Pediatrics CEU Courses for OTs

The foundations of the upper extremity mobility needed for written communication will be reviewed in this course. Participants will also learn about fine motor and visual-motor skills that support written communication.

The basics of providing OT services to the pediatric orthopedic population, including indications and contraindications, will be discussed in this course. It will include treatment techniques and the establishment of treatment goals.

Knowledge translation in relation to autism spectrum disorder, neurodiversity and neurodiversity culture, diagnostic process, and evidence-based intervention strategies will be focused on in this course. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

The meaning in occupational engagement is rooted in the client's cultural heritage. Occupational therapy practitioners must be aware of and sensitive to any client's culture, but it is especially important for pediatric practitioners at this formative stage of life. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. This four-hour course will describe the components of motor planning and the areas of impact. Assessment, how to support clients with motor planning challenges, and strategies for discussing praxis with caregivers are also addressed.

Mindful movement, based on various yoga principles and exercises, has been proven to be highly effective in helping children deal with stressors often associated with the school/classroom environment. Through both lecture and experiential exercises, participants will learn effective therapeutic yoga and mindfulness strategies to integrate into the K-5 school/classroom environment for helping students gain self-regulation skills necessary for optimal learning preparedness.

Case studies to present evidence-based intervention strategies applicable to occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-­language pathologists who work with autistic children and their families will be presented in this course. The course focuses on utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches to facilitate the engagement necessary to learn new skills. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with continued Master Class. Sensory processing including definitions, observable behaviors, and strategies for school and home for proprioception, vestibular, tactile, auditory, taste, and smell will be reviewed in this 5-module course. Teacher collaboration and real-world application will be presented.

Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in children, affecting 1-4 out of every 1,000 live births around the world. Current research overwhelmingly supports top-down, function & occupation-based interventions to improve skill performance and participation for children with CP. The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach, has proven to be an effective OT and PT intervention for improving functional goal performance and participation in kids with CP. This presentation will provide an introduction to the use of the CO-OP Approach for children with CP.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, affecting 1-4 out of every 1,000 live births around the world. Evidence-based medical, surgical, and therapeutic interventions are recommended for use with children with CP to facilitate improved functional participation and will be discussed in this course.