CEU Courses for OTs

This short course gives therapists an understanding of the rights and laws of people with disabilities as put into law under the ADA, FHA, AACA, and other laws. It is these laws that allow people with disabilities to engage in occupations in the areas of work, home, public and private entities, transportation, and communication.

The after-effects of the world shut down due to COVID has impacted our school-aged children in ways that inhibit them from fully engaging in the occupation of being a student. Emotional dysregulation, decreased academic performance, delayed fine and visual motor skills, as well as impaired social skills, are just a few of the issues our students are battling against in this era.

Occupational therapy practitioners who would like to include or improve their inclusion of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in OT practice will benefit from this course. The speakers will provide a general blueprint for continuing education and skill development regardless of experience for both practitioners and the animals.

A handy, concise, quick reference guide for occupational therapists to perform systemic differential diagnosis of patients suffering from neck and shoulder pain. This will provide the tools to determine the scope of therapy, criteria for physician referral, and identifying systemic red flags. This is Part 2 of a series.

This course provides a foundational overview of the anatomy and physiology of the orofacial complex related to feeding therapy. The course also teaches commonly used terminology in this field of practice and provides an overview of therapeutic tools and their uses specifically for pediatric feeding therapy.

Culture and spirituality are two of the most significant factors that influence the therapist-client relationship and the outcomes of the therapy process. The course examines the aspects of culture and spirituality that are frequently not discussed but help the therapy practitioner understand, relate to, and serve the client more effectively, resulting in better outcomes.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This course provides an overview of telehealth through the individual lens (PT/ST/OT) as well as the collaboration of services. It provides an overview of telehealth, important terminology, advantages/disadvantages, and evidenced-based practice.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This three-hour master class addresses the complex needs of children with multiple disabilities in the early intervention setting, including successful transition to school. A multi-disciplinary approach to augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) and interventions are addressed and case studies are included.

This course will provide foundational review of information about anatomy and physiology of Tethered Oral Tissues and the functional implications that can impact feeding. Additionally, the course will prepare clinicians to support feeding goals and outcomes by improving their ability to assess and provide intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues.

When seeing a client in a wheelchair, knowing what type of seating to choose can be a challenge, especially if the client presents with complex conditions or body shapes that don’t fit into linear seating. This presentation will give an introduction to what custom molded seating is, who it would be used for, compare and contrasting the main custom molded seating systems on the market, and go through a simulated molding, fitting and delivery.