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Change Management in Healthcare
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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Course: #9659Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course equips healthcare professionals with key change management models to navigate transformations at individual, organizational, and system levels. It emphasizes application of these frameworks to tackle challenges like reducing readmissions. It also highlights the critical role of psychological safety and the ABCs of Change (Awareness, Buy-In, Competence, Support) to foster sustained adoption of change in dynamic healthcare settings.

Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare: Driving High-Quality Care And Team Performance
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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Course: #9655Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course extends beyond technical skills to examine the profound impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on healthcare professionals. It covers the five core domains of EI and how they directly influence patient outcomes, team collaboration, and stress resilience. In addition, evidence-based strategies are presented to enable course participants to enhance their own EI, improve clinical effectiveness, and enhance leadership capabilities in busy healthcare settings.

Mindful Burnout Training
Presented by Olivia Petrucci, MS, OTR/L
Live WebinarTue, Apr 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #6985Level: Introductory1 Hour
Burnout is prevalent among occupational therapy practitioners and can result in many adverse effects, including chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction, absenteeism, decreased quality of care, and higher turnover rates (Brollier et al., 1987; Dreison et al., 2018). This training reviews the factors contributing to burnout, the adverse effects burnout can have on a practitioner, and key strategies using both mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce personal levels of burnout.

A Guide For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Bridging To Academia
Presented by Andy Pitts, DrOT, OTR/L
Live WebinarThu, Apr 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
Course: #6945Level: Introductory1 Hour
This continuing education course is designed for occupational therapy practitioners who are transitioning into academic roles for the first time. The course provides an overview of the structure, expectations, and responsibilities of occupational therapy education within higher education, including teaching, curriculum design, student assessment, accreditation considerations, and professional role development. Participants will explore strategies for translating clinical expertise into effective teaching practices, navigating academic culture, and supporting student learning and professional behaviors. Emphasis is placed on practical tools, common challenges, and best practices to support a successful transition from clinical practice to academia.

Elevating OT Fieldwork Education: Foundations, Theory, And Practical Strategies
Presented by Elizabeth DeIuliis, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CLA, FNAP, FAOTA
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Course: #6916Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This introductory course is designed to support occupational therapy practitioners in developing their role as fieldwork educators. This course highlights the educator component of the OT/OTA role, explores how occupational therapy beliefs, values, and principles align with key teaching and learning theories, and provides practical strategies to enhance student learning and clinical reasoning within practice settings. Participants will leave with tools to foster effective, student-centered fieldwork experiences that prepare the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners.

Building A Part B Caseload In The LTC Setting
Presented by Elizabeth Alicea Torres, MS, OTR/L
Live WebinarMon, Apr 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDT
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.

Transformative Communication
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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Course: #9654Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
This course explores transformative communication in healthcare and leadership, contrasting it with transactional approaches. It covers communication barriers and application of the CONNECT model. It also includes evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation, respect, and validation, to foster trust and improve outcomes in challenging interactions. The focus is on developing practical skills to enhance collaboration and psychological safety in daily clinical and leadership practice in healthcare settings.

A Comprehensive Approach To Stress Management And Enhancing Well-Being
Presented by Robin Arthur, PsyD
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Course: #9653Level: Introductory2 Hours
Designed for healthcare providers and leaders, this course explores the physiology of stress, its chronic effects on health and performance, and the realities of workplace strain. The content translates science into practice with clear distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive stress, case stories from clinical settings, and actionable tactics such as mindful breathing, movement, and lifestyle foundations. Participants map personal stressors, experiment with rapid regulation tools, and examine habits that restore sleep, focus, and emotional balance. The emphasis is on practical, evidence-informed approaches that cultivate resilience, grounded presence, and better patient care.

Health Literacy In Practice: Effective Communication And Education
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS
Live WebinarTue, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #7018Level: Introductory1 Hour
Health Literacy is the ability to read, compute, understand and act on health information to make informed decisions. Low health literacy is a serious threat to the well-being of persons seeking medical care. With the increasing diversity of clients, we may observe that our communication skills are less effective with people from backgrounds different from our own. In this course, an overview of health literacy is provided. The session will review techniques for clear and effective communication, verbal and written communication with those from other cultures, writing and selecting easy-to-read health materials, and assessment tools to use to ensure that clients understand the therapy services provided and have the skills needed to access, understand, and use health information.

Positive Communication To Help Reduce Future Imposter Syndrome
Presented by Jessi Andricks, MS, CCC-SLP
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Course: #6758Level: Introductory1 Hour
Many therapists both new and experienced, struggle with Imposter Syndrome - the persistent feeling that they aren't qualified enough despite their achievements. While Imposter Syndrome can emerge anytime, clinicians are especially vulnerable during graduate school and their Clinical Fellowship (CF) year under supervision. This course provides practical tools for therapists to help their students, CF supervisees, and clinicians prevent and manage Imposter Syndrome throughout their careers.