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20Q: Assessing the Role of Context in Cognitive Rehabilitation
September 13, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Kinsuk Maitra. Dr. Maitra is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a distinguished professor and researcher. He... Read More
20Q with Franklin Stein Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Matching Products to Seating Needs
May 28, 2021
Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categor... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Creating Functional Homes for Dementia
April 14, 2021
The home environment and the care team can greatly empower or inhibit a person’s quality of life and participation. Occupational Therapists can support clients and families within the home by creati... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Power Wheelchair Advanced Features
January 25, 2021
Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology devic... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
A New Era: From EADLs to Alexa!
April 3, 2020
Electronic Aids to Daily Living provides learners an alternative means of controlling devices, primarily within the home environment, including audiovisual equipment, lighting, and thermostats. Advanc... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Meeting the Needs of Autistic Adults
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November 11, 2019
This course will define autism and describe the lived experience of autistic adults, including common core strengths and challenges. It will also provide strategies, technology, and other supports. Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation
October 18, 2019
This course will provide an overview of driver rehabilitation as a specialty area in Occupational Therapy. The role of the generalist OT in discussing driving with their clients will also be covered. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function
Introduction to Utilizing 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy
March 8, 2019
This course will give an overview to the basics of 3D printers and filaments for the OT practitioner. This course will cover indications, contraindications, and precautions from an OT and public healt... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Wheelchair Positioning: Pressure
January 22, 2019
A main goal of wheelchair seating is pressure management, specifically to prevent development of pressure injuries. This course will present pressure injury definitions, staging, etiology and specific... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Positioning: Postural Care
January 21, 2019
This course reviews the goals of wheelchair seating include managing posture and pressure as well as providing stability for function. Postural care addresses positioning outside of the wheelchair, pa... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
The Importance of Early Mobility
January 8, 2019
This course presents the importance of early mobility, including research which has linked early power mobility to specific developmental skills. Augmented mobility, providing power mobility to very y... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Assistive Technology Development: From Design to Market
June 28, 2018
Becoming an entrepreneur can be exciting and daunting. The path from product concept to market can be demanding and fraught with barriers to success. This course will guide attendees on the process of... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Professional Issues
Positioning the Head
May 1, 2018
This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position. First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual iss... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Assistive Technology to Improve Classroom Performance
April 22, 2018
This course will outline various forms of low and high tech forms of assistive technology which may be incorporated into classrooms. Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Early Intervention and School-Based
Assistive Technology and Severe Multiple Sclerosis
November 14, 2017
This course will outline various forms of low and high tech forms of assistive technology which may be incorporated to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Speech Generating Devices: Determining Access
May 30, 2017
Augmentative Communication is often provided through Speech Generating Devices (SGDs). A wide variety of product options are available, yet all require the client to access the device itself. Access m... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Switch Assessment
March 16, 2017
Assistive technology provides independence in the areas of mobility, communication, education, vocation, and activities of daily living. To benefit from this technology, the client must be able to acc... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Recreational Technologies: Preparing for the ATP Exam
October 16, 2016
The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Recreational Technologies. This module will cover the co... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Professional Issues
Sensory Technologies: Preparing for the ATP Exam
October 13, 2016
The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Sensory Technologies. This module will cover the content... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Professional Issues
Alternative and Augmentative Communication: Preparing for the ATP Exam
September 29, 2016
This course presents Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Definitions, terminology, access methods and strategies to optimize use will be addressed. Mounting and interfacing with power wheelcha... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Professional Issues