Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA)

Expand your understanding of geriatric practice to empower your patients to live a healthy, active life.

The Hybrid Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) course is a flexible, cost-effective, hands-on course that combines interactive modes, one facilitated synchronous webinar, and one in-person capstone weekend.

Earn 32.9 CEU’s and your CEEAA® credential through our exclusive streamlined course:

  • Five interactive, self-paced modules
  • One optional live webinar
  • One in-person capstone weekend complete with hands-on lab work and a practical exam

 

1 Course – 5 Comprehensive, Eye-Opening Modules

Module 1: The PT and the Aging Adult Client

  • How and Why Aging Occurs
  • Anatomical and Physiological Changes with Aging
  • Physical Activity’s Impact on Successful Aging
  • More Impacts on Activity Levels with Aging Adults
  • Striving for Anti-ageism
  • Frameworks for the Physical Therapist

 

Module 2: Tests and Measures

  1. Selecting Tests and Measures
  2. Aerobic Conditioning
  3. Muscle Performance Upper Body
  4. Muscle Performance Lower Body
  5. Muscle Performance Core Strength
  6. Range of Motion
  7. Sensory Integration
  8. Posture
  9. Anthropometric Characteristics
  10. Arousal, Attention, and Cognition
  11. Mobility (Part 1 and 2)
  12. Balance (Part 1 and 2)
  13. Falls
  14. Multi-system

 

Module 3: Aerobic and Strengthening Labs & Exercise Prescription

  1. Systems Response to Exercise
  2. Exercise Theories and Models
  3. Endurance Training
  4. Muscle Performance
  5. Balance GAIT Training
  6. Flexibility
  7. Aquatic Training

 

Module 4: Special Populations and More

  1. Cardiovascular Conditions
  2. Pulmonary Conditions
  3. Musculoskeletal Disorders (Part 1 and 2)
  4. Neuromuscular
  5. Obesity
  6. Endocrine Disorders
  7. GI
  8. Renal Disease
  9. Cancer
  10. Neurological Conditions
  11. Fibromyalgia
  12. COVID-19
  13. Geriatric Syndromes

 

Module 5: Responsibilities of the PT in Treating Older Adults

  1. Promoting Physical Therapy for Aging Adults
  2. Applying Person-centered Care
  3. Using Best Practices: Anti-ageism, Holistic Assessments, and Evidence-based Interventions
  4. Prioritizing Physical Therapy for the Older Adult
  5. Championing an Inter-professional
  6. Financials of Exercise Programs

    “The series was fantastic. I am happy to be part of the community and my clinic has benefited due to inservices on every course. Thanks so much!” Cathy R – Director of Rehabilitation and past participant.

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    Please Note: Participants are urged to check with their State Licensure Board to see if these courses count toward continuing education credit.