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Nature As Co-Therapist Podcast

Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 15, 2024

The evidence overwhelmingly supports the positive role of nature in health and well-being. In this course, attendees will learn about nature-based therapy and its application to clinical practice acro... Read More

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AquOTic! A Therapeutic Aquatic Intervention For Kids On The Autism Spectrum Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Erika Kemp, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

October 25, 2023

Kids on the autism spectrum are particularly vulnerable to drowning incidents. Occupational Therapy practitioners have a unique skillset to help autistic kids and their families learn to swim and be s... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Pediatrics

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Occupational Therapy Profession Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L

October 3, 2023

The occupational therapy profession continues to address the effects of bias and discrimination on clients and practitioners. This presentation seeks to address ways occupational therapy personnel can... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Professional Issues Sociocultural, Diversity, and Lifestyle Choices

Designing Inclusive Play Spaces Podcast

Ingrid M. Kanics, MOT, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 6, 2023

Join us for a fun course on designing inclusive play spaces. In this podcast, you will learn about how you can get involved in helping your community design and build the inclusive playground of their... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics

Occupational Therapy And Disability Services Offices On College Campuses Podcast

Megan Wolff, MOT, OTR/L (PhD student), Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 24, 2023

This podcast will provide an overview of the role of occupational therapy in higher education and opportunities for occupational therapists in college settings, highlighting both traditional and non-t... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics

Reframing Autism From A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective Podcast

Katherine McGinley, OTDS, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 22, 2023

The autistic community wants healthcare professionals to switch to neurodiversity-affirming practices. What would neurodiversity-affirming practices look like, and how can occupational therapy practit... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues

Evaluation And Treatment Of Cerebral Visual Impairment Podcast

Karen Harpster, PhD, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 8, 2023

On the podcast, we will discuss the role of the occupational therapist in the evaluation and treatment of children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI). We will discuss how CVI affects performance in... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Pediatrics Vision

Occupational Therapy And Case Management: Focused On Holistic Care And Functional Outcomes Podcast

Thomas F. Fisher, PhD, OTR/L, CCM, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

April 4, 2023

During this podcast, the learners will be introduced to case management, care coordination, disease management, and the certification process for case managers. Occupational therapists are appropriate... Read More

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Transition To Home After A Rehab Stay Podcast

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

March 6, 2023

Today's healthcare environment makes it difficult to address patients' needs. This podcast will discuss how we can be client-centered and comprehensive while also adhering to time constraints. This is... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Using Assistive Technology To Increase Participation In Daily Life Podcast

Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 16, 2022

Technology has changed greatly in the last 20 years, and more assistive technology is available than ever. This podcast will explore how an occupational therapy practitioner evaluates what technology... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Gerontology and Aging

Making Your Practice Strengths-based Podcast

Kristie Patten, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 8, 2022

The occupational therapy profession has long thought itself as being strength-based. But are we? How do we increase our focus on building on people’s strengths without focusing just on their deficit... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Professional Issues

Use Of Simulation In Graduate OT Coursework And As A Level I Fieldwork Experience Podcast

Sarah Zimmerman, OTD, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 4, 2022

The benefits of utilizing simulation to promote clinical reasoning, enhance experiential learning, and as an alternative to a clinic-based Level I fieldwork experience will be discussed in this course... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Professional Issues Simulations

Yoga With People Who Have Neurological Conditions Podcast

Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

October 18, 2022

Occupational therapy personnel is increasingly using yoga to intervene with the neurological population. This podcast will discuss the evidence behind yoga with this population and provide advice to o... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Promoting Participation and Mental Health in Children and Youth: Every Moment Counts and ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Podcast

Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

September 21, 2022

Occupational therapy's role in mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention when working with all children and youth -those with and without disabilities and/or mental illness- in schools and... Read More

Continued Learning Podcast Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics

What’s Culture Got To Do With It? OT Practice With Pediatric Clients From Diverse Communities Podcast

Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 27, 2022

The meaning in occupational engagement is rooted in the client's cultural heritage. Occupational therapy practitioners must be aware of and sensitive to any client's culture, but it is especially impo... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Pediatrics Professional Issues Sociocultural, Diversity, and Lifestyle Choices

Occupational Therapy's Role In Opioid Recovery Podcast

Monica Robinson, OTD, MS, OT/L, BCMH, FAOTA, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 22, 2022

Opioid-use disorder is a national population health crisis affecting those of all ages. Understanding the demographic, socioeconomic, psychosocial, and substance use characteristics of different group... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pain

Understanding The Evidence For Therapeutic Extended Reality (XR) Podcast

Robert Ferguson, MHS, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

June 22, 2022

Evidence-based treatment strategies and techniques to provide an engaging, motivating, task-oriented, and salient experience providing the requisite use, repetition, and intensity of training for skil... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Pediatrics

Adolescent Eating Disorders and Occupational Therapy Podcast

Lindy L. Weaver, PhD, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 26, 2022

Common eating disorders that occur among adolescents, their functional impacts, and ways occupational therapy practitioners can support young people and their families experiencing eating disorders wi... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Feeding and Swallowing Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics

Fall Prevention And Social Determinants Of Health, Implications For Practice Podcast

Lisa Juckett, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 25, 2022

Social determinants of health and their impact on falls among older adults will be discussed in this course. Case illustrations from the home- and community-based service setting will be provided. Thi... Read More

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities

Educating Future Occupational Therapists Podcast

Erika Kemp, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA