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20Q: The Kawa Model of Occupational Therapy Developer
April 18, 2020
In this edition, we highlight Dr. Michael Iwama's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Michael Iwama is an internationally known developer of the Kawa Model of Occupational Therapy. This... Read More
20Q with Franklin Stein Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Functional Electrical Stimulation for OTs: Principles and Application
April 15, 2020
This course will introduce the concepts associated with the use of electrical stimulation in functional treatments, including equipment and parameter selection and modification. Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Stress, Trauma and Mindfulness: Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
April 14, 2020
In order to treat the whole patient, we need an understanding of how stress and trauma impacts their treatment, as well as the importance of self-care to keep us sustained. Participants will be able t... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
A New Era: From EADLs to Alexa!
April 3, 2020
Electronic Aids to Daily Living provides learners an alternative means of controlling devices, primarily within the home environment, including audiovisual equipment, lighting, and thermostats. Advanc... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly
March 31, 2020
This course will discuss the signs that go beyond depression to reveal active suicidal or self-harm risk. We will address the prevalence of suicidality in long term care settings, elevated risks in ca... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Acute Care Back to the Basics: Gerontology
March 27, 2020
Occupational therapy practitioners play an increasingly important role in caring for the hospitalized geriatric patient, an expanding population. This course provides an overview of geriatric OT evalu... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Virtual Conference: Acute Care Back to the Basics
Acute Care Back To The Basics: OT's Role In The Emergency Department
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March 26, 2020
This webinar will educate occupational therapy practitioners on the unique role of occupational therapy within the emergency department. It will detail evidence-based interventions as well as screenin... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Virtual Conference: Acute Care Back to the Basics
Acute Care Back to the Basics: Burn Care
March 19, 2020
Occupational therapists play a vital role in the management of upper extremity burn injuries for patients during their acute care stay. This course will focus on basic anatomy, burn classification, an... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Virtual Conference: Acute Care Back to the Basics
Acute Care Back to the Basics: OT's Role in Critical Care
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March 12, 2020
This webinar will educate occupational therapy practitioners on how to promote OT’s role in the critical care unit. It will also equip clinicians from all clinical backgrounds with evidence-based in... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Virtual Conference: Acute Care Back to the Basics
Acute Care Back to the Basics: Vision Assessment and Management
March 10, 2020
This presentation will focus on basic visual assessment and simple interventions that can be applied in the acute care setting. We will discuss considerations to make during discharge planning, includ... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Virtual Conference: Acute Care Back to the Basics Vision
Pediatric Case Study: Child with ADHD
March 4, 2020
This course focuses on a case study for a 9-year-old male with ADHD experiencing occupational challenges in education, ADL, IADL, and social participation. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Occupational Therapy, the High School Student with Autism, and Research Trends
February 25, 2020
This course will examine an occupational therapist's role with high school students on the autism spectrum (high functioning) including research. It will also look at current research in the field of... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Pediatric Case Study: Child with Oculomotor and Perceptual Challenges
February 19, 2020
This course focuses on a case study for a 7-year-old male child experiencing difficulties with reading, homework, and following instructions during second-grade class. Utilizing developmental approach... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Vision
Supporting Infants With Visual Impairment With Feeding
February 12, 2020
We will discuss the developmental characteristics of children with visual impairments and specifically how these children develop trust in the feeding relationship. Strategies for breast and bottle fe... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics Vision
Developing in the NICU: Stress Cues & Strategies for Infant Feeding, Part 3
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February 7, 2020
This introductory course identifies stress with infant oral feeding and strategies to address common feeding delays. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
February 3, 2020
Smooth executive function includes the ability to regulate emotions and think creatively about situations by forming multiple solutions. This course describes the effects of EF on participation in pla... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
The Magic of Mindfulness: Evidence Based Guidelines for Practicing the Art of Mindfulness in Children
January 23, 2020
This is an introductory course to the art of mindfulness as an intervention tool for pediatric occupational therapists. Practitioners will gain an insight to the step by step process to not only pract... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
A Montessori-Based Approach for Aging and Dementia
January 23, 2020
In this course, participants will learn about the Montessori principles of independence according to one’s ability and the benefits of the prepared environment. Specifically, participants will learn... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging
Occupation-Centered Practice
January 20, 2020
This course reviews the origins and value of occupation as a therapeutic approach in occupational therapy practice. The elements of occupation-centered practice are identified with examples of executi... Read More
Professional Issues
Getting Ready for PDPM: Group and Concurrent Therapy
January 14, 2020
The new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), going into effect on Oct. 1, 2019, sets a combined 25 percent limit on concurrent and group therapy per therapy discipline provided. What does this mean fo... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues