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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
Digital Health: Apps and Biometrics For You And Your Caseload
October 29, 2024
The integration of digital health tools, including apps and biometric devices, into occupational therapy practice will be explored in this course. Participants will learn to effectively incorporate th... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Integrating Coaching In Occupational Therapy: Strategies For Patient-Centered Care
October 4, 2024
Strategies for integrating coaching into occupational therapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes will be reviewed in this course. Participants will explore practical applications, case studies, and techn... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Beyond The Fear: Understanding And Addressing Fear Of Falling Avoidance Behavior
October 3, 2024
Key information on fear of falling avoidance behavior and the downstream biopsychosocial consequences will be provided in this introductory course. Participants will be able to distinguish between ada... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Evaluating Adults’ Mental Health Needs: An Essential Feature Of OT Practice
September 12, 2024
Screening and evaluating clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social performance is an essential skill set for occupational therapy practitioners working with adults across various practice settings.... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Pain and Symptom Management for the Allied Health Professional
September 9, 2024
The different types of pain, the symptoms related to each category, and the challenges of treating chronic pain will be discussed in this course. Participants will increase their understanding of pain... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain
Home Design For Aging In Place
August 22, 2024
The course aims to inform on the market segments for aging in place, types of design for aging in place, critical areas to assess in the home to facilitate aging in place, and home modifications that... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
OT In Mental Health: Understanding The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner
August 21, 2024
A general overview of the history of OT in mental health and practice indications. More specifically, this course will inform OTPs of common practice settings, the clinical presentation which includes... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons With Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?
August 19, 2024
Current rehabilitation approaches for patients with a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia, schizophrenia, and functional movement disorders, will be addressed in this course. Ev... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities