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Articles for OT CEUs
Getting a Grip on Research Writing and Scholarship
January 16, 2017
This course will educate individuals on the structural conventions of scholarly writing and what the common research publication guidelines are. Participants will learn about the inner journey of writ... Read More
Professional Issues
Getting A Grip On Research
January 13, 2017
The presentation aims to review and simplify the strategies used in thinking about research, connecting the clinician’s knowledge to steps of research methodology. Participants should have some know... Read More
Professional Issues
Raising Early Awareness: Early Detection of Psychosis Symptoms in Adolescents - A PIER Model Review
January 5, 2017
As follow up from the previous course “Promoting Early Intervention in Mental Health,” this course will focus specifically on the progression and current innovative work of early detection for pro... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Community Mobility for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioners
January 3, 2017
This course reviews community mobility concerns and approaches for children and communities to support safe independent mobility throughout the community. The course will focus on multiple modes of mo... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics
Dementia Management: Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce Unwanted Behaviors
December 27, 2016
OTs can apply evidence-based interventions to improve dementia care. This session reviews the etiology of common behaviors. Cognitive-emotion, multi-sensory, animal-assisted, and exercise intervention... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Theory of Occupational Adaptation: Making Connections between Theory, Practice and Research
December 13, 2016
The presentation will increase participants’ knowledge of OA, introduce instruments to guide practice based on OA, and present results for an OA mentoring program for adolescents assigned to a juven... Read More
Professional Issues
Abilities Based Approaches to Treatment of Persons with Dementia: Part 2
December 12, 2016
This course will provide guidance on best practice for the treatment of persons with dementia including review of evidenced based approaches. Additionally, this course will describe methods for interv... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Pain, Mental Health, and Well-Being
December 5, 2016
This presentation will identify the neural mechanisms supporting mindfulness-based interventions for pain relief, stress reduction, and general well-being, and the overall impact on mental health. Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Upper Extremity Custom Orthotics - Part 2
December 1, 2016
This 2-part series will address basic information for creating and modifying custom thermoplastic orthotics for the upper extremity. Education learned from this series will be beneficial to those work... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Like a River; An Introduction to the Kawa (River) Model
November 28, 2016
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview to the newest substantial Model of Occupational Therapy. Directed to Students, Clinicians and Educators; the structure, concepts and principles... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Service Delivery: Preparing for the ATP Exam
November 17, 2016
The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Service Delivery. This module will cover the content are... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Legislation: Preparing for the ATP Exam
November 17, 2016
The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Legislation. This module will cover the content area inc... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Upper Extremity Custom Orthotics - Part 1
November 16, 2016
This 2-part series will address basic information for creating and modifying custom thermoplastic orthotics for the upper extremity. Education learned from this series will be beneficial to those work... Read More
Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity
Abilities Based Approaches to Assessment of Persons with Dementia
November 14, 2016
This course will provide guidance on best practice for assessment of persons with dementia including methods for evaluation of cognitive function and the environment. Additionally, this course will de... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Making Sense of Meltdowns: How to Identify and Intervene for Children with Sensory Based Disruptive Behaviors
November 11, 2016
This course emphasizes how to incorporate sensory strategies for self-regulation in school-based therapy, clinic-based services, and home health services to promote participation and performance in va... Read More
Re-spawn: Optimizing Therapeutic Potential Through the Healing Power of Video Games
November 7, 2016
Despite widespread availability, therapists are often hesitant to utilize commercially available video games in clinical practice. This presentation is designed to educate clinicians on effective, evi... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Autism & Safety: Keeping Individuals with Autism Safe in Their Homes and Communities
November 3, 2016
The following presentation guides the participant through tips on how to prevent elopement in individuals with autism, along with how to create a plan if a child wanders from a safe place. Read More
Pediatrics
Early Intervention, A Fine Motor Review
November 2, 2016
This introductory course will help occupational therapists entering into early intervention or those who are new to early intervention with an understanding of fine motor skills as it relates to the 0... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based
The Way You Do The Things You Do: Occupational Therapy and Malpractice
October 27, 2016
This session defines malpractice, and reviews the basics of the law of malpractice and how it applies to occupational therapy practice. It also provides practical tips to avoid malpractice in occupati... Read More
Professional Issues
Get Paid to Travel: What You Need To Know To Get Started As A Traveling Occupational Therapist
October 24, 2016
This course will take you step-by-step through what you need to know to get started as a traveling occupational therapist. Learn if you are a great fit, how the industry works, how to find a trustwort... Read More
Professional Issues