Assistive Technology And Environmental Modifications CEU Courses for OTs

The RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) examination addresses numerous areas, including general Assessment and Service Delivery. This course will address assistive technology (AT) assessment importance, components, and team members, as well as AT service delivery models, outcomes, ethics, and standards of practice.

A variety of assistive technology access methods with definitions, clinical indicators, facilitators, and programming will prepare the participant for the RESNA ATP examination.

The unique role of occupational therapy in driver rehabilitation as a complex IADL including common occupational therapy assessments related to driving and adaptive equipment options will be addressed in this course.

Commonly encountered visual deficits in the geriatric population will be discussed including screening and intervention techniques within Occupational Therapy Practice Framework.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This three-hour master class addresses the complex needs of children with multiple disabilities in the early intervention setting, including successful transition to school. A multi-disciplinary approach to augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) and interventions are addressed and case studies are included.

This course provides valuable information that can be brought back to the clinic to assist practitioners and patients in the return to their community and homes. In this course, evidenced-based research will be reviewed, resources provided, and case studies discussed.

The role of context as an important domain of occupational therapy practice is recognized in the latest edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (4th edition). The present course will describe the role of context in the neuro- and cognitive rehabilitation of clients in general. This course is part of a quarterly 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.

When an individual needs assistance to bathe or toilet knowing which system or supports to choose can be difficult, as there are many different options on the market currently. This presentation gives an introduction to what adapted bathing and toileting systems are, who they would be best used for, compares and contrasts the main systems on the market, and reviews funding options.

This short course highlights many of the nuances of home and community access using a wheelchair to help therapists deepen their understanding and knowledge of wheelchair mobility and environmental modifications.

This course will present a hierarchy of computer and tablet access options for clients unable to use standard access, such as a keyboard, mouse, and touch screen. Access assessment requires analysis of motor skills, vision, cognition, and functional applications. Alternative keyboards and mice will be presented, as well as other alternative access options.