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Postpartum Path To Well-Being And Longevity: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Laura Rowan, OT/L

November 22, 2024

Embracing postpartum longevity for integrating long-term well-being and highlighting the ongoing journey of motherhood. Join us for a discussion that explores physical and emotional recovery, redefini...   Read More

   


Constipation Relief Through Treating The Whole Person: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L, TIPHP

November 21, 2024

An understanding of the anatomical and physiological components of bowel movements will be addressed in this course, empowering clinicians to better assess and address defecatory dysfunction in postna...   Read More

   


Critical Rehab Needs For Acute Postpartum Patients: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Jenna Segraves, PT, DPT, MS, Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT

November 20, 2024

The role of rehab therapists in helping individuals adapt to new roles and routines within 24 - 48 hours after cesarean section, cesarean hysterectomy, and large-degree perineal tears will be reviewed...   Read More

   


The Driver of Function: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Kyrsten Spurrier, OTR/L

November 19, 2024

Pelvic health is an emerging practice area of occupational therapy, but it doesn’t have to stay in a silo. Pelvic health is something that all occupational therapy practitioners can integrate into t...   Read More

   


Overview And Importance Of Pelvic Health: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Jessica McHugh Conlin, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CPT

November 19, 2024

Participants will be introduced to the importance of postnatal maternal health with a focus on pelvic health in this course. Participants will learn why addressing pelvic health is part of overall mat...   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

  


Return to Work after Cancer and the Role of Occupational Therapy

Jantina Kroese-King, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Epidemiologist

October 7, 2024

Facts about returning to work after cancer and the role of the occupational therapy practitioner will be discussed in this course with an introduction to specific models and interventions.   Read More

  


Evaluating Adults’ Mental Health Needs: An Essential Feature Of OT Practice

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

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

  


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

   


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

  


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

   


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Working With Adolescents

Amy Andersen Yamaoda, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C

April 10, 2024

Explore DBT skills for OT intervention with adolescents. Research on DBT with adolescents will be discussed, and practical strategies and examples for utilizing DBT skills in OT practice with adolesce...   Read More

 


Caregiving For The Spinal Cord Injury Patient

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM

March 19, 2024

This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies...   Read More

  


Navigating Risks: From Professional Curiosity To Safeguarding Oneself And Others

Tania Sofia Nogueira, MSc, HCPC – UK, COT – UK, ACSS – PT

March 18, 2024

Occupational therapy professionals work with a range of people who can be at increased risk to themselves, to others, or from others. We all have a role in minimizing these risks. Conversations can be...   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

    


An Overview Of Sleep Disturbances: A Practical Approach For Occupational Therapy Practitioners

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

February 7, 2024

A general overview of the prevalence of sleep disturbances, a breakdown of the sleep cycle and stages, and the impact of poor sleep quality on different areas of occupation are covered in this course....   Read More

 


Evidence-Based Approaches: A Pediatric Perspective Of The Occupation Of Sleep

Nicole Quint, PhD, Dr.OT, OTR/L

February 6, 2024

Public health research has shown that many children experience sleep disorders; however, many pediatric therapists feel uncomfortable providing sleep interventions for children. Using the "Hit the SAA...   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

    


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