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Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 2

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

February 7, 2025

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus reg...   Read More

  


Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

February 3, 2025

Incontinence limits occupational performance for many of the individuals we see in therapy, and OTPs will walk away from this course understanding how to address it in their treatments. This course wi...   Read More

  


AI For Innovative School-Based OT: Practical Tools For Enhanced Student Support

Julia Colman, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CCTS-I

January 30, 2025

Explore how AI can enhance school-based occupational therapy in this one-hour webinar. Learn practical, evidence-based tools to support student success, streamline workflow, and personalize interventi...   Read More

  


Proactive Well-Being Strategies For Healthcare Professionals

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW

January 29, 2025

Clinicians and healthcare professionals provide tremendous support to patients and clients. However, the often ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in bu...   Read More

  


Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: The Opposite Of ADHD?

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 27, 2025

We have all heard about ADD without the H. This diagnosis is called CDS (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome). The signs and symptoms are apparent. These clients are easily confused, daydream, have decre...   Read More

   


Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1

Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC

January 22, 2025

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus reg...   Read More

   


Dining Well With Dementia: This Is A Lot To Swallow!

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

January 21, 2025

Dining well with dementia sounds easy, yet it has so many layers. Progressive brain changes associated with dementia, and their impact on one's senses, language, and motor skills are discussed in this...   Read More

   


Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan

Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L

January 10, 2025

As the risk of natural disasters continues to rise and threaten the well-being of all people, individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders face specific challenges that may impede their ability to ev...   Read More

    


Stress Over The Holidays

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L

January 3, 2025

Occupational therapy practitioners will learn practical strategies to support neurodivergent families, focusing on the neuroscience of stress and its impact on well-being. Participants will explore te...   Read More

   


Implementing The Cognitive Behavioral Frame Of Reference In Outpatient Care For Youth With Mental Health Conditions

Monica Jones, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C

January 2, 2025

Billing, documentation, intervention, and treatment for youth clients living with a mental health condition adversely affecting daily occupations in the outpatient clinic setting will be discussed in...   Read More

  


Postpartum Path To Well-Being And Longevity: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Laura Rowan, OT/L

November 22, 2024

Embracing postpartum longevity for integrating long-term well-being and highlighting the ongoing journey of motherhood. Join us for a discussion that explores physical and emotional recovery, redefini...   Read More

   


Constipation Relief Through Treating The Whole Person: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L, TIPHP

November 21, 2024

An understanding of the anatomical and physiological components of bowel movements will be addressed in this course, empowering clinicians to better assess and address defecatory dysfunction in postna...   Read More

   


Critical Rehab Needs For Acute Postpartum Patients: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Jenna Segraves, PT, DPT, MS, Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT

November 20, 2024

The role of rehab therapists in helping individuals adapt to new roles and routines within 24 - 48 hours after cesarean section, cesarean hysterectomy, and large-degree perineal tears will be reviewed...   Read More

   


The Driver of Function: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Kyrsten Spurrier, OTR/L

November 19, 2024

Pelvic health is an emerging practice area of occupational therapy, but it doesn’t have to stay in a silo. Pelvic health is something that all occupational therapy practitioners can integrate into t...   Read More

   


Overview And Importance Of Pelvic Health: Postnatal Pelvic Health Virtual Conference

Jessica McHugh Conlin, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, CPT

November 19, 2024

Participants will be introduced to the importance of postnatal maternal health with a focus on pelvic health in this course. Participants will learn why addressing pelvic health is part of overall mat...   Read More

   


Pediatric Interventions For Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

November 11, 2024

The course aims to help practitioners improve their understanding of the complexities of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and compare evidence-based intervention strategies for treating global de...   Read More

   


Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

November 7, 2024

Our country is in a mental health crisis, and occupational therapy continues to be underutilized for support. OTPs should feel confident and capable of providing interventions to help in the world of...   Read More

  


Digital Health: Apps and Biometrics For You And Your Caseload

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

October 29, 2024

The integration of digital health tools, including apps and biometric devices, into occupational therapy practice will be explored in this course. Participants will learn to effectively incorporate th...   Read More

  


Return to Work after Cancer and the Role of Occupational Therapy

Jantina Kroese-King, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Epidemiologist

October 7, 2024

Facts about returning to work after cancer and the role of the occupational therapy practitioner will be discussed in this course with an introduction to specific models and interventions.   Read More

  


Integrating Coaching In Occupational Therapy: Strategies For Patient-Centered Care

Ten'Niquwa Bryan, B.A.S. in Supervision and Management, M.S. in I/O Psychology, Evidence-Based Coaching Certification

October 4, 2024

Strategies for integrating coaching into occupational therapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes will be reviewed in this course. Participants will explore practical applications, case studies, and techn...   Read More

   


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