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Updated ADL Milestones In Children Ages 0-6 With Cultural Considerations
June 16, 2025
As holistic healthcare providers, it is critical that we can assess and identify delays in young children’s ADL milestones while accounting for cultural factors that might deviate from what our refe... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness
June 10, 2025
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may exhibit dementia and clinical characteristics that are distinct to cognitive decline as they age across the lifespan. Recognizing and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
Positive Communication To Help Reduce Future Imposter Syndrome
June 5, 2025
Many therapists both new and experienced, struggle with Imposter Syndrome - the persistent feeling that they aren't qualified enough despite their achievements. While Imposter Syndrome can emerge anyt... Read More
Professional Issues
Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In The Cardiac ICU
June 3, 2025
Occupational therapy practitioners have a unique and valuable role in treating patients in the cardiac ICU setting. This course explores clinical considerations and treatment strategies for the occupa... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Early Intervention and School Assessment
May 27, 2025
This course is intended for recent graduates and experienced occupational therapy practitioners new to providing OT services for children and youth under EI, CPSE, and/or CSE. The course will focus on... Read More
Assessment Series Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding
May 21, 2025
People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to scree... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Mental Health In Aging Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Insights And Strategies
May 19, 2025
Many adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) have an increased propensity to experience mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder.... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Psychosocial Approaches For Pediatric TBI: Addressing The Impact On Children And Maternal Well-Being
May 15, 2025
Psychosocial approaches to addressing the impact of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) on children and maternal well-being will be reviewed in this course. It covers evidence-based strategies for... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Executive Functions And Motor Control: Opportunities And Limitations For Occupational Performance
May 6, 2025
The dynamic interplay between motor control and executive functioning will be explored in this course, providing participants with a foundation in evidence-based strategies to integrate motor-based in... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Navigating Assessment In Pediatric Acute Care, Infants Through Adolescence
May 5, 2025
Are you interested in transitioning to pediatric acute care? This course aims to provide an introductory overview of pediatric occupational therapy services in acute care and key components of the occ... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assessment Series Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury
April 30, 2025
Neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement, and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes will be addressed in t... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Polyvagal Theory Utility In Pediatric OT
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April 28, 2025
This workshop will cover Polyvagal Theory (PVT) to form a backdrop before digging deeper into how this theory could be applicable to everyday practice in pediatric OT. The content will be thoughtful,... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment
April 16, 2025
This course will describe common deficits that can be observed depending on the type of stroke, assessment options, and evidence-based interventions. The course aims to provide a comprehensive toolbox... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
April 1, 2025
An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
School Based Occupational Therapy For Post Concussed Youth An Occupation Based Framework
March 20, 2025
This course is designed for school-based occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who service post-concussed youth within the educational setting. The course describes a holistic and strengths-based... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD
March 12, 2025
The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, "high time preference," and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy,... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Enhancing Occupational Performance Through Motor Learning
March 6, 2025
Motor learning principles through the lens of occupational therapy, emphasizing their application in diverse contexts, will be explored in this course. Participants will compare and contrast motor lea... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population
March 3, 2025
The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autis... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
OT And Dyslexia
February 25, 2025
Identifying the common childhood disorder of dyslexia and the role of occupational therapy practitioners will be explored in this course. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Motor Supports For Handwriting Development
February 20, 2025
Underlying motor issues that impact fine motor development are needed for the acquisition of efficient and effective handwriting skills will be examined in this course. Treatment strategies will be pr... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics