This course discusses the use of complementary and alternative practices in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis based on current evidence. It provides the OT practitioner with an integrated approach utilizing these practices alongside traditional therapies.
Course created on September 17, 2020
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 00496; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), CE Broker #20-791354; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the use of common complementary and alternative practices in the United States.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify effective, evidence-based complementary, and alternative practices in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe an integrated approach in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Introduction |
10-30 Minutes | Discussion of an integrated approach for rheumatoid arthritis |
30-50 Minutes | Discussion of an integrated approach for osteoarthritis |
50-55 Minutes | Documentation and reimbursement |
55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Presented By

Sindhu Narayan
OT/L, RYT200
Sindhu Narayan is an occupational therapist, a registered yoga teacher, and a freelance writer. In her 16 years of clinical experience, she has worked in various settings and currently practices home health OT in independent, assisted, and memory care facilities. She is passionate about exploring scientific evidence on complementary and alternative approaches and integrating these with traditional occupational therapy. Sindhu is trained in EMG biofeedback and is currently pursuing the HRV certificate program by BCIA. She has previously developed CE courses for occupational therapists and assisted numerous authors in the editorial process for publication in medical journals.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 00496. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.0 hours, Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy (SC) category/categories. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina, CE Broker may be of interest to you.

International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.