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Medication Management For Occupational Therapy
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging
Health And Wellness Assessment In Older Adults
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
Assessment Series Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
From Overwhelm To Ease: OT Strategies For Anxiety Management
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In The Cardiac ICU
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding
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
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Mental Health In Aging Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Insights And Strategies
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
The PDPM Journey: Implementation, Adaptation, and Future of Value-Based Care for Therapists
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
Compliance and Regulatory Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
Strategic Application of Group and Concurrent Therapy in Long-Term Care
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
Compliance and Regulatory Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
How to Establish a Successful Restorative Aide Program in Long Term Care
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
Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness