CEU Courses for OTs

The foundations of the upper extremity mobility needed for written communication will be reviewed in this course. Participants will also learn about fine motor and visual-motor skills that support written communication.

Wheelchair seating encompasses evaluation, postural management, pressure mitigation, and facilitating function. Seating strategies change, however, when applied to specific client populations. This course will address considerations when working with pediatric, geriatric, bariatric, and degenerative populations.

The basics of providing OT services to the pediatric orthopedic population, including indications and contraindications, will be discussed in this course. It will include treatment techniques and the establishment of treatment goals.

Knowledge translation in relation to autism spectrum disorder, neurodiversity and neurodiversity culture, diagnostic process, and evidence-based intervention strategies will be focused on in this course. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Home modification success depends on a well-thought-out home assessment. Using the PEO model, you can determine the correct modifications for each individual within their home. Secondary factors of building codes, the feasibility of construction, and cost-effectiveness also need to be considered to make sure each modification is safe and effective.

The meaning in occupational engagement is rooted in the client's cultural heritage. Occupational therapy practitioners must be aware of and sensitive to any client's culture, but it is especially important for pediatric practitioners at this formative stage of life. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This four-hour course will describe the components of motor planning and the areas of impact. Assessment, how to support clients with motor planning challenges, and strategies for discussing praxis with caregivers are also addressed.

This course presents the role of an occupational or physical therapist in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluation and treatment. The includes access, device placement, mounting, and integration with other assistive technologies.

Adhesive Capsulitis is characterized by a painful, gradual loss of motion which may lead to significant functional limitations. This session reviews the epidemiology, classification, and differential diagnosis associated with adhesive capsulitis. Current evidence related to conservative therapy management utilizing activity and joint mobilization is reviewed.

The incidence of sleep deficits in the neurological population, as well as the secondary occupational deficits related to fatigue, will be discussed in this course. Occupation-based sleep assessment and intervention techniques will also be introduced.