CEU Courses

#1163: Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease without Dementia

Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 1:30 pm EDT – Erin Foster

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

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This presentation will review evidence related to executive dysfunction among individuals with Parkinson disease. It will provide strategies to help practitioners identify/assess executive dysfunction in this population.

#1170: Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Home

Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 1:30 pm EST – Britt Collins

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

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This seminar will focus on creating a sensory lifestyle for your clients. The primary focus will be on how to identify the sensory needs of a child in the home environment and appropriate treatment strategies. We will also focus on the importance of relationship and engagement.

#1157: Performing a Successful Seating and Mobility Evaluation

Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 1:30 pm EST – Kirsten Davin

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

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This one hour seminar is designed to provide healthcare professionals and therapists with a working knowledge of performing a seating and mobility evaluation. Evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures will be presented, including measurement obtainment and a brief discussion on utilizing measurements to identify common asymmetries. The creation of letters of medical necessity will be discussed including key elements to include in such documentation to achieve success in obtaining the desired equipment for your clientele.

#1177: Documentation Essentials

Mylinda Barisas-Matula

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

This presentation was designed to provide a general documentation review and training for creating a therapy medical record that reflects best practice and meets the CMS guidelines for services provided in a skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings for rehabilitation. This course will provide the participant with both general information and specific skilled verbiage which can be incorporated into the therapy record to justify the services provided.

  02/21  'very informative'

#1178: Documentation Essentials

Mylinda Barisas-Matula

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

This presentation was designed to provide a general documentation review and training for creating a therapy medical record that reflects best practice and meets the CMS guidelines for services provided in a skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings for rehabilitation. This course will provide the participant with both general information and specific skilled verbiage which can be incorporated into the therapy record to justify the services provided.

  02/21  'Very relevant subject'

#1171: Exploring the 7 Stages of Dementia

Michelle Hediger

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

One out of 8 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States today. Understanding the 7 Stages of Dementia and their impact on activities of daily living and function is imperative to any practitioner working with Elderly population. With the focus of aging in place, it is important for Occupational therapy practitioners to fully understand their role in assessment and treatment at each stage.

  02/17  'Very useful information'
  02/16  'Much useful info'
  02/19  'Very interesting, lots of great functional information'

#1173: Exploring the 7 Stages of Dementia

Michelle Hediger

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

One out of 8 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States today. Understanding the 7 Stages of Dementia and their impact on activities of daily living and function is imperative to any practitioner working with Elderly population. With the focus of aging in place, it is important for Occupational therapy practitioners to fully understand their role in assessment and treatment at each stage.

  02/21  'Very relative to my area of work'

#1167: Positioning Yourself for Success: The Basics of Office and Workplace Ergonomics

Amy Smith

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Activity Demands; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Whether returning an injured worker to the workplace or keeping someone at their current job, proper positioning, education, and the proper use of tools and equipment through ergonomics is key to prolonging employment. Learn the underlying causes of injuries and how to apply body mechanics and ergonomic principles to benefit the entire workplace, from office to factory.

  02/09  'Provided great practical ideas on how as OT's we can make ergonomic recommendati...'
  02/12  'I learned some new thoughts of workplace positioning and adaptation of work stat...'
  02/21  'Well organized and thoughtful presentation with a logical flow to the material'

#1169: Positioning Yourself for Success: The Basics of Office and Workplace Ergonomics

Amy Smith

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Activity Demands; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Whether returning an injured worker to the workplace or keeping someone at their current job, proper positioning, education, and the proper use of tools and equipment through ergonomics is key to prolonging employment. Learn the underlying causes of injuries and how to apply body mechanics and ergonomic principles to benefit the entire workplace, from office to factory.

#1162: Lights! Camera! Action! Video Self Modeling

Cindy Nankee

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.15 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.88 Beginner

Video Modeling is being used to teach many skills and behaviors by watching video demonstrations and then imitating the behavior modeled. It is being used to teach social skills, communication, cognitive skills, self care, motor skills and vocational skills. Not only is the video modeling an important tool for teaching a client, it is a valuable assessment and progress report tool as well as a valuable tool for self improvement and staff training. Video modeling is quick and easy to implement into your daily routine and results in changed behavior and success over a very short period of time with maintenance of skills obtained. This session will share information, research resources and case example videos on video modeling. You will learn about video editing on the computer and iPad and important strategies for successful implementation of video modeling in the classroom, in therapy, in the home and the community.

  02/12  'A new tool that seems easy to use in many settings'

#1159: Detecting and Treating Depression in Older Adults

Cathy Lysack

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Depression is under-estimated and under-treated in community-dwelling older adults. This presentation reviews the use of clinical screening and assessment tools to identify depression and assist in treatment planning.

