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Pain and Symptom Management for the Allied Health Professional

Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN

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

   


Home Design For Aging In Place

Nishi Brahmbhatt, OTD-PP, MOTR/L, CAPS, CDP, & Realtor®

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

  


OT In Mental Health: Understanding The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Cynthia Hoskins, DBH, MOT, OTR/L, CCTS-I

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

  


Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons With Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?

Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS

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

   


Palliative Care And Occupational Therapy: Our Unique Role

Heather Javaherian, OTD, OTR/L

August 8, 2024

Palliative care and the role of occupational therapy will be discussed in this course. Interventions supported by research in occupational therapy will be described along with our distinct value in th...   Read More

   


Artificial Intelligence And Occupational Therapy – What We Can Learn From Each Other Podcast

Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence can potentially improve Occupational Therapy practice, but there are some potential risks and ethical pitfalls. Drs. Stover and Jacobs discuss using AI in their practice and en...   Read More

    


What You Need to Know When an Individual Hoards

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS

July 22, 2024

This session will explore hoarding in senior living by first defining hoarding and identifying the types of hoarding behaviors. The session will look at the scope of the issue in various levels of sen...   Read More

  


Navigating The Journey: OT’s Role In Oncology And Navigating End-of-Life Care

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, CAPS, CHSE

June 27, 2024

How clinicians can successfully evaluate and treat clients in oncology rehabilitation throughout the continuum of care will be addressed in this course. Therapists will benefit from building their onc...   Read More

   


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Long COVID: OT Strategies

Zara Dureno, MOT

June 25, 2024

Learn how to help clients manage Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the lens and strengths of Occupational Therapy.   Read More

   


Understanding Seizures And Epilepsy In The Occupational Therapy Setting

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

May 14, 2024

An overview of seizures and epilepsy in children and adults will be discussed in this course. It will include the impact, causes, identification, management, and essential teachings for individuals, c...   Read More

    


Cultural Humility And Competency In Occupational Therapy: Looking Through The Lens Of Real Life Experiences

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

May 9, 2024

Cultural humility and competence for occupational therapists in international and domestic therapeutic settings will be covered in this course. It will include experiential scenarios for providing ser...   Read More

      


Understanding Asthma And Anaphylaxis In The Occupational Therapy Setting

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

May 2, 2024

This program aims to provide an overview of asthma and anaphylaxis management and prevention across all age groups. It will include the causes, impact, medications, monitoring, and essential patient s...   Read More

    


The Reinvention Of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Approach

Andy Pitts, DrOT, OTR/L

February 21, 2024

This course is designed to familiarize clinicians of all levels with the Reinvention of Occupational Identity: A Decision-Making Framework. The purpose of the framework is to act as a guide for clinic...   Read More

   


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

    


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 2

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 12, 2024

Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence...   Read More

  


12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 1

Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

February 8, 2024

Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas f...   Read More

  


Understanding Girls And Women With Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, MSW, LMSW

January 24, 2024

Occupational therapy practitioners provide a tremendous amount of support to patients who receive support from an aging family caregiver. Aging family caregivers often face unique circumstances and ar...   Read More

  


Healthy Transitions: An Opportunity For OT Intervention

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

January 18, 2024

Transitions in life are a natural part of being human; however, navigating change isn’t always easy. Facing the unknown can sometimes cause feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression. O...   Read More

    


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Therapists And Certified Nursing Assistants

Brittany Horvath, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

January 3, 2024

Interdisciplinary collaboration between therapy and certified nursing assistants in the skilled nursing setting will be discussed in this course. Perceived barriers and ideas for successful implementa...   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: WC19 And The Transportation Of Older Adults In Wheelchairs

Brenda Mahon, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

December 20, 2023

Motor vehicle safety for drivers and passengers has increased exponentially over the past forty years. According to the literature, people seated in wheelchairs during travel are forty-five times more...   Read More

 


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