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Community-Based Occupational Therapy

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

August 25, 2025

Occupational therapy is evolving, and the future is in the community. This dynamic and engaging webinar introduces occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) to the expanding world of community-based O...   Read More

 


Therapeutic Use Of Pilates For Improved Functional Participation

Tina Dimopoulos, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Mat and Reformer

August 12, 2025

This course will explore how to integrate Pilates-based techniques as an adjunct to traditional occupational therapy interventions. Participants will learn how Pilates-based rehabilitation approaches...   Read More

  


Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety

Adele Myszenski, PT, DPT

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

   


Assessment And Treatment Of Stroke In Young Adults

Kwasi Nkansa, OTD, OTR/L

June 26, 2025

The role of OTPs in stroke rehabilitation and secondary prevention in young adults (21-40) will be explored in this course. This is Part 4 of the Assessment Series.   Read More

 


Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In The Cardiac ICU

Brittany Rohrer, MS, OTR/L

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

  


Psychosocial Approaches For Pediatric TBI: Addressing The Impact On Children And Maternal Well-Being

Sabina Khan, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L

May 15, 2025

Psychosocial approaches to addressing the impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) on children and maternal well-being will be reviewed in this course. It covers evidence-based strategies for...   Read More

    


Executive Functions And Motor Control: Opportunities And Limitations For Occupational Performance

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

May 6, 2025

The dynamic interplay between motor control and executive functioning will be explored in this course, providing participants with a foundation in evidence-based strategies to integrate motor-based in...   Read More

  


Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury

Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

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

  


Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment

Lacy Nauck, OTA, CEAS I, TBIS, Sex and Intimacy Specialist, M.A. International Psychology with trauma and group conflict specialty

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

  


Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Ryan Osal, OTD, MS, NZROT (non-practicing status), OTR/L, CHC, CEAS

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

  


Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD

Zara Harris, MSOT

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

  


OT And Dyslexia

Magan Gramling, OTR/L, CLT, CTP, CFNIP

February 25, 2025

Identifying the common childhood disorder of dyslexia and the role of occupational therapy practitioners will be explored in this course.   Read More

  


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 2

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

February 7, 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

  


Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

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

  


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

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

   


Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

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

   


Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan

Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS

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

    


Stress Over The Holidays

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L

January 3, 2025

Occupational therapy practitioners will learn practical strategies to support neurodivergent families, focusing on the neuroscience of stress and its impact on well-being. Participants will explore te...   Read More

   


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

   


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