CEU Recorded Courses

#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'

#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'

#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'

#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'

#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'

#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...'

#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...'

#1111: Stress Management as a Critical Life Skill

Franklin Stein

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

This course will demonstrate how stress management techniques can be applied in occupational therapy practice. The Stress-Diathesis Model is presented where stress is conceived as a trigger to symptoms in individuals who are vulnerable to chronic illnesses. A Stress Management Protocol is outlined that can serve as a model for treating individuals in a group using psychoeducation methods with a variety of diagnoses.

  01/04  'Stress is a part of my every day life and I need new ideas of how to reduce it'
  01/16  'Excellent speaker'
  01/09  'clear explanations'
  01/15  'This course was excellent!'
  01/21  'Very easy to listen to speaker'
  01/22  'Presenter was extremely well-versed on the subject matter and included practical...'
  01/23  'It was organized and well presented'
  01/24  'Descriptions of how occupational therapists can intervene were very good'

#1149: Stress Management as a Critical Life Skill

Franklin Stein

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

This course will demonstrate how stress management techniques can be applied in occupational therapy practice. The Stress-Diathesis Model is presented where stress is conceived as a trigger to symptoms in individuals who are vulnerable to chronic illnesses. A Stress Management Protocol is outlined that can serve as a model for treating individuals in a group using psychoeducation methods with a variety of diagnoses.

#1095: 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.

  01/14  'Information was presented in an efficient, simple language terms'
  02/04  'Excellent presentation on the need for professional documentation skills which m...'
  02/05  'It made me want to focus more on my documentation and take a few more minutes to...'

#1009: 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.

  01/28  'I thought the presentation was very well-organized and easy to follow using the...'

#1067: 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.

  10/30  'It was relevant to what I do every day'
  10/31  'Very methodical presentation'
  10/31  'This was fairly new territory for me and he explained it well'
  11/02  'Very well presented'
  11/02  'It was clear and concise'
  11/02  'information'
  11/04  'Well organized and included good information'
  11/04  'It added a few new questions I will put in my evaluations'
  11/06  'Numerous research studies cited'
  11/06  'It was good'
  11/07  'research used to provide examples'
  11/07  'would have been excellent had there been a bit more interaction with the audienc...'
  11/08  'clinical usefulness of the material'
  11/13  'Combined ease of providing information with auditory and visual reference'
  11/13  'info presented clearly'
  11/16  'This course is relevant to my current caseload'
  11/19  'very organized!'
  11/23  'The presenter was fairly easy to understand with good information to present'
  11/26  'a lot of information was presented in an accessible format with research back-up'
  11/27  ''

#1066: “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.

  10/21  'A deliniation of information from developmental stages to assessment to interven...'
  10/23  'Presenter took a broad topic and summarized it very effectively for a one hour s...'
  10/23  'The course material was informative and useful'
  10/24  'Good information'
  10/25  'Excellent presentation'
  10/25  'She went a little fast, but had good examples and the video helped demonstrate h...'
  10/25  'This is an excellent topic for those of us who work with very young, nonverbal c...'
  10/26  'I enjoyed the video included in this training'
  10/26  'Interesting and useful'
  10/28  'Excellent information, very well organized, clear examples and relevant research...'
  10/29  'I thought that the presentation of the video was helpful to understand earlier m...'
  10/29  'examples of how to facilitate pretend play'
  11/02  'Facinating topic well presented'
  11/02  'Great videos and interesting material'
  11/03  'Presented concepts that I think have been overlooked in the field of Speech-Lang...'
  11/04  'The presenter's knowledge of the topic and well-organized presentation'
  11/08  'Information was informative'
  11/09  'organized presentation of material with actual example'
  11/13  'Presenter was organized, enthusiastic and knowledgeable'
  11/14  'Specific examples to illustrate and define what is an abstract topic'
  11/14  'The organization and case study'
  11/15  ''
  11/16  'The topic is important'
  11/17  'well organized; very interesting material; speaker was more experiential than in...'
  11/18  'Presenter provided the specific areas to look at when assessing play'
  11/19  'The case study and organization'
  11/20  'interesting topic'
  11/21  'Love this topic and it's very important to incorporate into therapy'
  11/22  'The content of the material presented was very clear and the presenter was very...'
  11/22  'Well organized information'
  11/23  'Clearly deliniated the components and progression of pretend play'
  11/23  'Practical ideas'
  11/26  'The breakdown of pretend play and the methods to assess more effectively'
  11/27  'It was concise, well organized and the presenter gave good examples'
  02/02  'well organized and presented material'

#1057: 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.

