All CEU Courses for OTs

This course is designed to present an overview of the normal response to musculoskeletal injury, assessment strategies and evidence-based intervention techniques for common acute and chronic pain conditions.

The seminar will focus on the features of the Apple iPad that make it a valuable and necessary tool for practicing therapists to use for assessment, treatment and engaging clients in occupation! Access and mounting issues will also be discussed.

This seminar will compare and contrast the various listening programs and how they can benefit the children you treat. We will talk about Pro’s and Con’s and what training you need for each program. We will also discuss the latest research and products of some of the programs.

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that affects the skin, internal organs and blood vessels. People with scleroderma often develop severe contractures in the hands that make it very difficult to perform daily occupations. This course will review symptoms of scleroderma and the role of the occupational therapist. Specific interventions to increase joint motion and manage daily tasks will be presented.

This seminar will remind the participant of the need for cultural knowledge when working with clients with upper extremity impairments. We’ll examine the cultural meaning of communication, touch, activities of daily living and hand decorating for a variety of cultures.

Effective screening practices are not part of any university or college curriculum, so how do we learn these skills? This course will thoroughly examine the clinical-decision making process from screening to determining the need for evaluation, to developing a plan of care.

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.

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.

This presentation will address the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Topics covered will include who and what is covered by HIPAA, administrative safeguards and penalties for non-compliance.

With the prevalence of autism on the rise, it is crucial that families and professionals understand one of the key aspects of this complex disorder. Children with autism have a difficult time understanding social rules and expectations due to their limited perspective taking abilities, the changing nature of social situations, and the complexities of pragmatic interactions. Professionals and families need to be aware of their role in providing intervention support for social skills and a clear understanding of current strategies is imperative.