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Otago Exercise Program Leader Training

A licensed Physical Therapist will provide an overview of the Otago Exercise Program (OEP) including program prescription and progression across a variety of settings. Leaders will receive case-based applications to enhance their understanding of the OEP as well as support in establishing community-based OEP programs. The course can be individualized to program-specific needs.  The training provides access to all publicly available resources including the OEP Manual.

What are the Course Objectives of the OEP Leader Training?

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  • Examine the role of evidence-based health promotion programs in clinical falls risk management.

  • Review the rationale behind OEP.

  • Describe the differences between OEP, and other evidence-based fall prevention programs.

  • Demonstrate prescription and progression of OEP.

Who Can Attend the OEP Leader Training Course?

The OEP leader training course can be specifically tailored to an organization and is open to anyone interested in learning about OEP and assisting older adults.

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