CDE: [Center for Persons with Disabilities Presentation Series] Medical Immobilization and Protective Stabilization: Techniques for Providing Safe and Effective Care in Professional and Home Settings

Virtually presented via Zoom Webinar

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm EST; This virtual lecture will begin promptly at 5:30 pm via Zoom Webinar.
Registration: FREE; Registration is still required.
CE Credits: 1.5 lecture credits
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Course Description

This presentation will provide management techniques to overcome resistant and aggressive behaviors and how to incorporate these techniques into the oral care plan. It will discuss medical immobilization and stabilization techniques for use during in office care and home care plans, including consent concerns. Examples will be shown of how to safely provide these techniques during oral care. The presentation will also provide insight into how to share these techniques with direct care givers and individuals.

Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify and differentiate management techniques, including psychological modalities, mechanical and physical immobilization and stabilization, and restraint.
• Describe how to incorporate these techniques safely and effectively into the oral care plan and other daily living skills.
• Demonstrate how to share these techniques with others.
• Identify what type of consent may be needed for what types of interventions. Describe how to recommend and get interventions incorporated into an oral care plan.

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