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Post-Mastectomy and/or Axillary Node Dissection Rehabilitation Protocol
February 16, 2022
The purpose of this presentation is to offer Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and patients a guide to confidently engage in treatment protocols specific to post-mastectomy and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
February 9, 2022
Successful outcomes and sustained health and wellness for patients depend on the compliance and performance of caregivers. This presentation identifies specific symptoms of caregiver burnout as well a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Addressing the Needs of People Experiencing Homelessness
February 9, 2022
This course reviews OT's role in addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness including areas of occupation, types of services, and different settings. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Understanding Lifestyle Management Services for Treating Pain: Documentation and Case Study Examples
February 7, 2022
This course provides an overview of the process of delivering lifestyle management interventions for the treatment of pain by exploring the process of developing a plan of care and strategies for docu... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain
Virtual Reality and Brain Injury Rehabilitation
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February 2, 2022
Virtual reality can be incorporated into neurorehabilitation with individuals who have sustained a brain injury. Specifically, this course will describe virtual reality platforms and their use in neur... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Reasonable Modifications: What Does The ADA Say? And What Are The Rights Of Your Clients?
January 31, 2022
This short course gives therapists an understanding of the rights and laws of people with disabilities as put into law under the ADA, FHA, AACA, and other laws. It is these laws that allow people with... Read More
Professional Issues
Animal Assisted Therapy As An Adjunct To OT
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January 24, 2022
Occupational therapy practitioners who would like to include or improve their inclusion of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in OT practice will benefit from this course. The speakers will provide a gener... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Covid-19 With Older Adults: An Update (Reboot)
January 18, 2022
Occupational Therapy Practitioners serve an important role for older adults amidst COVID19 as we address ADL, safety, quality of life, mental health, and other areas directly impacted by this virus. O... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Multisensory Stimulation Rooms for Persons with Dementia: Design on a Dime
January 7, 2022
This session reviews the benefits and limitations of sensory stimulation for persons with dementia and design factors to consider when designing a multi-sensory space. This session will offer a “des... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Back to School: Discussing the Biomechanical Impact of Backpacks
January 7, 2022
Carrying a backpack to school is a common activity demand of school-age children, and while there are many options for types of backpacks, there are ways to properly pack and wear a backpack to reduce... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
An Occupational Therapist's Perspective On Visual Deficits in Pediatrics
January 7, 2022
This presentation reviews commonly encountered visual deficits in the pediatric population. Screening and intervention techniques within the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework will be discussed. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics Vision
Seating Considerations in the Home Health Setting
December 16, 2021
An overview of the unique considerations for seating and positioning in the home, best practices, and ethical dilemmas will be discussed with case examples in this course. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
20Q: Psychosocial Practice
December 13, 2021
Virginia Stoffel is a distinguished administrator, author, professor, and researcher. She has served as president of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Chairman of the Department of Occupa... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Power Wheelchairs
December 5, 2021
This course introduces power-operated vehicles (scooters) and power wheelchairs, including features such as drive wheel configuration, power seating, and alternative driving methods. Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
OT Intervention Strategies for Diabetes Management
November 9, 2021
As therapists, we are often involved in the symptomatic care of diabetes-related complications. This course will be presented from the perspective of the therapist not only in the curative phase but a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Sensory Health: The Missing Piece in the Wellness Conversation
November 8, 2021
The impact of sensory processing and integration on well-being and the role of sensory health in wellness models as well as the implications for health promotion and prevention through a sensory healt... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Treating Adolescents Diagnosed With Eating Disorders: An Occupational Therapy Approach
November 5, 2021
The social and physiological complexity of the eating disorder population and occupational therapy's unique role in treating this population are explored in this course. Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Cognition and Cancer, Part 2
October 22, 2021
The content in this course focuses on assessments used to measure the executive function of breast cancer survivors and measurement issues. Outcomes of interventions used to improve cognition of breas... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Cognition and Cancer, Part 1
October 22, 2021
The content in this course includes the executive functions adversely affected for many breast cancer survivors and effects to their occupational performance. Other factors shown to contribute to cogn... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Aging in Place: An Occupational Therapy and CAPS Perspective
October 22, 2021
This presentation describes the unique contributions occupational therapy practitioners can provide to clients who wish to age in place. Advanced certification, assessments, and innovative interventio... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues