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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

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

   


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

   


Pediatric Interventions For Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

November 11, 2024

The course aims to help practitioners improve their understanding of the complexities of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and compare evidence-based intervention strategies for treating global de...   Read More

   


Digital Health: Apps and Biometrics For You And Your Caseload

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

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

  


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

  


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