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Examination And Assessment For The Upper Extremity: Part 2
October 21, 2019
This is the second course in a 2-part series that will provide clinical assessment tools and guidelines to utilize in the treatment planning for the upper extremity involved population. This session w... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity
Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation
October 18, 2019
This course will provide an overview of driver rehabilitation as a specialty area in Occupational Therapy. The role of the generalist OT in discussing driving with their clients will also be covered. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function
Wheelchair Mobility: Power Add On Options And Use For Manual Wheelchairs
October 17, 2019
This course will present alternate manual wheelchair drive mechanisms, including non-powered and powered options to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. These drive... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Examination And Assessment For The Upper Extremity: Part 1
October 15, 2019
This is the first course in a 2-part series that will provide clinical assessment tools and guidelines to utilize in the treatment planning for the upper extremity involved population. This session wi... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Practical Application Of Ergonomic Principles: Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders In New Mothers
October 13, 2019
This presentation will explore the ergonomic risk factors associated with caring for a baby while looking at postpartum mothers as a specialized population. Practical strategies to prevent or reduce t... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Pediatrics
Elder Abuse and Child Abuse: Know the Signs and Your Role
October 10, 2019
Elder abuse and neglect and child abuse and neglect are harsh realities. This course will identify the physical, clinical, and behavioral indicators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse needed to... Read More
Compliance and Regulatory Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics Professional Issues
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Prop Sitter
September 30, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Hands Dependent Sitter
September 23, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Occupational Therapy Approach To Assessment And Intervention In Essential Tremor
September 18, 2019
This course introduces essential tremor and the impact of the symptom presentation on function and participation. Emphasis is on the use evidence-based practice to develop a person-centered, occupatio... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Teambuilding For Practitioners And Leaders
September 16, 2019
This course will explore the use of teambuilding strategies to promote positivity, job satisfaction, decreased job stress and burnout, and improved client outcomes. Attendees will gain knowledge regar... Read More
Professional Issues
Handwriting, 4th Grade And Beyond
September 10, 2019
This course will look at handwriting in children in 4th grade through high school. Ideas and strategies will be given to help this age group with their handwriting skills. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Creating an OT Toolbox of Assessments for Persons with Dementia
September 10, 2019
This introductory course will provide a brief overview of assessments that may be used with persons with dementia. Information presented in this course will aid in the selection of an assessment when... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Incorporating ABA Principles In OT: A Collaborative Approach Towards Pediatric Patient Care And IPE
September 8, 2019
This course will educate learners about incorporating the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in pediatric OT to improve patient care and promote Inter-Professional Education. Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Professional Issues
20Q: Mental Health and Homelessness Advocacy
September 6, 2019
In this edition, we highlight Dr. Sharon Gutman's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Dr. Gutman is a distinguished author, researcher, and professor at Columbia University. Sharon was t... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Disability in Agriculture: AgrAbility and Occupational Therapy
September 3, 2019
This one-hour session provides an overview of the prevalence and causes of disability in agriculture, the structure, services, and resources of the USDA AgrAbility program, and technologies appropriat... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Neurological and Physical Disabilities
DIR/Floortime: A Practical Tool For Occupational Therapy Practitioners
September 3, 2019
DIR/Floortime is an excellent approach and tool for the OTP to structure their understanding of a child’s functional developmental emotional capacities. This course will go over effective interventi... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Occupational Therapy Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
August 27, 2019
This course introduces Atypical Parkinsonisms 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, occupat... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Pain Management in Long Term Care
August 16, 2019
Effective pain management is essential to one's quality of life, their wellbeing, and it's a key element in all aspects of successful rehabilitation. This course will review an effective pain manageme... Read More
Developing In The NICU: Interventions For The Early Brain, Part 1
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August 8, 2019
What fires together wires together: every experience from birth onward has an impact on brain development. Premature Infants experience birth trauma and lengthy hospitalization affecting how they deve... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations for the Hands-Free Sitter
August 5, 2019
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility