Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may experience challenges that limit participation in meaningful occupations throughout the lifespan. These barriers highlight the need for the holistic and client-centered care that occupational therapy (OT) can offer to support the quality of life across the lifespan. Within the hour of the session, participants will examine deficits and limitations in development, physical health, cognition, psychosocial health and motivation, and nutrition during pediatrics, adulthood, and in palliative care. This evidence-based session will prepare participants to advocate for the integration of OT services to improve the quality of life of individuals with CF.
Live Webinar
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 15409; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1355165; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis through the lifespan to build foundational knowledge.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify occupational therapy strategies, interventions, and resources for supporting clients with cystic fibrosis.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain essential concepts and considerations related to cystic fibrosis and occupational therapy’s role in cystic fibrosis care.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction; What is CF?; Interactive word cloud |
| 5-15 Minutes | Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis |
| 15-40 Minutes | Deficits of Cystic Fibrosis; Treatment Interventions |
| 40-50 Minutes | Assessments; Models/Theories |
| 50-60 Minutes | Future Implications; Advocacy; Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Madeline Johnson
OTD/S, BS Psychology
Madeline Johnson is a third-year occupational therapy student at Presbyterian College. She earned a certificate for Pulmonary Disease Educator from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), for her doctoral capstone, focusing on promoting occupational therapists’ knowledge and involvement in cystic fibrosis care.
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Allie Turner
OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, CEIM
Dr. Turner currently serves as an Assistant Professor and as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. Dr. Turner has 14 years of clinical practice, maintaining continued current acute care OT practice, alongside teaching at the graduate level.
Dr. Turner incorporates her ongoing experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist to develop and teach courses that emphasize current practice guidelines, and evidence-based research. She mentors students to develop understanding of current health problems and address with their research objectives. Through strong interpersonal and applied organizational skills, Dr. Turner builds and maintains effective relationships within both the education setting and the healthcare community.
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Financial: Madeline Johnson has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Madeline Johnson has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Allie Turner did not receive an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Allie Turner is on the faculty at Presbyterian College.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 15409. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge 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 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, 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 0.10 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.