This presentation will unveil the therapeutic benefits of outdoor play. Participants will learn about the occupation of outdoor play, how it is at risk, its incredible benefits, and ways to restore this childhood right both in the school and home settings.
Live Webinar
Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain Of OT - Areas Of Occupation; CE Broker/1.0 Live, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), Related To Direct Hands-On Patient Care (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), CE Broker #20-778460; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Pediatrics
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain why outdoor play is a valuable and irreplaceable occupation for children.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least five therapeutic benefits of outdoor play.
- After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the difference between activities and true play experiences and simple tools on how to inspire these in the school and home settings.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Outdoor play overview |
| 20-35 Minutes | Therapeutic benefits of outdoor play |
| 35-50 Minutes | Differences between activities and true play in school and home settings |
| 50-60 Minutes | Summery; Q and A |
Presented By
Angela Hanscom, MOT, OTR/L
Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program in the United States, Australia, London, and New Zealand. She is the author of the forthcoming nonfiction book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children published by New Harbinger in April 2016. Angela has been featured on the Children & Nature Network, Huffington Post, MindShift, Babble.com, NPR’s Education blog, the DIY Network, The Jerusalem Post, Times of India, Johnson & Johnson TEDx Talks, and is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Answer Sheet.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider #7659 by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs (Introductory level, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation 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, Live, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care (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, Pediatrics Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.