Steve Hoffacker LLC, is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval #10605. This distance learning-interactive activity is offered at .4 CEUs, introductory educational level for Category One, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This half-day (0.4 CEUs and 4 Contact Hours) elective class of original material by Master CAPS-Universal Design Instructor and AOTA Approved Provider Steve Hoffacker was inspired by the need for CAPS professionals, and especially therapists, to interpret and understand how to create or modify a living environment to accommodate anyone’s ability when they attempted to be in or use that space.
This class is specifically intended to address the needs of occupational therapists as an introductory level class in Contemporary Issues & Trends for Category One, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery as you explore opportunities to leverage your CAPS training and provide non-clinical services in the home for the residents and their families, regardless of their abilities or the nature of their dwelling.
This course also is appropriate for physical therapists, consultants, interior designers, real estate agents, case managers, move managers, family members, and others interested in understanding someone’s abilities and providing a safe and comfortable home living environment for the public.
There is no prerequisite for this course, but completing the CAPS designation program is recommended. While it can be taken by non-CAPS professionals as well, there are some references to the CAPS material that would be helpful to understand.
This is being offered as a live Zoom, synchronous, interactive, distance learning class with PowerPoint and is not self-paced or pre-recorded.
This is not a required class for any designation but a continuing education course providing 4 hours for people who track and self-report their hours. Presently, the CEU hours count for AOTA, APTA, NAHB/CAPS, AIBD, and NKBA designations, and possibly others.
The class was prepared especially for occupational and physical therapists as well as design professionals, remodelers, and others committed to understanding the needs of their clients as they relate to their environmental context.
Steve receives no compensation from any of the brand names or companies mentioned or referenced and has no financial interest in any outside organizations.
This class is not limited to any particular occupation or country, but there is a major emphasis on the role of occupational therapists in providing aging in place services such as the ones described in this course. Since this is a new direction for clinical occupational therapists, the material is considered introductory in nature but extremely relatable and valuable.
Specifically, by the end of the program, you will be able to:
- State how universal design concepts impact residential design and how they facilitate unrestricted use of the living space
- Recall how universal design concepts apply solely to residential spaces
- Describe how universal design allows people to access and use their home more easily
- Cite the primary objective of universal design
- Compare the concept of universal design with ADA requirements
- Contrast the concept of visitability with universal design
- Identify the major areas within a home where universal design concepts can be the most beneficial
- Indicate any other areas within the home where universal design can be beneficial
- Specify four low-budget universal design features that would enhance any home
- Relate universal design features to safety within the home
The agenda followed for this program is:
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Understanding Universal Design Concepts
- Section 3 Relating Universal Design To ADA & Abilities
- Section 4 Using Universal Design Treatments Effectively
- Section 5 Conclusion
- Questions / Post-Course Evaluation
Successful completion of the course is attendance for the entire event, participation in the activities and discussion, having an active camera, and obtaining a 70% passing score on the in-class knowledge/skill check questions.
Anyone requiring special considerations or accommodations to attend the classes for vision, hearing, or comprehension speed should contact Steve prior to the class or use the accessibility widget on the site.
In order to keep the format of the classes interactive and to be able to answer everyone’s questions, class sizes will be kept small and registration may be closed once the optimal class size has been reached. There are several additional offerings of this class, however.