  02/21  'I really liked the screening tool which appears to be able to be incorporated in...'
  02/17  'Information very relevant to OT; thorough and organized'
  02/09  'It provided sound practical suggestions and tools to incorporate depression scre...'
  02/18  'Presenter obviously very professional'
  02/14  'Useful and practical handouts for screens and assessments which I can immediatel...'
  02/18  'The course content will be useful in my present work'

#1161: Detecting and Treating Depression in Older Adults

Cathy Lysack

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Depression is under-estimated and under-treated in community-dwelling older adults. This presentation reviews the use of clinical screening and assessment tools to identify depression and assist in treatment planning.

#1164: Seating and Positioning: Common Clinical Considerations

Michelle Hediger

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Seating and positioning is one of the most clinically complex areas of practice for clinician. This course is designed to provide the clinician with knowledge of the most common clinical impairments and environmental influences to proper seating and positioning. Understanding the intervention strategies available to correct or compensate for dysfunction is critical in today’s healthcare environment. A survey of these treatment approaches will be discussed.

  02/09  'Addressed common seating and positioning problems commonly found in the clinic,...'
  02/15  'Informative'
  02/20  'easy to follow the speaker, very informative, organized'
  02/14  'good graphics'
  02/11  'additional information provided besides what was written on slides----excellent...'
  02/20  'Well organized and interesting'

#1166: Seating and Positioning: Common Clinical Considerations

Michelle Hediger

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Intervention; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Seating and positioning is one of the most clinically complex areas of practice for clinician. This course is designed to provide the clinician with knowledge of the most common clinical impairments and environmental influences to proper seating and positioning. Understanding the intervention strategies available to correct or compensate for dysfunction is critical in today’s healthcare environment. A survey of these treatment approaches will be discussed.

  02/17  'Very practical subject'

#1154: The Occupational Therapist's Role in Cancer Rehabilitation

Julie Silver

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

This presentation covers an overview of the new guidelines and mandates in cancer rehabilitation care. There is a discussion of the evidence-based role of the occupational therapist in oncology rehabilitation. Case studies are also presented.

  02/09  'The doctor seemed to have a clear understanding of what occupational therapists...'
  02/21  'Several overlooked possibilities for OT intervention were given, which then make...'

#1155: The Occupational Therapist's Role in Cancer Rehabilitation

Julie Silver

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

This presentation covers an overview of the new guidelines and mandates in cancer rehabilitation care. There is a discussion of the evidence-based role of the occupational therapist in oncology rehabilitation. Case studies are also presented.

  01/31  'It covered many of the areas that aren't considered in this disease process'

#1151: Children with ADHD: Defining Features, Interventions, and the Use of Stability Balls

Alicia L. Fedewa

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Client Factors; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

This presentation will describe the defining features and symptomology of ADHD in children as well as common school-related difficulties associated with the disorder. The CEU presentation will also highlight evidence-based interventions typically used in schools for children with ADHD and discuss the potential use of stability balls as a means of enhancing student’s on-task and in-seat/ball behavior in the classroom.

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#1146: Children with ADHD: Defining Features, Interventions, and the Use of Stability Balls

Alicia L. Fedewa

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Client Factors; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

This presentation will describe the defining features and symptomology of ADHD in children as well as common school-related difficulties associated with the disorder. The CEU presentation will also highlight evidence-based interventions typically used in schools for children with ADHD and discuss the potential use of stability balls as a means of enhancing student’s on-task and in-seat/ball behavior in the classroom.

  01/17  'The info offered was very detailed, relevant, and organized'
  01/23  'organized, concise information given'
  01/15  'She is an excellent presenter'
  01/19  'Information was presented clearly and concisely'
  01/14  'good evidence, clear, organized well'
  01/19  'The results of studies that were done'
  01/24  'The statistical information was informative'
  02/02  ''
  02/16  'Unable to view past seven minutes into presentation'
  02/07  'The background information on ADHD was helpful for me, it clarified the diagnosi...'
  02/21  'This course has given me some ideas on how to help a child of ours'

#1099: Prospective Payment System 2012: An Update

Gary Mertz

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.88 Intermediate

This presentation will summarize the changes to Prospective Payment System that were made effective October 1, 2011. The presentation will analyze the impact to facilities and providers and further provide strategies to use to minimize negative impacts.

  01/09  'Informative and presented well'
  01/11  'Instructor was knowledable and defined acronyms which helped me undersand the ma...'
  02/03  'It very clearly provided an explanation of the changes in PPS this year and how...'
  02/18  ''
  02/20  'Gary's knowledge base on PPS was apparent and he made it easy for me to understa...'
  02/17  'Very helpful information regarding the PPS2012 updates including excellent graph...'

#1147: Prospective Payment System 2012: An Update

Gary Mertz

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Legal & Legislative,Regulatory & Reimbursement Issues; NBCOT/1.88 Intermediate

This presentation will summarize the changes to Prospective Payment System that were made effective October 1, 2011. The presentation will analyze the impact to facilities and providers and further provide strategies to use to minimize negative impacts.

  02/19  'The ease of following'