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Articles for OT CEUs
Occupational Therapy's Role in Community Coalitions
April 19, 2017
This presentation will introduce the audience to the role of occupational therapy on a community-based coalition. Issues regarding substance abuse and community health and engagement will be discussed... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Spinal Cord Injury Assessment and Intervention (Part 2)
April 11, 2017
This course will review the mechanics of spinal cord injury (SCI), the implications for function, and assessments and interventions essential to occupational therapy practice. Participants will be abl... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Spinal Cord Injury Assessment and Intervention (Part 1)
April 7, 2017
This course will review the mechanics of spinal cord injury (SCI), the implications for function, and assessments and interventions essential to occupational therapy practice. Participants will be abl... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
The Gift of Cancer: How Being An OT Has Taught Me To Embrace Living With A Terminal Illness
April 6, 2017
This lecture will discuss the importance of occupational performance when living with a terminal disease. The presenter will provide a first-hand account of what Cancer survivors endure and the distin... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Optimizing Interprofessional Education and Practice
April 4, 2017
This presentation will provide information about the 2016 interprofessional collaborative standards, literature of evidence of best practice strategies and case examples of IPE and IPP. The audience w... Read More
Professional Issues
Yoga Therapy for COPD
April 2, 2017
This course provides an introduction to the use of yoga as an intervention tool for the treatment of COPD. An exploration of the benefits of yoga, it’s impacts on lung capacity and breathing. A look... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Benefits of Infant Massage for Both Child and Caregiver
March 27, 2017
This introduction to Infant Massage will encompass setting the environment, initiating sessions and basic strokes. It will include an exploration of the benefits of Infant Massage for both child and c... Read More
Pediatrics
Using Groups To Improve Knowledge Of Sensory Processing Among Teachers and Parents
March 21, 2017
The aim of this presentation is to review content/curriculum used to enhance knowledge of sensory processing among teachers and parents. Additionally, evidence will be presented to support the use of... Read More
Switch Assessment
March 16, 2017
Assistive technology provides independence in the areas of mobility, communication, education, vocation, and activities of daily living. To benefit from this technology, the client must be able to acc... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Wheelchair Seating for Kids: What's Different?
March 13, 2017
The goals of wheelchair seating are to provide adequate postural support, stability, alignment, function, and pressure relief. Children are not just miniature adults and additional factors must be con... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Learning Disorders: A Toolbox of Strategies
March 13, 2017
Millions of children experience learning disorders. As occupational therapists we are poised to teach techniques that improve functional outcomes that continue throughout the lifespan. As such, provid... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Building Healthy Brains: Sensory Strategies for Optimal Brain Function & Postural Concerns
March 7, 2017
Optimal function of our body occurs when our sensory and motor systems are strong and able to adapt to the demands of the environment. Today’s children often struggle with fidgeting, decreased atten... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Coaching: An Evidence Based Practice That Supports Participation And Efficacy
February 22, 2017
There is a growing body of evidence indicating that coaching practices are an effective way to support children’s participation and parents’ sense of efficacy. In this session we will review the c... Read More
Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Early Intervention and School-Based
Cleft Lip and Palate: Supporting Oral Feeding from Birth through Palatoplasty, presented in partnership with Cincinnati Children's
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February 21, 2017
What is a cleft and how does it occur? A cleft is a result of failure of fusion during embryonic development of the face. It can be caused by both genetic interactions as well as exogenous factors whi... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Hippotherapy: A Tool To Achieve Occupational Therapy Treatment Goals
February 15, 2017
Hippotherapy is a uniquely, exciting and effective intervention that involves using a horse as a tool to achieve therapeutic goals. Occupational therapists can use the emotional bond between rider and... Read More
Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Early Intervention and School-Based
Empowering OTAs To Be Exceptional Fieldwork Educators
February 6, 2017
OTAs may be initially unsure if they are prepared for the responsibility of hosting and training a fieldwork student. Through this course, participants will learn strategies to effectively educate the... Read More
Professional Issues
Fun, Practical, Client-Centered Activities to Encourage Social Emotional Development in Pediatric Practice
February 1, 2017
This course emphasizes social emotional learning (SEL) to promote successful occupational participation and performance for children. Social emotional learning emphasizes the process of how children d... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
New SNF Quality Measures: How OTs Can Boost Facility Performance
January 24, 2017
This session provides a detailed overview of the six new quality measures and their impact on 5-Star Quality Rating. Attention is given to those measures related to successful community discharge, sho... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
Sensory Profile 2: What's New And What Stayed The Same?
January 20, 2017
There is always trepidation when an assessment we have come to rely on gets updated. In this session we will discuss the changes in the Sensory Profile 2 and illustrate the best ways to use the new in... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Self-Catheterization: OT Considerations
January 18, 2017
This course will review different patient populations who may use self-catheterization and how nurses and OTs can be a great team in this training process. It will be important to discover if a patien... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities