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From Clinic to Community: Driver Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy

When
Tuesday, February 02, 2027
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
ZOOM

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Driving is a complex instrumental activity of daily living that requires the integration of visual, cognitive, perceptual, motor, and behavioral skills. Although occupational therapists routinely assess many of these underlying abilities, recognizing how clinical findings translate to real-world driving performance can be challenging. This course introduces occupational therapists to driver rehabilitation as a specialized area of occupational therapy practice. Participants will explore the role of the Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS), identify clinical findings that may warrant a referral for a comprehensive driving evaluation, and learn about the components of driver evaluation and rehabilitation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least three visual, cognitive, perceptual, or motor impairments that may affect driving safety and warrant consideration of a comprehensive driving evaluation.

2. Describe the primary components of a comprehensive driver rehabilitation evaluation, including clinical assessment, behind-the-wheel evaluation when indicated, and individualized recommendations.

3. Recognize at least three clinical situations in which referral to a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) may be appropriate, including consideration of adaptive equipment, driver retraining, or alternative transportation options.

Presenter:

Kelsey Wilson, MS, OTR, CDRS

Kelsey is an occupational therapist and Director of Driver Rehabilitation Services at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. Licensed as an occupational therapist since 2018, she has clinical experience in occupational therapy and specialized practice in driver rehabilitation. In her current role, she oversees driver rehabilitation services and provides direct clinical care. Her work includes driver evaluations, driver training, adaptive equipment considerations, and education to support safe and independent community mobility. She is passionate about helping occupational therapists recognize the relationship between functional performance and driving safety and understand the role of specialized driver rehabilitation services in client-centered care.

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