ODL 278 Home Modifications and Resources to Know for Professionals Working with the Aging Population

Created On: 7/2/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, case managers, nurses, and counselors.

Overview:

Are you a helping professional looking to enhance your skills and better assist your clients? This training on home modifications and other resources is designed to empower you to make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Explore practical solutions for improving safety, enhancing independence, and reducing caregiver burdens through home modifications, such as structural changes and adaptive equipment. We’ll address the challenges and cost-effective options for making homes more accessible and comfortable. Additionally, you’ll learn creative strategies for helping clients who require 24/7 supervision and discover essential resources to overcome transportation barriers, ensuring your clients receive the best care. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and impact the lives of your clients. 

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Name at least three novel home modifications that improve safety and independence
• Identify at least three area alternative transportation options and tips for maximizing their use
• Discover multiple ways to help families create a plan for providing 24/7 supervision

Presenter(s):

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT

Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT, received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She is certified in both Living in Place and Low Vision Therapy.  Dr. Archie has over 15 years of experience in home health and elder focused practice settings which led her to start AskSAMIE, a curated marketplace to make aging in place possible for anyone, anywhere! Answer some questions about the problems the person is having and then a personalized cart of adaptive equipment and resources is provided. She is also the founder of AccessAble Living, a company whose mission is also to adapt environments to fit the needs of older adults and serves clients in person in the Kansas City area.

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour.

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.