CEU Courses for OTs

This course will cover the topic of assessment in hand therapy. Included in the course are a review of goniometry within the hand and thumb, edema measurement, and functional assessment tools. This is Part 1 of a 2-part course.

This presentation will explore psychosocial issues children and their families experience during acute hospital admissions. Trends and reasons for hospitalizations will be described. Evidence-based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment interventions to address the psychosocial needs of children admitted to the hospital will be described.

This course describes the impact of sensory processing and integration on well-being and the role of sensory health in wellness models as well as the implications for health promotion and prevention through a sensory health lens.

This course on telehealth will provide the occupational therapy practitioner with key terms, practice guidelines, official documents, guidelines and telehealth etiquette to guide practice.

Receive an overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA by LEAs. Also learn ways in which this federal law affects your practice in service to schools.

This course is about occupational therapy’s role in addressing mental health issues within the school setting. We will delve into reasons why practitioners do not feel they are addressing mental health, but more importantly, the practitioner will learn ways in which they are addressing this very important area.

This session reviews the benefits and limitations of sensory stimulation for persons with dementia and design factors to consider when designing a multi-sensory space. This session will offer a “design on a dime” approach to a sensory room and demonstrates to occupational therapists how they can assist communities in designing a space to impact the quality of life without relying on pharmacology.

This course provides an introduction to the diverse migrant population, challenges and barriers to participation, and how occupational therapy can impact the transition of refugees into host countries. This course outlines potential advocacy using the occupational justice framework to combat systemic barriers restricting occupational participation, performance, and prosperity.

Pelvic health issues impact the lives of millions of men, women, and children, often limiting their ability to engage in meaningful occupations. This program will clarify functions of the pelvic floor, as well as causes and types of disorders, while illuminating occupational therapy's vital and unique contribution to working with this population.

This course will enhance OT practitioners’ knowledge regarding the role that occupational therapy plays to maintain function, regain ones’ occupational identity, reduce symptoms, and provide caregiver education for the terminally ill and/or end-of-life client. This course will also provide examples through case studies demonstrating how occupational therapy intervention is beneficial in facilitating quality of life at the end of one’s life, as well as illuminate how the profession is vastly underutilized.