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Evidence-Based Management of Patients On GLP-1 Therapy: An OT Perspective
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
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Course: #7060Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare professionals needs to understand these medications including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequence such as loss of lean mass loss which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update of this topic as it applies to the occupational therapy practitioner.

Obesity-Related Mobility Limitations: Tips And Tricks For The PT/OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
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Course: #7152Level: Introductory2 Hours
This 2-hour introductory webinar equips physical and occupational therapy providers with evidence-based strategies to effectively address mobility limitations in patients with obesity. Participants will learn practical, immediately applicable techniques for exercise prescription, environmental modifications, and patient-centered care approaches. The course covers the biomechanical and physiological factors affecting mobility in this population, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, and clinical tips for creating safe, supportive treatment environments. Ideal for clinicians seeking to enhance their confidence and competence in treating patients with obesity-related functional limitations. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Emotion Regulation In Pediatric Mental Health
Presented by Jessica McMurdie, OTR/L
Live WebinarTue, Sep 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7095Level: Introductory1 Hour
Emotion dysregulation during therapy is common and can block progress towards a child’s goals. The course aims to equip pediatric professionals with practical, evidence-based tools for supporting children's mental, emotional, and behavioral health, including co-regulation strategies that promote lasting well-being. Emotional intelligence, co-regulation skills, and evidence-based frameworks are central to the course curriculum. This introductory course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Pathways To Participation: Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
Presented by Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH
Live WebinarThu, Sep 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #7082Level: Introductory1 Hour
Occupational therapy practitioners have a distinct role in supporting people experiencing homelessness, which may occur across several homeless services and settings. This course will provide an overview of the occupational needs of adults experiencing homelessness and present OT-specific interventions to support the community living and occupational needs of this population. It will also address OT's role in an interdisciplinary team.

Wearable Tech For Health Management In Autism And ADHD Across The Lifespan
Presented by Julia Colman, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CCTS-I
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Course: #7067Level: Introductory1 Hour
One in five people is estimated to be neurodivergent, yet services across health, education, and community settings continue to struggle to meet their needs effectively. This continuing education lecture asks: what does it actually feel like to be autistic or have ADHD in a world designed for neurotypical processing, and how does that shape a person's capacity to manage their health, sustain medication routines, and access the self-care that underpins everything else? Beginning with therapy's unique contribution to understanding sensory processing, interoception, and self-regulation in neurodivergent individuals, the lecture builds a compelling case for why conventional approaches to medication management and health maintenance are often insufficient, and why wearable technologies represent a promising new frontier. Through interactive case studies spanning the lifespan, participants explore how specific devices can be purposefully matched to client profiles and occupational goals across medication adherence, physiological monitoring, and self-regulation support. Critically, the lecture addresses the practical and ethical considerations unique to neurodivergent populations. This course is designed for an interprofessional audience.

Early Attachment: Impact on Maternal and Infant Health
Presented by Tahara Debarrows, MA, LMFT
Live WebinarTue, Oct 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7031Level: Introductory1 Hour
Mother–infant bonding develops through everyday interactions, including feeding, soothing, bathing, dressing, play, and sleep routines. Therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to support these relational experiences while addressing the sensory, environmental, functional, and occupational factors that influence caregiver and infant participation. This introductory course examines bonding, attachment, co-regulation, and co-occupations through a therapy lens. Participants will learn to recognize modifiable barriers and protective factors affecting the caregiver–infant relationship, observe the dyad within everyday occupations, identify when additional screening or referral may be appropriate, and apply attachment-informed, occupation-based strategies that support regulation, caregiver confidence, and opportunities for connection. This course is for an interprofessional audience.

Neuro-Affirming Approaches: Best Practices In Supporting Autistic Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
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Course: #7109Level: Introductory1 Hour
Individuals with autism have an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder compared with the general population. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different, and processing and treating trauma may also require an added layer of specialized support. This webinar discusses trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) And Occupational Therapy
Presented by Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS
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Course: #6992Level: Introductory1 Hour
As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) grows within mental health care, this introductory course, explicitly developed for OTPs, provides an overview of the basic phases of PAT and clarifies where occupational therapy skills may appropriately contribute outside of medication administration. Participants will review key legal considerations, explore the scope of practice, ethical boundaries, and foundational OT skills such as sensory aspects, occupational integration, and environmental concerns to support informed awareness and professional clarity.

Acute Care Occupational Therapy: Clinical Reasoning, Patient Safety, And Professional Confidence
Presented by Christopher Unkrich, MOT, OTR/L
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Course: #7004Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course is intended to capture the typical day of an acute care occupational therapy practitioner with ready-to-use strategies to deliver high-quality care. Participants will gain the skills to strengthen clinical reasoning and judgment in a fast-paced environment. Emphasis will be placed on patient safety, clinical reasoning, skilled therapy in complex medical settings, and managing imposter syndrome, empowering new and early-career occupational therapy practitioners to confidently navigate careers in acute care.

Addressing Children’s Grief Head On From An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Presented by Elizabeth Reymann, OTR/L
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Course: #6950Level: Introductory1 Hour
The purpose of the presentation is to educate other OTPs, caregivers, and educators about the need for pediatric grief intervention by addressing the impact of how grief affects children’s occupational performance. Children’s grief, if not addressed effectively, has historically contributed to an increase in suicides, poor academic performance, incarcerations, and a decline in future successful relationships.

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