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Assessment and intervention processes for clients with driving-related concerns

Instructor

Susie Touchinsky
OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS, Owner Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC

  • CE Hours 0.1
  • Price $30.00
  • Format Live
  • Duration 01
$30.00

Course Description

This 60-minute course examines the critical roles of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists in supporting driving and community mobility needs. It highlights the distinction between the responsibilities of primary practitioners and those of Occupational Therapy Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (OT-DRS).
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how each discipline contributes to the assessment and intervention process for clients with driving-related concerns. The course also offers practical strategies for conducting screenings, making timely referrals to driver rehabilitation specialists, and effectively communicating with clients about driving safety and mobility within clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Describe the distinct roles of occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists in addressing driving and community mobility needs, including the unique contributions of the OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (OT-DRS).
Apply practical strategies to screen clients for driving-related concerns and identify when referrals to driver rehabilitation specialists are appropriate.
Demonstrate effective communication techniques to discuss driving safety and mobility concerns with clients, fostering collaborative and informed decision-making in clinical practice.

Completion requirements

Participants have to:

  • Watching the full course to earn credit-attendance for the entire session is required.
  • Complete a formal assessment after watching the entire course:
  • Consisting of 5 questions
  • 80% pass rate
  • Maximum 3 attempts
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • No partial credits - you must meet all requirements to receive your completion certificate and AOTA CEUs “if applicable”
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.

Who is this for

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical therapist

Also suitable for

  • Physical therapy assistants
  • Speech therapists
  • speech therapy assistants

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • 00:00 - 05:00

Introduction

  • 05:00 - 10:00

Proposed Agenda: Meaning of Driving & Role of Rehab

  • 10:00 - 25:00

Screening Tools & Assessment

  • 25:00 - 30:00

Driving Risk Assessment Resources

  • 30:00 - 35:00

Recommendations & Documentation

  • 35:00 - 65:00

Respective multidisciplinary Team Members

  • 65:00 - 70:00

Supporting Driving Retirement

  • 00:00 - 00:00

Free Resources & Key Points

  • 00:00 - 00:00

Closing

Meet The Speaker

Susie Touchinsky

OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS, Owner Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC
Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS is an occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist who has achieved her Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and her Certification as a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist from the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED). Susie offers extensive clinical and professional knowledge with over 20 years of experience as an OT & driver rehabilitation specialist. While she started her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she now owns and operates her own private driver rehabilitation practice, Adaptive Mobility Services, LLC.
In her practice, she evaluates and treats drivers with medical conditions impacting cognitive, motor, and visual skills. She works closely with her drivers and their families to help determine the highest and safest level of engagement in mobility. Susie also is the leading educator for occupational therapy practitioners entering the field of driver rehabilitation. She is an active volunteer, a published author, adjunct professor, lecturer, & mentor.

Previous presentations, professional accomplishments

  • Publications

Establishing the Predictive Validity of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills for Driving Performance Outcomes.
AJOT American Journal of Occupational Therapy September/October 2024, Vol. 78(5), 7805205040. Authors: Anne E. Dickerson, Qiang Wu, Helen Houston, Therese Cassidy, Susan Touchinsky. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050687

Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction 
Pedretti’s Occupational Therapy, 9th Edition
Editors: Heidi McHugh Pendleton & Winifred Schultz-Krohn August 2024, edited by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, & Guy McCormick, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Susan Touchinsky contributing author for Chapter 11: Mobility.

Perceptions of Effectiveness and Usage of Driving Simulators as a Tool in Driving Rehabilitation Pending publication review. 3rd draft with revisions submitted to OT in HealthCare. Authors: Mary Culshaw, Brenna Curley, and Susan Touchinsky.
OT Manager, 6th Edition AOTA Press: July 2019, edited by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, & Guy McCormick, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA. Susan Touchinsky Author for Chapter 14: Building Capacity
  • Publications

Embracing the Future: Exploring Technology Applications for Driver Rehabilitation 
Kate Lopez, OTR/L, CDRS & Susie Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS 
Saturday, October 5, 2024. 7.0 hours live. 
2024 ADED Conference, Kansas City, Missouri 

Driving & Dementia New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association – Specialists Series. September 25, 2024. Virtual. 1 hour.
Penn Memory – Empowering Caregivers Series. October 27, 2023. Virtual. 1 hour.

