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Cognitive Interventions In The Home: A Practical Approach For OT Professionals
September 14, 2023
Becoming skilled in addressing cognition serves practitioners in all settings as it may be the key to patients reaching their maximum level of performance. This course aims to elevate OT practitioners... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)
August 31, 2023
Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction And Continence Improvement: A Primer For Occupational Therapy
July 27, 2023
This seminar provides an overview of anatomy and physiology of normal voiding and muscle function related to continence. Different types of incontinence are identified, and assessment/treatment strate... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Returning The Skills To Skilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation
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July 13, 2023
Due to time and resource constraints, the full potential of SNF rehabilitation patients is not always realized. This presentation will give specific treatment strategies and interventions to improve t... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Fostering Meaning And Purpose For Individuals In Senior Living
June 21, 2023
Despite such positive outcomes of meaningful engagement, recent studies have suggested that elderly residents are inactive most of their time, are engaged in passive activities, and do not experience... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Optimizing Mobility And Community Engagement For Older Clients
May 10, 2023
The occupation of driving and community mobility among older adults experiencing the health effects of aging and age-related illnesses are reviewed in this course. The roles, responsibilities, and pro... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Outpatient, Home Health, And Community Rehabilitation Phase
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January 6, 2023
The unique relationship between the occupational and physical therapist when treating an acute, subacute, or chronic stroke diagnosis will be distinguished in this two-part series. Part two will focus... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation Phase
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January 6, 2023
The unique collaboration and relationship between physical and occupational therapists throughout the evaluation and treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic stroke diagnoses will be analyzed in this... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Bullying Among Older Adults: Not Just A Playground Problem
December 12, 2022
The definition and incidence of bullying in adult living communities and day centers including what older adult bullying looks like in this population are reviewed in this session. Characteristics of... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
Using Assistive Technology To Increase Participation In Daily Life Podcast
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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
Occupational Therapists Effectively Training Caregivers: Effective Communication And Care For Persons Living With Dementia
October 20, 2022
Education to effectively train families and caregivers to communicate with and care for people challenged with dementia will be provided in this course. The focus is on understanding the abilities and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Treating Sleep Deficits In Individuals With Neurological Impairment Utilizing Occupation-Based Sleep Interventions
August 8, 2022
The incidence of sleep deficits in the neurological population, as well as the secondary occupational deficits related to fatigue, will be discussed in this course. Occupation-based sleep assessment a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Facilitating Client Emergency Preparedness
July 14, 2022
This course will offer options, materials, information, and education about how to facilitate emergency preparedness in clients and caregivers and how to potentially help keep clients safer. We will d... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Aging and Vision: The Occupational Therapy Role
July 13, 2022
Commonly encountered visual deficits in the geriatric population will be discussed including screening and intervention techniques within Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Vision
Understanding The Evidence For Therapeutic Extended Reality (XR) Podcast
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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
Fall Prevention And Social Determinants Of Health, Implications For Practice Podcast
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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
Integrating Extended Reality (XR) With OT Practice Podcast
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May 3, 2022
Extended reality (XR) technologies and platforms and their support of ADLs and rehabilitation goals will be discussed in this course along with the facilitators and barriers of this treatment. This is... 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
Assessing And Preventing Falls At Home: A Practical Approach For The OT
March 30, 2022
Falls are the leading cause of injury to older adults, and occupational therapists need to step into the arena to help. This course guides OTs through practical assessments and treatment strategies to... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
February 9, 2022
Successful outcomes and sustained health and wellness for patients depend on the compliance and performance of caregivers. This presentation identifies specific symptoms of caregiver burnout as well a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Understanding Lifestyle Management Services for Treating Pain: Documentation and Case Study Examples
February 7, 2022
This course provides an overview of the process of delivering lifestyle management interventions for the treatment of pain by exploring the process of developing a plan of care and strategies for docu... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain