Professional Issues CEU Courses for OTs

Evidence-based practice is a cornerstone of our "powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession" (AOTA Centennial Vision, 2006). To be effective evidence based practitioners, occupational therapists need skills in critiquing and applying the evidence (Holm, 2000). In this workshop, participants will learn how to critically appraise research using a provided appraisal framework and an example research article. Participants will be guided to develop a clinical bottom line based on appraisal of the literature.

As part of the occupational therapy process, this seminar will examine a variety of cultural assessments that may be used in the clinic, view a brief video of a cultural interaction, and discuss the skills necessary for culturally effective practice.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a cornerstone of our "powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession" (AOTA Centennial Vision, 2006). To be effective evidence based practitioners, occupational therapists need skills in probing, sourcing, critiquing and applying the evidence (Holm, 2000). In this introductory workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of the principles of EBP along with basic instruction in how to implement EBP in clinical settings .

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.