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Post-Myocardial Infarction: Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Live WebinarTue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
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.

Building Relationships Beyond The Diagnosis: Words And Actions Matter In Caring For Those Living With Dementia
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
Live WebinarThu, Jun 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
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.

Prenatal Preventative Measures For De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Presented by Tina Dimopoulos, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Mat and Reformer
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Course: #6937Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course intends to provide therapy practitioners with evidence-based strategies related to the prevention and management of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, a repetitive stress condition of the distal wrist/thumb commonly known as “Mommy’s Thumb”. The course will emphasize understanding key risk factors during the prenatal and postpartum periods and implementing preventative interventions to reduce the likelihood of onset or exacerbation of the condition. Participants will learn ergonomic principles, joint protection techniques, and client education strategies to reduce strain and support functional hand use. The course highlights the occupational therapist’s role in preventing upper extremity overuse injury among new and expectant parents.

Cannabis: Implications For Physical And Occupational Therapy
Presented by Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
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Course: #6974Level: Introductory2 Hours
Cannabis can be confusing: the different names, routes of administration, physiological effects, and legal aspects. This course will address all of these topics with a focus on implications for physical and occupational therapy.

Effective Partnering In Dementia Care: Reframing Behaviors
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
Live WebinarTue, Jun 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
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.

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.

Bridging The Gap: Occupational Therapy In Cystic Fibrosis
Presented by Madeline Johnson, OTD/S, BS Psychology, Allie Turner, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, CEIM
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Course: #7014Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Neuro-Affirming Approaches: Best Practices In Supporting Autistic Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma
Presented by Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW
Live WebinarTue, Jun 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7109Level: Introductory1 Hour
Individuals with autism have an increased tendency to experience trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder compared with the general population. For those with autism, experiences with trauma may be different, and processing and treating trauma may also require an added layer of specialized support. This webinar discusses trauma experiences, as well as trauma expressions and responses among individuals with autism.

Occupational Therapy Interventions For Neurodivergent Students Post-Secondary And Higher Education
Presented by Christopher Edwards, OTD
Live WebinarTue, Jun 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #7094Level: Introductory1 Hour
In this introductory course, we will explore the barriers facing neurodivergent-identifying individuals in postsecondary education and how to leverage our expertise as occupational therapists to help neurodivergent-identifying individuals access available resources to improve postsecondary outcomes.

Priming To Maximize Outcomes In Neurorehabilitation
Presented by Rebecca Martin, OTR/L, OTD, CPAM, CKTP
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Course: #6928Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course will discuss the scientific justifications for, modalities to implement, and treatment planning around priming activities for best outcomes in neurorehabilitation. Applicable to diagnoses of the central nervous system, the learner will benefit from some basic understanding of neurological disease and dysfunction.

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