Move, Learn, and Thrive – Aging with Purpose Online CME Course

This course is available for Mayo Clinic Personnel Only

Heather Ducharme P.T., D.P.T., Sarika Pandey O.T.D., OTR/L, and Leah Struss Ed.D., OTR/L.

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on March 24, 2025. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.

As the aging population continues to grow, healthcare professionals face increasing challenges in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Understanding the unique needs of older adults is essential for improving health outcomes and enhancing their quality of life. This course series addresses the critical gaps in training and knowledge for those working with elderly patients, empowering participants to deliver effective, evidence-based care. By fostering a deeper understanding of geriatric-specific issues, the series promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative practices that can lead to better healthcare experiences for older adults.

Target Audience

The intended audience includes occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and therapy students.

Learning Objectives

Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.

  • Identify the components of a comprehensive assessment in the geriatric population
  • Discuss screening tools for comprehensive assessment in geriatric population to identify deficits and formulate appropriate intervention plan.
  • Describe physical therapy treatment strategies to optimize strength, balance and/or mobility for individuals in the geriatric population.
  • Describe occupational therapy treatment strategies for maximizing independence in daily activities, address cognitive changes, and address safety for individuals in the geriatric population.
  • Recognize the impact of exercise on musculoskeletal problems and chronic disease management in geriatric population.
  • Recognize the importance of an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to manage chronic diseases common in the geriatric population.
  • Discuss communication strategies to optimize patient care and decrease caregiver burden.
  • Apply principles of motivational interview and emotional intelligence to develop therapeutic alliance with geriatric population.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.00 AOTA Contact Hours
  • 3.00 PT
Course opens: 
02/24/2025
Course expires: 
03/24/2025

Mayo Faculty
Jessi Strikwerda, PT, DPT, GCS
Nicole Waner, PT, DPT, GCS
Christopher Taylor, OT, OTD
Andrew Brannon, PT, DPT, GCS
Mariah Travis, OT, MOT, ATP
Sally Alcott, MD
Karissa Senterfitt, OT, OTD, BCPR
Sarika Pandey, OT, OTD
Tyler Cohen, PT, DPT

FINANCIAL and NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

All speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic and teach this course as part of their regular job duties. None of the speakers have a financial or non-financial conflict of interest to disclose.

Credit Statement(s):

Physical therapy (Credit approval pending). Sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. This course meets the criteria for up to 3.0 category I Continuing Education Units per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.

Occupational therapy (Credit approval pending). Mayo Clinic - Rochester Campus is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #5660. PD Activity Approval number: XXXXX. This distance learning, interactive PD Activity is offered at up to 0.3 AOTA CEUs, educational level; entry level. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. At the conclusion of this distance learning, interactive activity, participants will be awarded a certificate for up to 3.0 contact hours or 0.3 AOTA CEUs.



General credit: At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be awarded a certificate for up to 3.00 contact hours maximum based on actual contact hours. Please see your state specific requirements for licensure credits.

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Available Credit

  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.00 AOTA Contact Hours
  • 3.00 PT
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This course is available for Mayo Clinic Personnel Only

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on March 24, 2025. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.

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