CEU Courses for OTs

The benefits of utilizing simulation to promote clinical reasoning, enhance experiential learning, and as an alternative to a clinic-based Level I fieldwork experience will be discussed in this course. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

The clinical presentation of SLAP tear lesions and the typical evaluation and treatment of both conservative and post-operative cases will be discussed in this case.

Mindfulness can be used in personal and work settings to recenter the body and mind from anxiety and stress into calm. Mindfulness action builds upon one’s emotional intelligence and allows focused, productive responses to situations beyond one’s control. The practice of learning to be present and non-judgmental can be life-changing.

An overview of the experience of depression after brain injury will be discussed in this course. Specifically, it will describe how depression can impact occupational engagement after brain injury and address current literature in this area and future considerations for practice.

Regardless of age, self-regulation challenges can affect a student’s ability to perform optimally. We can teach students some simple mindfulness techniques based on Polyvagal Theory to help them respond, versus react to day-to-day challenges. Let’s increase self-awareness by teaching what signals the body provides before dysregulation. No mats, bells, or chants are needed!

Occupational therapy personnel is increasingly using yoga to intervene with the neurological population. This podcast will discuss the evidence behind yoga with this population and provide advice to occupational therapy personnel who are interested in incorporating yoga into their specific practice. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

Mental health literacy is a key component of occupational therapy interventions. The high prevalence of mental disorders increases the likelihood of any of us engaging with someone experiencing mental health issues. This course aims to raise awareness and understanding about mental health first aid. It provides a general overview of this intervention and highlights its key elements.

Working in a school-based setting, you know that many students have little time to spend on the playground, attend more than one gym class per week, or have a space to move about in their classroom. All research points to movement as a method of alerting and rebooting our nervous system to help with focus, attention, and concentration. Therapists can help teachers create a flow throughout the day.

Education to effectively train families and caregivers to communicate with and care for people challenged with dementia will be provided in this course. The focus is on understanding the abilities and challenges of the dementia patient as well as the challenges of the family and caregivers.

This course presents recreational technologies in the context of preparing for the ATP examination. The course addresses a wide variety of important recreational and exercise technologies available for people with disabilities.