Programs
- Commercial Drivers
- General Public
- Health Professionals
- Law Enforcement
Health Professionals
Maintaining the safety and mobility of older drivers is an increasingly important concern. Changes associated with aging, including reduced visual acuity, decreased strength, and cognitive decline, can result in age-related driving impairments. Training for clinicians and allied health professionals is available to assist with the identification and management of age-related conditions that impact driving ability.Screening and Management of Age and Medically Related Driving Impairments
This 60-minute course aims to increase knowledge and skills needed to screen, refer, and when necessary, assist older patients through the transition into driving retirement.
Topics Covered
- Medical conditions that impact driving safety
- Clinical screens to evaluate a patient’s driving ability
- Referral and treatment options
- California DMV reporting methods and requirements
Online Course
This course consists of four modules with knowledge checks and the opportunity to print a certificate of completion.
Request a Course
TREDS offers live courses upon request. Submit a form to learn more.
Resources
- Screening and Management of Age-Related Driving Impairments (PDF)
- Medications by Class and Driving Risk (PDF)
- Cannabis and Driving (PDF)
- Medications, Driving and the Law: A Guide for Healthcare Practitioners (PDF)
Clinical Screening to Assess Older Patients for Driving Safety
Counseling Patient with Conditions that Impact Driving
The Driving Rehabilitation Specialist
Physician Mandated Reporting of Drivers in California
For more information
Please click the button below to submit your inquiry. You can also email treds@ucsd.edu or contact us at 1.858.534.8386 with your questions.
