CEU Courses for OTs

This course is designed for therapists working in aquatic environments, providing specialized training for safety and effectiveness. It addresses the tendency of even skilled providers to develop patterns when working with musculoskeletal patients in water. Join this course to break away from conventional approaches, fostering creative thinking and inspiration in the pool.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with musculoskeletal patients in water. This course will allow you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.

OTPs that treat pelvic floor disorders such as bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and constipation are seeking treatment applications and practical strategies to treat clients with multiple symptoms. You will learn about diagnostic tests, interventions, and applications that will improve the quality of life of your clients who have complex histories.

Motivational interviewing is a behavioral health technique that has been proven to help people with making changes. Therapists are uniquely positioned to help their clients make meaningful changes in their lives. This course provides practical tips and guidelines for integrating motivational interviewing into your treatment program.

This course discusses the anatomical structures and arthrokinematics of the shoulder joint, which are essential for successful rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty. Participants will gain insights into recognizing indications for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA), distinguishing between diverse pathologies, and understanding conditions warranting TSA intervention. Additionally, attendees will hone their skills in conducting thorough pre-operative assessments for patients slated for shoulder arthroplasty, enhancing their proficiency in guiding optimal patient care pathways. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential to human development and helps create a positive learning environment for all students. Many school districts are establishing systemic, schoolwide approaches to SEL. Therefore, school-based occupational therapy practitioners need to understand their role in implementing SEL within therapy sessions or as school team members. SEL is required for successful participation in most areas of occupational performance and falls well within the scope of occupational therapy. This webinar will immediately provide you with specific strategies to address SEL within your current role.

As educators, we may see patterns of arguing, anger, irritableness, revengeful behavior, and defiance. Strong-willed child or something more complex? Does this student sound familiar? This seminar will review causes, risk factors, and comorbid conditions that may add to the mix of reaching and treating this child. Let’s consider how to intervene to rebuild self-esteem and regulation.

While the manifestation and exhibited characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorder in females often appear different than for males, females with autism are often misdiagnosed and overlooked altogether-- requiring them to navigate a world predicated on social interaction without a proper diagnosis and relevant services. This training will discuss how autism manifests for females and clinical considerations for practitioners.

The different types of pain, the symptoms related to each category, and the challenges of treating chronic pain will be discussed in this course. Participants will increase their understanding of pain categories and learn non-pharmacological options to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.

The course aims to inform on the market segments for aging in place, types of design for aging in place, critical areas to assess in the home to facilitate aging in place, and home modifications that can be made to critical areas in the home.