Neurological And Physical Disabilities CEU Courses for OTs

This course is designed for therapists working in aquatic environments, providing specialized training for safety and effectiveness. It addresses the tendency of even skilled providers to develop patterns when working with musculoskeletal patients in water. Join this course to break away from conventional approaches, fostering creative thinking and inspiration in the pool.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working with musculoskeletal patients in water. This course will allow you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.

OTPs that treat pelvic floor disorders such as bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and constipation are seeking treatment applications and practical strategies to treat clients with multiple symptoms. You will learn about diagnostic tests, interventions, and applications that will improve the quality of life of your clients who have complex histories.

The different types of pain, the symptoms related to each category, and the challenges of treating chronic pain will be discussed in this course. Participants will increase their understanding of pain categories and learn non-pharmacological options to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.

The course aims to inform on the market segments for aging in place, types of design for aging in place, critical areas to assess in the home to facilitate aging in place, and home modifications that can be made to critical areas in the home.

A holistic occupational therapy approach to the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), including a demonstration of breathing and progressive relaxation techniques to address multiple systems involved in EDS, will be discussed in this course. This course will also focus on assessing appropriate, functional, and practical hand orthoses for clients with hypermobile EDS who may require multiple orthoses to stabilize joints of the hand and digits.

Therapists who work in the pool need special training to be safe and effective in the aquatic realm. But sometimes, even the best providers fall into patterned behavior when working in water. This course will allow you to step outside the box and become inspired to think creatively in the pool.

Aquatic therapists require specialized training for safety and effectiveness in the water. Even top providers may develop habitual approaches when working with pediatric patients in aquatic settings. This course aims to encourage creative thinking and innovation, empowering therapists to break away from routine practices in the pool.

A brief overview of the bowel/bladder system, commonpediatric conditions that affect this system and the role of the occupational therapy practitioner in supporting this area of function in the acute care setting will be discussed. Associated equipment, procedures, daily care routines, and occupational profile considerations will be addressed. This is Day 3 of the Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference.

Osteomyelitis, an infection of the bone, can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. When it involves the shoulder, it presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This course will provide a comprehensive approach to managing shoulder pain in osteomyelitis, focusing on systemic and musculoskeletal (MSK) aspects. This course is designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who seek to deepen their understanding of shoulder pain, particularly when it is a complication of osteomyelitis. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective, evidence-based care to patients suffering from this challenging condition.