from the learning objectives will be completed for each course. This process will allow documentation of advanced clinical abilities for employers, insurance companies, referral sources, and the community. Those earning the CEEAA® will be listed on the Section on Geriatrics (SoG) web site stating they have completed a comprehensive set of learning requirements in exercise for the aging adult. This will allow networking and appropriate referrals for patients across the country.
Q: What is the fee for the testing for the CEEAA®? View || Close An additional $75 testing fee will be charged above the cost of course registration for each of the courses, for an additional total of $225. Testing fees must be paid prior to the last course.
Q: What type of testing is involved in the CEEAA®? View || Close Answer:
1. Applicants will be required to successfully complete skills testing prior to the end of the third course. 2. Applicants will be given a written test to take home at the end of each course. Applicants must complete the test and return to SoG office within 6 weeks of the course date. Applicants will have 2 attempts to score at least 70%. Those not achieving a passing score will be required to retake the course before testing again. Register early - the CEEAA® courses have limited enrollment so assure your spot today Auburn, WA (Seattle)Huntington, WV
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