  09/11  'It was enjoyable'
  09/11  'Use of presentational variety and handout summaries'
  09/13  'I enjoyed all of the video clips and examples'
  09/17  'I would have liked more specific tips; although the information on understanding...'
  09/23  'The presenter had a sense of humor in presenting the information'
  09/28  'The instructor is such a dynamic speaker'
  10/04  'film clip discussions across generations'
  10/06  'Fun and interesting material'
  10/11  'Great use of examples for each generation!'
  10/21  'The material was supported by video clips which facilitated understanding on a d...'
  11/06  'cool, fun and applicable; however there appeared to be some technological challe...'
  11/21  'Engaging presenters'
  11/27  'FASCINATING TOPIC!!!'
  02/17  'Fun course which I can apply in any supervisory role or even in my daily interac...'

#1063: 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.

  09/19  'Speaker was experienced, prepared, offered examples'
  09/17  'Well organized; clearly presented; able to be generalized to many aspects of my...'
  11/16  'This course was easy to follow and very relevant to my work'
  11/18  'Great examples of difficult conversations, very practical information, well orga...'
  09/27  'Planning to use material for present students'
  09/25  'As a supervisor with a busy schedule and caseload of my own, I sometimes do not...'
  09/23  'Overall presentation style, organization and knowledge of info, meaningful examp...'
  11/19  'A good balanced approach re working a team in resolving issues all the while con...'
  11/06  'Provided practical and wise information in a professional manner'
  09/26  'Great topic'
  10/17  'Strategies can be used in all areas of life! Very useful!'
  09/19  'The course helps you to look at your own actions and how they reflect on the con...'
  09/19  'She gave really good examples of real situations'
  09/25  'Remembering to acknowledge all points of view when working towards solutions'
  10/04  'referenced materials'
  02/18  'Terrific topic with some extremely helpful pointers when it comes to approaching...'
  01/25  'It provided a clear way of approaching a difficult problem with honesty and obje...'

#1051: 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.

  12/27  'The speaker's experience and knowledge'
  09/28  'The instructor was engaging and information was presented in an organized manner'
  09/16  'Well-organized, clearly presented'
  10/30  'Presenter knowledge and delivery of information'
  09/25  'I liked the fact that there was time spent on keeping in mind how we rate clinic...'
  09/25  'Comprehensive, interesting, great visual aides & clinical examples, thorough ans...'
  10/22  'Questions asked during the discussion portion'
  09/26  'The information presented specifically applies to me (clinic director) and was p...'
  09/13  'The reference to numerous documents to review on supervision'
  09/25  'Remembering to keep the evaluation simple'
  01/19  'Easy to follow'
  02/18  'The presentation was clear and well-organized'

#1054: 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.

  09/16  'The direct examples and wording of different situations in providing feedback'
  09/22  'Excellent examples about feedback and helpful suggestions'
  09/25  'The part that was most helpful was the caution words'
  10/06  'Exceptional organization of information'
  10/17  'well organized'
  10/29  'Schematics and overall presentation of material'
  11/25  'the examples'
  02/18  'Good refresher course for anyone in a supervisory role on effective communicatio...'
  02/19  'Gave examples and useful ways to improve communicatio'

#1029: 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.

  09/15  'The information from current research was very informative'
  09/24  'Presnetation of current information and outcomes related to childhood TBI'
  10/15  'Some good information on symptoms and effects of TBI in children'
  11/15  'The presenter knew the subject well and stuck to the outline that she set up at...'
  10/10  'Course content'
  11/07  'Please share'
  10/18  'Very relevant information'
  11/11  'Good information'
  10/31  'Great information as an introduction'
  10/20  'well organized and relevant information'
  10/31  'information regarding developmental stages and difficulties becoming evident'
  10/21  'cited research, clear presentation, included good information in short amount of...'
  11/08  'organized and easy to follow'
  01/18  'The information presented was very thorough'