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Medication Management For Occupational Therapy

Fawn Carson, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

November 19, 2025

Assessment and intervention of medication management with an overview of research, intervention strategies, resources, and case studies will be reviewed in this course.   Read More

 


Health And Wellness Assessment In Older Adults

Victoria Gazzillo, OTD, OTR/L

August 19, 2025

This course will introduce participants to the eight dimensions of health and wellness for application among various populations and settings. This course will review the integration of assessment too...   Read More

  


From Overwhelm To Ease: OT Strategies For Anxiety Management

Zara Dureno, MOT

July 15, 2025

The neuroscience and biological mechanisms of anxiety will be examined through an occupational therapy lens, providing a deeper understanding of how dysregulation impacts function will be explored wit...   Read More

   


Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety

Adele Myszenski, PT, DPT

July 10, 2025

Lab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acu...   Read More

   


Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

June 10, 2025

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may exhibit dementia and clinical characteristics that are distinct to cognitive decline as they age across the lifespan. Recognizing and...   Read More

  


Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In The Cardiac ICU

Brittany Rohrer, MS, OTR/L

June 3, 2025

Occupational therapy practitioners have a unique and valuable role in treating patients in the cardiac ICU setting. This course explores clinical considerations and treatment strategies for the occupa...   Read More

  


When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

May 21, 2025

People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to scree...   Read More

  


Mental Health In Aging Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Insights And Strategies

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

May 19, 2025

Many adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) have an increased propensity to experience mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder....   Read More

    


Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury

Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

April 30, 2025

Neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement, and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes will be addressed in t...   Read More

  


Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment

Lacy Nauck, OTA, CEAS I, TBIS, Sex and Intimacy Specialist, M.A. International Psychology with trauma and group conflict specialty

April 16, 2025

This course will describe common deficits that can be observed depending on the type of stroke, assessment options, and evidence-based interventions. The course aims to provide a comprehensive toolbox...   Read More

  


Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Ryan Osal, OTD, MS, NZROT (non-practicing status), OTR/L, CHC, CEAS

April 1, 2025

An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes...   Read More

  


Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD

Zara Harris, MSOT

March 12, 2025

The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, "high time preference," and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy,...   Read More

  


Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

February 3, 2025

Incontinence limits occupational performance for many of the individuals we see in therapy, and OTPs will walk away from this course understanding how to address it in their treatments. This course wi...   Read More

  


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

January 22, 2025

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus reg...   Read More

   


Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

January 21, 2025

Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this...   Read More

   


Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan

Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS

January 10, 2025

As the risk of natural disasters continues to rise and threaten the well-being of all people, individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders face specific challenges that may impede their ability to ev...   Read More

    


The PDPM Journey: Implementation, Adaptation, and Future of Value-Based Care for Therapists

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of CMS payment structures, focusing on the transition from RUGs IV to PDPM and its impact on therapy services. Participants will gain in-depth knowledg...   Read More

  


Strategic Application of Group and Concurrent Therapy in Long-Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to dev...   Read More

  


How to Establish a Successful Restorative Aide Program in Long Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

November 29, 2024

This course will focus explores the implementation and development of restorative nursing programming in long term care with special focus on impacting quality measures. We will discuss overcoming com...   Read More

 


Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

November 7, 2024

Our country is in a mental health crisis, and occupational therapy continues to be underutilized for support. OTPs should feel confident and capable of providing interventions to help in the world of...   Read More

  


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