“Business Essentials For Therapists & CAPS Professionals”

Connecting With The Marketplace

  • This elective class is designed especially for occupational and physical therapists, as well as other CAPS professionals such as designers, consultants, real estate agents, home stagers, ergonomists, social workers, remodelers, and others who help people remain in the homes effectively as they age in place
  • This 4-hour, online, real-time, interactive, distance-learning course features live instruction and an opportunity to ask questions, engage, and participate during the program
  • CE credits are provided for AOTA, APTA, NKBA, CAPS, AIBD, and other programs or organizations that allow self-reporting

Price range: $199.00 through $219.00

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Steve Hoffacker intends to conduct the classes as scheduled, but when forces beyond his control intervene, he reserves the right to reschedule those classes. Anyone may request to move their registration to another date without penalty, but there are no refunds provided.
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AOTA Approved Continuing Education Course (0.4 CEUs)

Steve Hoffacker LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval pending. This distance learning–interactive activity is offered at 0.4 CEUs, introductory educational level for Category Two, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Overview: Entrepreneurial Aging in Place Services

This half-day (0.4 CEUs and 4 Contact Hours) elective class of original material by Master CAPS Instructor and AOTA Approved Provider Steve Hoffacker expresses business lessons learned first-hand through years of professional practice.

The course was created to address the needs of occupational therapists and other professionals as an introductory-level class in Contemporary Issues & Trends for Category Two, Professional Issues. The design guides professionals through an exploration of opportunities to leverage CAPS training to provide non-clinical services in the home and community for aging-in-place individuals, regardless of ability or dwelling type.

Who This Course Is For

This course is appropriate for:

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Consultants
  • Interior Designers
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Home Organizers
  • Professionals interested in private practice or entrepreneurial aging-in-place services

Prerequisites & Recommendations

There is no prerequisite for this course, but completing the CAPS designation program is recommended. While non-CAPS professionals may take the course, some references to CAPS material are included and may be helpful.

Live Zoom Course Format

This course is offered as a live Zoom, synchronous, interactive distance learning class using PowerPoint. It is not self-paced, pre-recorded, or recorded for later viewing.

Continuing Education Credit Details

This is not a required class for any designation but provides 4 hours of continuing education for professionals who self-report CEUs.

Currently, CEU hours count for:

  • AOTA
  • APTA
  • NAHB
  • AIBD
  • NKBA
  • Possibly other professional organizations

Course Focus & Professional Emphasis

The class was prepared especially for occupational and physical therapists, design professionals, remodelers, and others interested in creating entrepreneurial ventures serving both professionals and the public.

This course is not limited to any particular occupation or country, though it places a strong emphasis on the role of occupational therapists in providing aging-in-place services. As this is a newer professional direction for clinical OTs, the material is introductory but highly relatable and valuable.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • State the challenges in creating a business model for client services
  • Name and describe four key safeguards for starting a practice
  • Contrast clinical environments with entrepreneurial private practice
  • Discuss marketplace demand for private occupational therapy services
  • Describe how to create a community-based occupational therapy business
  • Explain why private practice can be a worthwhile pursuit
  • Cite ways to deliver services in non-clinical settings
  • Recall the most important factor in creating an independent delivery system
  • Relate how to be effective outside traditional work environments

Course Agenda

  • Section 1: Introduction (9:00–9:30)
  • Section 2: The Model (9:30–10:30)
  • Section 3: The Execution (10:40–11:25)
  • Section 4: The Opportunities (11:25–12:00; 12:10–12:50)
  • Section 5: Epilog (12:50–1:00)
  • Questions & Post-Course Evaluation: (1:00–1:10)

Successful Course Completion Requirements

Successful completion requires:

  • Attendance for the entire event
  • Participation in activities and discussions
  • An active camera during the session
  • A minimum 70% passing score on in-class knowledge/skill checks

Accessibility & Accommodations

Anyone requiring special accommodations for vision, hearing, or comprehension speed should contact Steve prior to the class or use the accessibility widget on the website.

Class Size & Registration Policy

To maintain an interactive format and allow time for questions, class sizes are intentionally kept small. Registration may close once the optimal class size is reached. Additional offerings of this class are available.

Disclosure Statement

Steve receives no compensation from any brands or companies mentioned and has no financial interest in any outside organizations.

Additional information

Are you an alumni of any of Steve’s CAPS, Universal Design or Other Classes?

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