Clinical Reasoning for Complex Vehicle Modifications 
Adaptive Mobility Services CE Workshop in Collaboration with the Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence and Hosted by BraunAbility Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS with Tammy Phipps, Trista Windows, Cassy Churchill 
August 1 & 2, 8am to 5pm (16 hours AOTA; 14 hours ADED), Winamac, Indiana 

AOTA Specialty Conference Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Pathway to Becoming an OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist and Starting Your Own Private Practice 
Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS 
June 25, 2024 – 11am to 12pm (1 hour) virtual 
Available through AOTA ongoing publication https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/OL8700 

Adaptive Mobility: Take the Wheel Workshop (Part 2: OT Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Training) 15 hours online, 20 hours hands-on. Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS

Driving Champion Workshop 
Contributing presenter Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L with Elin Schol-Davis, OTR/L, CDRS 
Genesis Rehab Services, Kennett Square, PA March 14 & 15, 2011

Dementia & Driving Poster Presentation Presented by Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L & Christine Haussner, OTR/L Genesis Dementia Summit, June 4 & 5, 2010 Philadelphia, PA

Dementia & Driving Presentation 
Presented by Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, Dementia Special Interest Group, Adobe March 2010 

“At the Crossroads: Dementia & Driving” Presented by Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, AOTA Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2009, Kirkland Village, PA December 7, 2009, Southampton Estates, PA December 11, 2009

Environment: The Silent Partner 
Presented by Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L & Patricia Sherwin, OTR/L Webinar, July 1, 2009, Webinar, March 18, 2009 

Unseen Diagnoses: Mental Illness and Driving 
Presented at Association for Driving Rehabilitation Specialist Conference August 2004

Current Professional Affiliations (state and national affiliations)

  • Professional Memberships Association for Driving Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) Member 2003 to 2005, 2012 to present. 
  • ADED Ad Hoc/Government Committee 2017 to present. 
  • ADED Leadership Development Committee 2022-present. 
  • ADED Publication Committee 2016 to 12/31/2020. 
  • ADED DRP Curriculum Development Committee 2016 to 2019. 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Member, 1998 to present. 
  • Contributor Gaps & Pathways Project, 2013 to present. 
  • Community of Practice: Fitness to Drive, Co-Chair March 2018 to December 2022. 
  • CarFit Advisory Committee 2021-present. 
  • Momentum Summit 2021-present 
  • American Occupational Therapy Association Specialty Certification Panel Review Board member October 2012 to 2020. 
  • National Mobility Equipment Dealership Association (NMEDA) 
  • March 2025 Board – Allied Health Board Member 
  • CAMS committee revision 2022 to 2024.

Disclosures

Financial

  • None

Non-Financial

  • None

This event is offered for 1 contact hour. 0.1 AOTA CEUs at an Introductory level

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in February 2025. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until February 2030.

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  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason

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Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

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Danielle Collins
3 months ago
Fantastic overview of the collaborative approach to driving assessments. It really clarified how different therapy disciplines contribute and when to involve a specialist. The communication tips were especially useful. Highly recommend for clinicians in outpatient and rehab settings.
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Allison Richardson
1 year ago
This webinar brought a lot of clarity to a complex area. As a PT, I now feel better equipped to identify driving concerns and work with OTs and SLPs to address them. The real-world strategies were a great addition.
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Katherine Morgan
1 year ago
Loved how comprehensive and clear this webinar was. It helped me understand how to effectively screen clients and refer to OT-DRS when needed. The emphasis on team roles and communication with clients was spot-on and practical.
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Abigail Sanders
1 year ago
A well-structured and insightful session. The practical strategies for screening and referral were particularly helpful. I feel more confident now in discussing mobility and driving safety with my clients. Great resource for interdisciplinary teams!
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Megan Foster
1 year ago
This webinar was incredibly informative! I appreciated the clear breakdown of roles between OTs, PTs, and SLPs. The distinction of the OT-DRS role helped me understand the referral process better. A must-watch for anyone working with clients facing driving concerns.

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