CEU Courses for OTs

In this edition, we highlight Dr. Charlotte Royeen's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Dr. Royeen is the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and the Inaugural Chair of the Endowed A. Watson Armour III Presidential Professorship at Rush University Medical Center. She is nationally and internationally recognized in occupational therapy, neuroscience, and physical therapy and has 76 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 25 popular press or web-based publications, over 22 edited or authored books, 27 book chapters, and just recently had four op-ed pieces published in the popular press. This course is part of a quarterly series on OccupationalTherapy.com designed as a salute to the OT pioneers with contributing editor Dr. Franklin Stein. It is presented in an engaging Q & A format and highlights the OT pioneer's journey into occupational therapy and research accomplishments.

This course will review the concept of neurodiversity as it pertains to autism spectrum disorder, clarifying aspects of terminology, framework, and beliefs.

This course will offer occupational therapists a background on Multiple Sclerosis (pathophysiology, diagnosis, and signs/symptoms), functional and cognitive impairments associated with the disease, as well as information on interventions for addressing occupational performance with this patient population.

Intimate partner violence is a justice issue that impacts occupational participation and the health of individuals, families, and communities. This course will focus on understanding the role of occupational therapy in this area and issues of occupational justice.

There is an estimated 17-year gap between the creation of evidence and implementation into “real world” practice. This course provides insight and tips on how to be more effective in implementing best practice strategies in rehabilitation for older adults.

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series will provide an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Part 3 of this series will discuss electrotherapy modalities.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. Children with ASD face challenges as they form the motor programs that serve as the basis for daily life and play. This interdisciplinary course series will expand upon the theory of praxis and the child’s ability to adaptively respond to their environment in a way that is meaningful and efficient. Through practical and clinical demonstrations, the learner will develop a deeper understanding of the importance of motor learning for the child with ASD.

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series will provide an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Part 2 of this series will discuss ultrasound.

This course will describe the behavioral challenges of occupational performance for children with autism. The ways in which children show difficulty with behavior will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the fact that behavior is a form of communication. The use of strategies and supports that OTs can employ to ease the transition, improve task initiation and completion, and better improve overall engagement in occupation will be presented. Numerous strategies will be discussed to facilitate participation in ADLs of children with autism.

This course will provide information and ideas for supporting pediatric clients/students in the virtual setting. Ergonomics as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and parent/caregiver coaching will be discussed.