Senior Rehab Technician Training Sessions
June 1, 1997 less than 1 minute read
Senior Rehab Technician Training Sessions
• Upper extremity range of motion exercises
• Activities of daily living
• Continuous passive motion (CPM) and physician protocols for orthopedic patient, including how to operate the CPM unit
• Balance
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), cold packs and massage, including operation of TENS unit, application of cold packs and massage, precautions and contraindications
• Hot packs and ultrasounds
• General stroke information
• Documentation in vital signs, including how to interpret vital signs in the chart
• Basic neurology, including dealing with deficits after a neurological incident, such as a stroke
• Bed mobility and transfers
• Gait training, including use of adaptive equipment
• Lower extremity range of motion and exercise
• Whirlpool operation and wound care
• Passy Muir speaking valves: Techs are trained to put the valve on for stable patients
• Swallowing
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