OccupationalTherapy.com Phone: 866-782-9924


Clinical Resources

Search archived articles, review expert clinical advice, and access helpful professional links and information.

Professional Issues Articles for OT CEUs

Search results for "Professional Issues" in Articles


Building A Part B Caseload In The LTC Setting

Elizabeth Alicea Torres, OT, OTD, OTR, CAPS

June 2, 2026

This course is designed to provide insight into different ways to build a caseload for long-term care dwelling adults and older adults that are thoughtful, client-centered and evidence based. This cou...   Read More

  


Mindful Burnout Training

Olivia Petrucci, OTR/L, OTD

June 1, 2026

Burnout is prevalent among occupational therapy practitioners and can result in many adverse effects, including chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction, absenteeism, decreased...   Read More


Elevating OT Fieldwork Education, Foundations, Theory And Practical Strategies

Elizabeth DeIuliis, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CLA, FNAP, FAOTA

February 9, 2026

This introductory course is designed to support occupational therapy practitioners in developing their role as fieldwork educators. This course highlights the educator component of the OT/OTA role, ex...   Read More


Change Management In Healthcare

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 30, 2026

This course equips healthcare professionals with key change management models to navigate transformations at individual, organizational, and system levels. It emphasizes application of these framework...   Read More


Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare: Driving High-Quality Care And Team Performance

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 27, 2026

This course extends beyond technical skills to examine the profound impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influ...   Read More


Transformative Communication

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 15, 2026

This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It...   Read More


A Comprehensive Approach to Stress Management and Enhancing Well-being

Robin Arthur, PsyD

January 14, 2026

Designed for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translat...   Read More


Positive Communication To Help Reduce Future Imposter Syndrome

Jessi Andricks, MS, CCC-SLP

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


The Tao Of Client-Centered OT: Deepening Your Practice

Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L

February 19, 2025

Client-centered practice for the provision of effective evaluation and intervention will be reviewed in this course.   Read More

 


Proactive Well-Being Strategies For Healthcare Professionals

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

January 29, 2025

Clinicians and healthcare professionals provide tremendous support to patients and clients. However, the often ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in bu...   Read More

  


The PDPM Journey: Implementation, Adaptation, and Future of Value-Based Care for Therapists

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This comprehensive course explores the evolution of CMS payment structures, focusing on the transition from RUGs IV to PDPM and its impact on therapy services. Participants will gain in-depth knowledg...   Read More

  


Strategic Application of Group and Concurrent Therapy in Long-Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

January 7, 2025

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to dev...   Read More

  


How to Establish a Successful Restorative Aide Program in Long Term Care

Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT

November 29, 2024

This course will focus explores the implementation and development of restorative nursing programming in long term care with special focus on impacting quality measures. We will discuss overcoming com...   Read More

 


Taking The Lead In Your Practice: Creating A Path Forward Using Evidence-Based Practice

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

October 2, 2024

Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves using the latest research and best available data to inform therapists' practice decisions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Despite being the gold standard, a...   Read More


Artificial Intelligence And Occupational Therapy – What We Can Learn From Each Other Podcast

Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence can potentially improve Occupational Therapy practice, but there are some potential risks and ethical pitfalls. Drs. Stover and Jacobs discuss using AI in their practice and en...   Read More

    


Cultural Humility And Competency In Occupational Therapy: Looking Through The Lens Of Real Life Experiences

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

May 9, 2024

Cultural humility and competence for occupational therapists in international and domestic therapeutic settings will be covered in this course. It will include experiential scenarios for providing ser...   Read More

      


Men In Occupational Therapy Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, André Johnson, COTA/L, OTS

January 15, 2024

The Occupational therapy profession is predominantly female – with an actual decrease in the number of male occupational therapy professionals since the last salary survey. Does the profession recog...   Read More


Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Occupational Therapy Profession Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L

October 3, 2023

The occupational therapy profession continues to address the effects of bias and discrimination on clients and practitioners. This presentation seeks to address ways occupational therapy personnel can...   Read More

  


Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity

Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 20, 2023

There are very different generations in the workplace and getting these groups to work together effectively is challenging. It is important to first understand each of these groups based on their stre...   Read More

  


Reframing Autism From A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective Podcast

Katherine McGinley, OTDS, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 22, 2023

The autistic community wants healthcare professionals to switch to neurodiversity-affirming practices. What would neurodiversity-affirming practices look like, and how can occupational therapy practit...   Read More