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Articles for OT CEUs
Occupational Therapy's Role in a School-Based Mental Health Task Force
October 3, 2016
This presentation will discuss the role of an occupational therapist on a school-based task force to address mental health promotion and anti-bullying resulting in tier one and tier two directed inter... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Falls in the Elderly with Fibromyalgia
October 3, 2016
This course discusses evidence-based prevalence of falls in patients with fibromyalgia. It provides an in-depth understanding of the role of the occupational therapist in an interdisciplinary interven... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Pain Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Alternative and Augmentative Communication: Preparing for the ATP Exam
September 29, 2016
This course presents Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Definitions, terminology, access methods and strategies to optimize use will be addressed. Mounting and interfacing with power wheelcha... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Professional Issues
Cognitive Technologies: Preparing for the ATP Exam
September 26, 2016
This course presents cognitive technologies which are designed to increase independence and safety for clients with cognitive impairments. Content includes definitions and categories of equipment, as... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Professional Issues
A Clinician's Perspective: Occupational Therapy For Persons With Renal Disease
September 20, 2016
Participants will gain knowledge and clinical reasoning skill concerning the medical and rehabilitation management of clients with renal disease. Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Strengthening OT in Home Health 2016 and Beyond
September 13, 2016
The home health landscape promises to afford occupational therapy new opportunities to strengthen its position in this employment setting. New payment models and new expectations by policy makers is a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
Evaluation of Home Accessibility: The First Step in Ensuring Proper Fit to Improve Function
September 13, 2016
This course will introduce participants to the basics of evaluating homes for accessibility for individuals with varying levels of function. Individuals will learn how to evaluate external and interna... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Activities of Daily Living in Children and Adolescents with Spina Bifida: Developmental Considerations
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September 13, 2016
Occupational therapists play an important role in assessing a child’s readiness, identifying obstacles, and implementing solutions to increase participation in ADL, IADL, and transition areas for ch... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Yoga For Depression: One Breath At A Time
September 1, 2016
This course provides an introduction to the use of yoga as an intervention tool for the treatment of depression. An exploration of the benefits of yoga, it’s impacts on depression and how it is util... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Assessment: Preparing for the ATP Exam
August 27, 2016
The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification examination includes questions from a variety of content areas. One of those areas is Assistive Technology Assessment. This module will cover... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Professional Issues Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Access: Preparing for the ATP Exam
August 27, 2016
This course presents a variety of access methods with definitions, clinical indicators, facilitators and programming. This information is then applied to a variety of Assistive Technology devices. Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Professional Issues Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Sensory Strategies: Sanity Restoration for Family Life - Part 3
August 18, 2016
The presentation takes a developmental approach to the understanding of the sensory system, providing participants with strategies to improve family routines. The presenter will focus on six areas of... Read More
Pediatrics
Sensory Strategies: Sanity Restoration for Family Life - Part 2
August 10, 2016
The presentation takes a developmental approach to the understanding of the sensory system, providing participants with strategies to improve family routines. The presenter will focus on six areas of... Read More
Pediatrics
Sensory Strategies: Sanity Restoration for Family Life- Part 1
August 5, 2016
The presentation takes a developmental approach to the understanding of the sensory system, providing participants with strategies to improve family routines. The presenter will focus on six areas of... Read More
Pediatrics
Potential Impact of Visual Impairment on Vocational Activities
July 31, 2016
This is an introductory course in Low Vision Rehabilitation for OT’s/OTA’s, who want to incorporate Low Vision Rehabilitation services into current practices. Read More
Vision
Interdisciplinary Approach to Continence Improvement
July 31, 2016
All healthcare disciplines have a role in skilled intervention to treat continence. This seminar provides an overview of anatomy and physiology of normal voiding as well as normal function related to... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Sleep: The Unconscious ADL
July 20, 2016
Although “Rest and Sleep” are considered one of the 8 Occupations listed in the OTPF III, as well as a (Global) Mental Function under the category of Client Factors, our role in promoting sleep ... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Program Development: An Overview of the Process and Structure
July 5, 2016
This presentation addresses the need for occupational therapy programs in existing mental health programs as well as psychosocial programming for other settings, and explores the obstacles to such pro... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Occupational Therapy Program Delivery: Providing Varied, Enriched, and Effective Programs
July 5, 2016
This presentation describes the current and future trends, as well as the organizational structure,of mental health service delivery as well as the congruence between occupational therapy and recovery... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Leading Change in OT
July 5, 2016
The Centennial Vision calls us all to be leaders in our field and advocate for our unique role. This course will identify the characteristics of a leader and how you can improve your communication ski... Read More