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Articles for OT CEUs
20Q: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
May 10, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Moses Ikiugu. Dr. Ikiugu is currently a professor of occupational therapy and the Director of Research at the University of South Dakot... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
Understanding Primitive Reflexes: How They Impact Child Development and Intervention Strategies for Integration
May 6, 2021
This course looks at entry-level knowledge of primitive reflexes. Participants will identify retained reflexes and utilize strategies to support integration to facilitate child development. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Finding the Person Within: Utilizing Occupational Therapy to Promote Person-Centered Care in Treatment of Individuals with Dementia
April 30, 2021
This course introduces various dementias and the impact of the many symptoms on function and participation. Emphasis is on the use of evidence-based practice to develop a person-centered, occupation-b... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Scar Management for Therapists
April 14, 2021
This course is a review of scar biology and abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function. Information is provided on conservative care provided by OTs, inc... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity
How Information Literacy Can Support Occupational Therapy Practice
April 14, 2021
There is an abundant amount of information available today regarding choices about health and wellness. Busy occupational therapy practitioners need to be able to find, evaluate, organize, and convey... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
Creating Functional Homes for Dementia
April 14, 2021
The home environment and the care team can greatly empower or inhibit a person’s quality of life and participation. Occupational Therapists can support clients and families within the home by creati... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Nurture the Leader Inside: Making an Impact as Occupational Therapy Professionals
March 19, 2021
Leadership, or becoming a leader, can feel outside of who we identify ourselves as occupational therapy professionals however, with our unique skill sets, we are often qualified to step into a leaders... Read More
Professional Issues
Feeding and Nutrition Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum
March 19, 2021
This course reviews the feeding behaviors and habits of children with autism, as well as the brain/gut relationship and nutritional implications for feeding. Participants will be instructed on how to... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
20Q: A Gerontology Expert
February 23, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Regula Robnett. She is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, has had a distinguished career as an occupational the... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Tools to Optimize Quality Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
February 15, 2021
This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningf... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Occupational Therapy’s Role With People Who Live With Chronic Pain
February 8, 2021
This course provides an overview of occupational therapy’s role with patients who live with chronic pain in an era when people need alternatives to pain medication. It provides evidence-based inform... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
OT and Acute Pain: Staying True to Our Holistic Roots
February 8, 2021
This course will provide a broad introduction to the most up to date pain neurophysiology, and the application of the biopsychosocial model of pain to the scope of occupational therapy in the treatmen... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Nonpharmacological Pain Management Strategies: A Lifestyle Redesign® Approach
February 8, 2021
Learn about nonpharmacological pain management strategies with a focus on Lifestyle Redesign® as an occupational therapy treatment approach for chronic pain conditions. An introduction to lifestyle,... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Mindfulness Practices for Managing Pain and Promoting Occupational Performance
February 8, 2021
The past decade has seen exponential growth in the use of mindfulness-based interventions among health professionals. This program will explore how approaches such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Feldenkrais, breat... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Ergonomics and Pain
February 8, 2021
Attend this presentation to learn about basic ergonomic principles and applications to a variety of settings. We examine applications and strategies for educating clients about the importance of ergon... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Ethical Considerations in Rehabilitation: A Clinical Perspective for Therapists
February 4, 2021
This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningf... Read More
Ethics Professional Issues
Power Wheelchair Advanced Features
January 25, 2021
Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology devic... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Positioning for Function: The Trunk and Extremities
January 25, 2021
This course presents common trunk asymmetries seen in wheelchair seating with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a trunk position as possible improves overall posture... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
An Upper Extremity Primer: Assessing Motion and Strength
January 11, 2021
This course will cover the assessment of upper extremity motion and strength in relation to the provision of UE rehabilitation. Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Using the Science of Sensory Process to Survive The Holidays
January 4, 2021
Stress reduces our ability to cope and the holidays increase the number of stressors in our daily lives: The pandemic presents a unique pile-on effect for families. This advanced level course builds o... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics