ODL 284 Promoting Independence through Assistive Technology for the Aging

Created On: 6/27/2024      Revised On: 12/4/2024

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:

This innovative course is meticulously curated to provide professionals in the healthcare and social service sectors with cutting-edge insights into the transformative world of assistive technology and its profound impact on aging individuals. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and practical technologies promoting independence and quality of life. We will discuss and demonstrate over 50 different assistive technology solutions that can maximize independence in the home for aging in place. Discover how assistive technology acts as a catalyst for promoting autonomy among the elderly. Through real-life case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will explore how these innovations empower aging individuals to maintain their independence, engage in meaningful activities, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

Course Objectives:

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

• Identify at least 50 different solutions to maximize independence at home.
• Identify at least 10 different tools and materials for rapid creation of assistive technology solutions in the home.
• Identify at least 10 innovative ways that smart home technologies can maximize independence for seniors with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments.

Presenter(s):

Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP, Director of the New Hampshire Statewide Assistive Technology Program, and Author

Therese Willkomm, PhD, is the Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Dr. Willkomm is a clinical associate professor emeritus in the Department of Occupational Therapy. She developed, coordinated and taught the assistive technology courses for the Graduate Certificate Program in Assistive Technology for 23 years. She is known nationally and internationally for her innovative strategies for creating solutions in minutes. She has designed and fabricated over two thousand solutions for individuals with disabilities to maximize independence in all life functions. She has presented her work in 42 states, ten foreign countries and three U.S. Territories and has authored over 22 publications including her recent book Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes Book 3: – “Make Stuff and Love People”.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE –2 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 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.