CEU Courses for OTs

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.

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.

Many people who require respiratory equipment, such as oxygen and ventilators, use a wheeled mobility base. This course will address how to support respiratory equipment on an adaptive stroller, manual wheelchair, or power wheelchair safely and as a part of a team.

Learn how to seamlessly integrate evidence-informed self-monitoring techniques into your practice, encouraging child-driven success through diverse proven strategies derived from robust research. Addressing the needs of children across varying abilities, this course equips participants with immediate access to effective, practical self-monitoring strategies for implementation starting today.

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.

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.

Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by facilitating an upright trunk and head and supporting the diaphragm. This course presents common positioning scenarios where respiration may be compromised and interventions to address these concerns.

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.

QiGO® is a therapeutic mindfulness & movement program developed by Certified Qigong Level 1 Instructor Amy M. Starkey, Qi1. In “QiKIDS™: Qigong for Pediatrics”, participants will learn gentle, effective mind-body-based movements, breaths, and acupressure points proven to decrease stress, calm anxiety, improve mental focus, boost immune system function, and build resiliency. Qigong is the perfect therapeutic movement exercise for both clinicians and clients wanting to create a regular mindfulness practice that supports mental, physical and emotional health and well-being.

Palliative care and the role of occupational therapy will be discussed in this course. Interventions supported by research in occupational therapy will be described along with our distinct value in this area.