CEU Courses for OTs

Presented in two parts, this course will review fall management in older adults based upon integrating multiple pieces of best evidence. Part 1 will focus on demographic perspectives, screening for falls, and those risk factors that should be considered in management. Practitioners will formulate screening questions that can comprehensively synthesize risk factors most predictive of falls. The presentation will also detail the fear of falling conditions and its role in fall prevention.

Strategies for integrating coaching into occupational therapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes will be reviewed in this course. Participants will explore practical applications, case studies, and techniques for incorporating coaching methods into occupational therapy practices, ultimately fostering patient-centered and family-centered care.

Presented in two parts, this course will review falls management in older adults from an evidence-based perspective. Part 2 will present interventions which represent current best practice to manage falls in older adults. Topics will include home environmental interventions, floor rise training, and community-based interdisciplinary programs.

The role of anatomy and surrounding structures in pain will be addressed in this course. The clinical signs and symptoms and pathophysiological mechanisms will also be reviewed. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

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 significant gap of over 15 years persists between publishing the best evidence and its implementation in clinical settings. This presentation aims to highlight the importance of EBP and offer practical strategies for therapists to incorporate it into their daily routines.

Key information on fear of falling avoidance behavior and the downstream biopsychosocial consequences will be provided in this introductory course. Participants will be able to distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive forms of fear of falling avoidance behavior and identify evidence-based assessments and interventions.

The anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding mothers and infants, the essentials of proper positioning, and what to do when there are challenges will be introduced in this course. In addition, this course will explain and highlight the occupational therapy practitioner's role and breastfeeding as an occupation.

Osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone, can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. When it involves the shoulder, it presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This course will provide a comprehensive approach to managing shoulder pain in osteomyelitis, focusing on systemic and musculoskeletal (MSK) aspects. This course is designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who seek to deepen their understanding of shoulder pain, particularly when it is a complication of osteomyelitis. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective, evidence-based care to patients suffering from this challenging condition.

An overview of infant massage will be provided in this course. The application of infant massage techniques with a special needs population will be discussed. Emphasis will be on using the current evidence to support infant massage techniques during occupational therapy intervention.

Screening and evaluating clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social performance is an essential skill set for occupational therapy practitioners working with adults across various practice settings. This course provides evidence-based, clinically useful tools and methods for assessing adult clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social abilities to design effective intervention plans, interact therapeutically, and make reasoned referrals.