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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
The Importance of Early Mobility
January 8, 2019
This course presents the importance of early mobility, including research which has linked early power mobility to specific developmental skills. Augmented mobility, providing power mobility to very y... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in the Evaluation of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease
January 2, 2019
This is part one of a two-part series on Parkinson's disease. This course provides an introduction to Parkinson's disease and the impact of the many symptoms on function and participation. A person-ce... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy's Role in Delirium Assessment, Prevention, & Management within the Intensive Care Unit
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December 30, 2018
Patients experiencing delirium during their hospital admission have an increased mortality rate, increased hospital length of stay, and decreased level of functional independence for ADL/IADL performa... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Fidelity To Sensory Processing Interventions: What Are The Differences Between The Various Approaches And Interventions?
December 27, 2018
Sensory processing approaches are imbedded in how occupational therapy professionals are trained and practiced. This course will provide an overview of diverse sensory processing approaches and interv... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Ergonomics in Early Childhood: Strategies for Childcare Workers
December 19, 2018
This course will discuss the role that ergonomics can play to improve the health and wellness of childcare workers. It will also explore the physical demands of childcare related tasks and the risk fa... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pediatrics Professional Issues
20Q: Interview with an OT Scholar and Historian
December 18, 2018
Kathlyn L. Reed is a distinguished occupational therapist who has been a clinical practitioner, a professor at Texas Women’s University, author of significant books in occupational therapy, historia... Read More
Professional Issues
Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback: Applications in Rehabilitation
December 17, 2018
This course describes the use and benefits of EMG biofeedback in rehabilitation. It also provides a review of its clinical applications based on current evidence. Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
OT Professionals and Home Health 101
December 14, 2018
This course will help OTR’s and COTA’s increase knowledge and confidence when working in the dynamic, and often chaotic, world of home health. OT professionals will learn the fundamentals and help... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
An Evidenced-Based Approach To Conservative Management Of Trigger Finger
December 10, 2018
This course will provide an overview of trigger finger including the anatomy, etiology, incidence and prevalence. This course will also discuss the current evidence based approaches to treating trigge... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Tools to Promote Healthy Eating Patterns in OT Clients
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December 5, 2018
This course will focus on how nutrition is addressed in the OT Practice Framework and how to apply evidence-based nutrition resources to your OT practice. Examples will be provided on how to utilize t... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Returning to Activity Following Concussion
December 3, 2018
This course will provide information on occupational therapy's role in helping their clients return to activity following concussion. Topics to be covered include an overview of concussion, occupation... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 2
November 19, 2018
The Medicare Benefit for Home Health under Part A includes both restorative care and maintenance therapy. The Benefit Manual clearly states that coverage determination for maintenance service provided... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Early Co-Regulation in Infants and Young Children
November 15, 2018
This course focuses on co-regulation and self-regulation in young children, ages birth to five. Infant regulation states and barriers affecting the transition from co-regulation to self-regulation, as... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 1
November 11, 2018
The Medicare Benefit for Home Health under Part A includes both restorative care and maintenance therapy. The Benefit Manual clearly states that coverage determination for maintenance service provided... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Leisure Matters! The Importance of Cultivating Leisure Interests In Young People Living with Disabilities
November 1, 2018
The presentation will focus on the importance of and positive influence on mental health from the cultivation of leisure interests. Examples with individuals and with whole group activities and positi... Read More
Pediatrics
Pregnancy and the Workplace
October 29, 2018
This course will discuss the rights for expecting mothers at the workplace. This course will further discuss how to manage signs and symptoms related to pregnancy while at the workplace for safe perfo... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Interoception: The Hidden Sensory System
October 29, 2018
The interoceptive system, often referred to as the ‘eighth sensory system’ is often neglected or misunderstood. However, this system is critical to self regulation. This course will explain how un... Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based