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MS, LOTR, GTC
Danielle Keyser is a practicing occupational therapist with a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the Louisiana State University (1998), and a master of science degree in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2001). She is a certified and registered occupational therapist in the state of Louisiana, a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and vice president of the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association. As LOTA vice president, Danielle has arranged continuing education opportunities and annual state conferences to bring the latest research and evidence-based educational opportunities to therapists in Louisiana.
Danielle has worked in the field of geriatrics for 13 years, with an emphasis on skilled nursing facilities and home health care. Danielle has dedicated her career to geriatrics, serving in the roles of treating therapist, mentor, and, currently, director of education for The Therapy Center. As director of education, Danielle travels the state to assist therapists with challenging patients, training of new therapists, and in-house educational opportunities. Her focus areas include extensive knowledge of Medicare PPS and RUG utilization, caseload development, creating individualized treatment approaches, facility training and education of nursing home staff, and application of evidence-based treatment techniques. Danielle was awarded her geriatric training certification in January 2014, an educational path that consisted of advanced clinical geriatric training, evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies, and intensive testing protocols.
Courses with Danielle Keyser
Browse Course CatalogPutting the 'FUN' in Functional : Dizziness, Mobility, and Transfers
Presented by Danielle Keyser, MS, LOTR, GTC
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional : Dizziness, Mobility, and Transfers
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This course will take participants through an occupational therapy assessment of specific deficit areas and remediation techniques of an elderly client. The video session is divided into three sections, including assessment and treatment of bilateral UE dysfunction, assessment and treatment of vestibular dysfunction, and analysis of functional mobility deficits with bathroom modifications for increased safety.
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: IADLs, Mobility, and Car Transfers
Presented by Danielle Keyser, MS, LOTR, GTC
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: IADLs, Mobility, and Car Transfers
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This course demonstrates an assessment and treatment of a 55-year-old gentleman status post CVA. The occupational therapist assesses not only ADL/IADL status and physical capabilities, but also provides keen insight into the psychosocial effects of participation on disability and return of function. Both objective measures and skilled clinical observation of functional status are used to determine an effective treatment plan. The occupational therapist also provides a strong treatment activity that is in the appropriate 'zone of proximal development,' and uses indirect cueing and verbal prompts to get the maximum performance from the patient.
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: Pain Management, Environmental Safety, and Balance
Presented by Danielle Keyser, MS, LOTR, GTC
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: Pain Management, Environmental Safety, and Balance
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This course will take participants through a well-planned treatment session with an elderly client exhibiting increased fall risk, increased joint pain, and decreased mobility. A framework for a treatment session is illustrated through objective assessments, and treatment remediation/strategies interweaving patient engagement and function throughout the process. Assessments of the client's fall risk, pain, and mobility are chosen to reflect the context of the client's occupational roles and environment. Treatment and remediation strategies demonstrate a variety of occupational therapy theories and frames of references throughout the session to guide the client to successful outcomes. Join occupational therapist Danielle Keyser as she discusses the theories of Ecology of Human Performance, Rehabilitation Frame of Reference, and Motor Learning Theory as they relate to successful rehabilitation of the elderly client.
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: Regaining Balance, Mobility, and Strength
Presented by Danielle Keyser, MS, LOTR, GTC
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: Regaining Balance, Mobility, and Strength
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This course will take participants through a well-planned 60-minute treatment session with an elderly client exhibiting decreased strength, endurance, and activity tolerance. The course will illustrate the framework of a treatment session as the therapist assesses patient status, facilitates a functional treatment session that is meaningful to the client, and provides analysis of the performance to move forward and improve the patient's functional status.
Geriatric Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy
Presented by Danielle Keyser, MS, LOTR, GTC and Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, MPA, MSG, PhD, FAPTA
Geriatric Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy
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This course is a capstone course, which introduces the diverse roles of physical and occupational therapy in geriatric rehabilitation. The course is divided into three core chapters that focus on a myriad of topics ranging from the identification of responsibilities within occupational therapy, to observing the relationship between physical and occupational therapists in care. Join occupational therapist Danielle Keyser as she highlights the foundation and philosophical basis of OT, and reminds occupational therapy practitioners of the importance of embracing effective utilization of standardized tests, as well as evidence-based treatment techniques. Keyser also highlights the tools of the therapy trade that inspire creativity for the OT clinician by providing concrete examples of how everyday, inexpensive items can be integrated into the therapy toolbox for increased patient function. The course includes a dialogue between Keyser and renowned physical therapist Dr. Carole Lewis demonstrating their unique roles and therapy perspectives on the profession, and how their individual disciplines approach the case study patients. This course is a forerunner to the Putting the 'FUN' in Functional case study courses. Please be sure to watch:
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional:Regaining Balance, Mobility, and Strength
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional:Pain Management, Environmental Safety, and Balance
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: Dizziness, Mobility, and Transfers
Putting the 'FUN' in Functional: IADLs, Mobility, and Car Transfers
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