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Innovations in Geriatric Care: Multisensory Environments; A Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Managing Behaviors in Clients with Dementia (Day 3)
May 1, 2019
This course will explore the use of multisensory environments to decrease negative behaviors in geriatric clients with dementia. Attendees will gain knowledge regarding current research, creation of a... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Innovations in Geriatric Care: Evidence-based Interventions for Falls (Day 4)
April 26, 2019
As the population ages, health care providers, including occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants, must employ effective methods of fall risk assessment, prevention, and managemen... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Innovations in Geriatric Care: Human Trafficking; Identification and Prevention (Day 2)
April 25, 2019
Human trafficking is a widespread form of slavery that exists today, even within the United States. Victims of human trafficking come in all sexes, genders, nationalities, and ethnicities. This course... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Innovations in Geriatric Care: Trauma-Informed Care; What It Is and Why It's Important (Day 1)
April 22, 2019
Life trauma can lead to lifestyle practices that influence development of chronic illness. Understanding past traumatic events in individuals' lives can be key to effective care. Trauma-informed care... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Postpartum Period to Improve Occupational Performance and Role Satisfaction
March 29, 2019
This course will offer insight into the role of occupational therapists in addressing the mother's mental health, occupational performance, and role satisfaction. Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Wheelchair Seating: The Mat Assessment
March 23, 2019
A key component of wheelchair seating evaluation is the mat assessment. This course will present the mat assessment, including supine and sitting, and will include case studies and videos. Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Successful Aging
March 18, 2019
This course explores and explains successful aging theory and application to clinical practice. Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Introduction to Utilizing 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy
March 8, 2019
This course will give an overview to the basics of 3D printers and filaments for the OT practitioner. This course will cover indications, contraindications, and precautions from an OT and public healt... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
20Q: A Leader in Ergonomics
March 5, 2019
The 20Q course series is written in an engaging Q & A style, featuring contributing editor Dr. Franklin Stein interviewing pioneers in the OT profession. In this edition, we highlight Dr. Karen Jacobs... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pediatrics Professional Issues
From Survive to Thrive at Work: An Evidence-Based Approach to Healthcare Burnout
February 25, 2019
The purpose of this course is to examine burnout in the healthcare industry, explore direct and indirect causes, identify personal and professional outcomes, and review best practices for individuals... Read More
Professional Issues
SIMQ: Virtual and Augmented Reality
February 20, 2019
In this article we will explore the opportunities afforded by emerging technologies in virtual and augmented reality. You will be provided information about the current state of these immersive techno... Read More
Simulations
SIMQ: A Student Perspective of Simulations for Clinical Training
February 20, 2019
This course addresses the perspectives of a graduate student who has experienced simulations as part of her clinical training program. We will probe her thoughts on the strengths and limitations of th... Read More
Professional Issues
Neurobiology of Addiction: Implications for Occupational Therapy Intervention
February 15, 2019
Efforts to treat addiction are hampered by prejudice and a public view that treats it as a disorder of self-control, not a disease. We will explore how advances in addiction research, that if dissemin... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
SimQ: Simulations in Allied Health: Where We Are and What's Ahead?
February 8, 2019
This SimQ article provides some key information regarding the current status of simulations in Allied Health, including a discussion of the factors which account for the emerging interest in this lear... Read More
Professional Issues Simulations
Occupational Therapy Considerations for the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Patient
February 6, 2019
This course is designed to provide essential evidence-based information on occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of pediatric clients following stem cell transplantation. Considerations for al... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Introduction to Hippotherapy for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
January 28, 2019
This course reviews DIR/Floortime as an excellent approach and tool for the OTP to structure their understanding of a child’s functional developmental emotional capacities. Using this understanding,... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Wheelchair Positioning: Pressure
January 22, 2019
A main goal of wheelchair seating is pressure management, specifically to prevent development of pressure injuries. This course will present pressure injury definitions, staging, etiology and specific... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Positioning: Postural Care
January 21, 2019
This course reviews the goals of wheelchair seating include managing posture and pressure as well as providing stability for function. Postural care addresses positioning outside of the wheelchair, pa... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Understanding Normal Aging
January 16, 2019
This course will identify normal aging principles and successful aging principles as well as identify normal age-related dysfunctions. Implementation of these principles into clinical goals and interv... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
January 13, 2019
This is part two of a two-part series on Parkinson's disease. This course focuses on the use of appropriate and specific outcomes to develop a person-centered, occupation-based approach to treatment o... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities