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Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation

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1.  "DRS" stands for: Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Driving Rights Specialist Dependent Review Series Department of Rehabilitation Services

2.  Driver Rehabilitation Specialists can have a background in: Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Driver's Education All of the above

3.  The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist does all of the following EXCEPT: Clinical and on-road evaluations Assessment of vehicle modifications Issues a license Provides training

4.  For Occupational Therapists, driving and community mobility practice is guided by all but one of the following: ADED’s Best Practice Guidelines for the Provision of Driver Rehabilitation Services American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines ADED’s Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice AOTA’s OT Practice Guidelines for Driving and Community Mobility in Older Adults

5.  For the generalist OT, which type of clients needs the IADL of driving assessed? Clients recovering from medical conditions Clients with progressive diseases Novice drivers who need specialized equipment All of the above

6.  Which type of driver rehabilitation program is best suited for a client post-stroke with no cognitive impairment or need for adaptive driving equipment? Basic Low Tech High Tech None-client should not drive

7.  The following is true about the CDRS certification: Certificants must pass an oral exam only The certification is through AOTA Certificants must maintain focused education to retain certification Certificants must be an MD

8.  What is Step 1 in the assessment of driving by the OT Generalist? Start the driving conversation Identify the driving goals of the client Do a comprehensive OT evaluation with driving goals in mind Intervention strategies

9.  In order to start the driving referral process, the generalist should: Build a relationship with the local DRS Learn more about specific DRS services Learn about the referral procedure All of the above

10.  Which of the following is a TRUE statement about a BTW (Behind the Wheel) Assessment? The outcome of behind the wheel assessments (pass/fail) is determined by a quantifiable driving score. The outcome of behind the wheel assessments (pass/fail) is determined by the subjective judgment of the evaluator, not by a quantifiable driving score. Considerations/recommendations are based solely on the disease process Licensing agencies do not place a major focus on testing the operational and tactical driving skills