CEU Podcast Courses

#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'

#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'

#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.

#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.

#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'

#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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#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'

#1097: CMS Documentation Guidelines: The Who, What and Why

Rex Crosby

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

This presentation will address Medicare guidelines as they pertain to therapy documentation in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Topics covered will include conditions of coverage, certification of services, documentation requirements and the Medicare appeals process.

#1010: Hiring For Success: Strategies for Hiring & Recruitment

Brian Weidner

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Administration & Management; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

You are not a Human Resources Professional and have not had training on how to effectively hire employees, but at the same time hiring staff has been added to your plate. In this session, we will provide you with techniques and tools to excel in hiring staff, even though it’s not your job.

#1068: Intolerance for Eating and Oral Care Secondary to Sensory Disorders

George Fluharty

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

This course will review perspectives on intolerance for eating and oral care. It will include clinical examples of sensory disorders in adults with traumatic brain injury and children with developmental disorders. It will describe approaches for increasing clients’ willingness to eat and engage in oral care.

  11/16  'It had good examples & was comprehensive'
  11/19  'Informative'
  11/20  'Good information, clear informative slides'
  11/27  'My own children have some food aversions'

#1133: “Pretend I'm the Princess”: Pretend Play Theory, Assessment, and Intervention

Susan Hendler Lederer

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

Pretend play provides rich developmental opportunities across cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional domains. In this course, we will explore the development of pretend play from solitary to collaborative; identify developmental relationships; discuss the nature of pretend play in children with language impairments; learn a 10-step protocol for assessing the language of collaborative pretend play; and explore intervention options. A case study will be provided.

#1132: Cross-Generation Communication in Supervision

Vicki McCready

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Supervision; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

This course will explore the supervisory/teaching relationship through the lens of generational differences and experiences. Background on each of the four generational cohorts currently in the workplace will be shared as well as research findings about the youngest generation, the Millennials. Possible solutions to communication misunderstandings thought to be based in part on generation gap differences will be suggested.

#1065: Difficult Conversations

Nancy B. Alarcon

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Supervision; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

The course focuses on our ability to identify and utilize a range of strategies to approach challenging and difficult topics in the course of supervising graduate clinicians across clinical settings.

  10/08  'application to current situations I am dealing with'
  09/09  'I provided good strategies for having difficult conversations'
  11/27  'Discussion of feelings'
  11/26  'The self-reflective input in conflict resolution'

#1053: Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment of Supervisees

Carol C. Dudding

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, Category 3: Professional Issues - Supervision; NBCOT/1.25 Intermediate

The course will offer considerations in the process of evaluation and assessment as part of the supervisory process. Specific strategies, as well as pitfalls to avoid, will be offered with application to the supervision of students and supervisees within the work setting.

  10/09  'Excellent presenter, well organized with useful information'
  09/11  'The presenter was knowledgeable and enhusiastic'
  09/11  'It was a good general overview of guidelines to effectively supervise'
  09/19  'Clear objectives and handouts'
  09/14  'Good information about evaluations'
  09/27  'I really appreciated the discussion about pitfalls in supervision'
  09/22  'Short and to the point ;)'

#1056: Effective Communication Strategies

Lisa Lucks Mendel

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 3: Professional Issues - Supervision; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

This course will provide professionals involved with the supervision of students the practical skills required for effective supervision. Models and examples of supervision, communication, and effective feedback will be presented.

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  09/10  'good examples; well organized and concise slides'
  10/11  'Valid information presented in an organized manner'
  10/14  'Helpful suggestions that will apply to a variety of settings'
  11/20  'It was straight-forward with applicable examples'
  11/26  'the presenter was clear and effective in sharing the information'

#1031: Pediatric TBI: An Introduction

Victoria Harding

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

Domains of support in which therapists are often called to provide specific targeted education, treatment, and support will be reviewed. Research regarding the integration of factors contributing to social outcomes following childhood brain injury will be presented with real world examples, materials and strategies provided.

  10/03  'Good overview'
  10/25  'Well organized introduction to the topic'
  11/07  'The presenter was very clear and made very good points'

#1129: Improving Memory Using the Spaced Retrieval Technique

Megan L. Malone | Jennifer Loehr

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

This course will provide an overview of the Spaced Retrieval Technique, which is an evidenced-based technique used to help persons with cognitive impairment recall important information and strategies for daily living and safety. Participants will learn the "nuts and bolts" of the technique and hear about case studies which utilized the technique during speech therapy treatment.

  01/08  'The process was clearly explained, provided evidenced based practice, and includ...'

#1073: Treatment Efficacy in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lynne Hewitt

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

While the importance of evidence-based practices is acknowledged by practitioners, it is not easy to sort through competing claims. This update on recent treatment research in ASD will focus on identifying current popular approaches that have evidence, and at what level.

  10/11  'Well organized, clear direction, conclusions reasonable'
  10/03  'Quick reference for evidenced based research to date regarding treatment options...'
  09/28  'Talked about all major approaches for ASD and discussed evidence (or lack there...'
  10/26  'Concise and easy to understand'
  10/19  'It gave good infromation to implement in my work setting'
  09/14  'Hard facts and information that would be difficult to obtain myself'
  09/27  'I liked the overview of the approaches that are currently being used--many I hav...'
  09/20  'presentation of evidence for different treatment techniques'
  10/23  'Specific evidence for each approach was presented'
  11/07  'Covered a large amount of matrial in a short amount of time while remaining clea...'
  11/27  'The presenter was very informative'

#1131: The Problem Eater: Picky Eating, Oral Sensory Issues, and Behavior Modification

Jennifer Dahms

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

Pediatric problem eating can lead to stressful mealtime environments for an entire family. Families tend to have significant difficulties improving the eating habits of their children without intervention. The focus of feeding therapy with problem eaters is to improve the relationship between the parent and child around the mealtime.