All Podcast CEU Courses for OTs

Water is one of the most versatile tools in a therapist’s tool box. Aquatic therapy can be used for a variety of pediatric clients in all settings including community, school and outpatient centers to promote achieving goals of increased participation in life and daily activities.

This webinar will introduce the learner to the concept of cultural competence and its necessity in occupational therapy practice. Learners will examine the three major constructs of cultural competence and apply them to practice.

This seminar will cover various sensory lifestyle strategies for the school setting to help children with sensory issues.

Pressure mapping can be an extremely valuable tool, not only to incorporate into the wheelchair seating evaluation process, but also to aid the therapist in equipment selection, and to help educate the client and prevent the risk of skin breakdown and pressure wounds. Recent research, which has changed the traditional provision of pressure mapping will be discussed and a variety of benefits associated with the implementation of this technology will be provided. This course is a must see for anyone considering integrating pressure mapping into their current clinic or assessment process.

Often, the process of selecting a wheelchair cushion or seating system for an individual can be a daunting task. This one hour seminar is designed to provide the healthcare professional with the foundational knowledge necessary to accurately and appropriately select a seating system for a client. Types of cushion construction materials and implementation techniques will be discussed as well as the benefits and drawbacks associated with various cushion designs. This course is a must have for anyone who is responsible for cushion and seating system evaluation, selection and provision.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.