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Building Relationships Beyond The Diagnosis: Words And Actions Matter In Caring For Those Living With Dementia
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #7120Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course focuses on building relationships with those living with dementia and understanding how when we make small shifts through effective communication techniques, we can promote positive interactions. The course provides emphasis on research to support utilizing skills and appropriate words and actions to enhance one’s quality of life and designed for an interprofessional audience.

Effective Partnering In Dementia Care: Reframing Behaviors
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #7121Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course re-evaluates the common perception of “challenging behaviors” in those living with dementia by exploring root causes through a compassionate and an investigative lens. Participants will learn practical strategies and skills to support care provision, strengthen connections, and maximize positive outcomes for ADLs and meaningful occupation. This course is designed for an interprofessional audience.

Post-Myocardial Infarction: Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
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Course: #7059Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2-hour webinar provides physical and occupational therapy practitioners with practical, evidence-based strategies for safely treating patients recovering from myocardial infarction. Designed for immediate clinical application, this course equips therapists with the essential knowledge needed to confidently progress activities, monitor patient safety, and facilitate return to daily function. Participants will learn to recognize appropriate activity parameters across different phases of cardiac rehabilitation, understand vital sign monitoring criteria for safe exercise prescription, and apply functional modifications that support patients' return to meaningful activities. The content emphasizes practical decision-making tools and patient education strategies that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Elder Abuse: Not Just Physical, Consider Online Safety
Presented by Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Live WebinarTue, Jul 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7025Level: Introductory1 Hour
This presentation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of online risks that disproportionately affect older adults, including scams, misinformation, and privacy breaches. It provides senior therapy leaders with practical frameworks for educating patients, families, and staff about digital safety. Emphasis is placed on proactive prevention strategies and organizational policies that protect vulnerable seniors in increasingly digital care environments. Internet safety for seniors in residential settings has become a core patient safety and quality-of-care issue, not a peripheral technology concern. Older adults are disproportionately targeted by online fraud, identity theft, misinformation, and financial exploitation. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.

Building A Part B Caseload In The LTC Setting
Presented by Elizabeth Alicea Torres, OT, OTD, OTR, CAPS
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Course: #6989Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course is designed to provide insight into different ways to build a caseload for long-term care dwelling adults and older adults that are thoughtful, client-centered and evidence based. This course will provide different ideas regarding screening methodology that focuses on different areas of function, the use of different standardized assessments, areas of intervention that are innovative, and ways to maintain a Part B caseload in long-term care settings.

Obesity-Related Mobility Limitations: Tips And Tricks For The PT/OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Live WebinarTue, Aug 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
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.

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Assessment and Treatment
Presented by Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Course: #6960Level: Introductory1 Hour
Increasingly, therapy professionals are serving individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). This session focuses on defining MCI, best practice guidelines for MCI assessment, and best practice guidelines for MCI intervention.

COPD - Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
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Course: #6933Level: Introductory2 Hours
This practical webinar equips PTs and OTPs with the skills to deliver effective, evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Attendees will learn how to individualize exercise programs, apply breathing techniques, and support functional independence through targeted interventions. With a strong focus on real-world application, this session emphasizes the unique and essential roles rehab professionals play in improving outcomes across the continuum of care.

More Than Mobility: OT-Led Wheelchair Selection To Support ADLs
Presented by Cassie Goodenough, MSOT, OTR/L
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Course: #6948Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course explores how occupational therapy practitioners can enhance client independence in self-care through thoughtful wheelchair selection and justification. Participants will gain practical tools for evaluating self-care performance in seated mobility, learn how to advocate for the inclusion of OT in wheelchair evaluations, and build strong documentation to support insurance approval. Case studies will highlight how client-centered wheelchair features can dramatically increase functional outcomes and participation.

Medication Management For Occupational Therapy
Presented by Fawn Carson, OTD, OTR/L, ATP
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Course: #6936Level: Introductory1 Hour
Participants will gain the skills to manage medications effectively. You'll learn to identify the five key areas of medication management, as defined by AOTA's position paper, and explore assessment tools to help clients manage their medication. The course will also cover intervention strategies to help clients manage their medications effectively.

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