CEU Courses for OTs

This course is for practitioners seeking lymphedema certification. The course provides knowledge and information to prepare learners for certification course work.

This course will examine the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in the breast cancer patient including the role occupational therapy plays in this team. Learners will gain knowledge regarding best practice in screening, rehabilitation and prevention of complications in the breast cancer population.

The presentation will focus on the importance of and positive influence on mental health from the cultivation of leisure interests. Examples with individuals and with whole group activities and positive outcomes for students will be discussed.

The interoceptive system, often referred to as the ‘eighth sensory system’ is often neglected or misunderstood. However, this system is critical to self regulation. This course will explain how understanding the 8th sensory system can contribute to better sensory modulation, social interaction and ultimately as better sense of self-awareness.

Carolyn Baum is one of the most prominent leaders in occupational therapy. This course outlines her contributions to occupational cognitive research over the last 40 years. This course is part of an exciting new series on OccupationalTherapy.com designed as a salute to the OT pioneers with contributing editor Dr. Franklin Stein. It is presented in an engaging Q & A format and highlights the OT pioneer's journey into occupational therapy and research accomplishments.

The limited literature available points to a critical need for a sexual education that appropriately addresses the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This review provides promising strategies that can be utilized by occupational therapists for effective sexual education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This course seeks to provide information that will assist the junior and seasoned therapist in advocating for and treating clients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It provides the participant with recent research and treatment ideas for the CRPS patient.

Immersive virtual reality provides an engaging, motivating, task-oriented and salient experience that provides the requisite use, repetition and intensity of training for skill acquisition and performance. This course will use case-based videos and demonstrations along with a didactic approach to review several immersive virtual reality systems, activities and the available virtual reality evidence in order to integrate their use with evidence-based treatment strategies toward a patient's rehabilitation goals.

How do postural alignment and breathing patterns affect spinal stability and core muscle endurance? This presentation will distill concepts from yoga therapy, sports medicine, and physical rehabilitation to reveal novel treatment techniques that can improve relaxation, breathing mechanics, and core muscle recruitment.

Evidence based intervention techniques for the hemiplegic upper limb are required to increase functional performance for individuals with stroke. Discussion will include current evidence for intervention techniques such as NMES, slings, splints, traditional neurorehabilitation techniques, and functional use.