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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

   


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

   


Beyond The Fear: Understanding And Addressing Fear Of Falling Avoidance Behavior

John V. Rider, PhD, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, MSCS, ATP

October 3, 2024

Key information on fear of falling avoidance behavior and the downstream biopsychosocial consequences will be provided in this introductory course. Participants will be able to distinguish between ada...   Read More

  


Pain and Symptom Management for the Allied Health Professional

Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN

September 9, 2024

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...   Read More

   


Home Design For Aging In Place

Nishi Brahmbhatt, OTD-PP, MOTR/L, CAPS, CDP, & Realtor®

August 22, 2024

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...   Read More

  


Rehabilitation Strategies For Persons With Dementia And Neuropsychiatric Conditions: What's The Evidence?

Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS

August 19, 2024

Current rehabilitation approaches for patients with a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia, schizophrenia, and functional movement disorders, will be addressed in this course. Ev...   Read More

   


Palliative Care And Occupational Therapy: Our Unique Role

Heather Javaherian, OTD, OTR/L

August 8, 2024

Palliative care and the role of occupational therapy will be discussed in this course. Interventions supported by research in occupational therapy will be described along with our distinct value in th...   Read More

   


Navigating The Journey: OT’s Role In Oncology And Navigating End-of-Life Care

Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, CAPS, CHSE

June 27, 2024

How clinicians can successfully evaluate and treat clients in oncology rehabilitation throughout the continuum of care will be addressed in this course. Therapists will benefit from building their onc...   Read More

   


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Long COVID: OT Strategies

Zara Dureno, MOT

June 25, 2024

Learn how to help clients manage Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the lens and strengths of Occupational Therapy.   Read More

   


Discharge Planning: Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference

Julia Colman, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

June 17, 2024

The role of occupational therapy practitioners as members of an interdisciplinary team in adult acute care settings is well established; however, specific evidence-based discharge planning recommendat...   Read More

    


Bowel And Bladder Considerations: Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference

Alex King, OTR/L, CCLS

June 13, 2024

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...   Read More

    


The Role Of The Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference

Cambria Hunter, MSGH, OTR/L

May 28, 2024

An overview of the role of occupational therapy in pediatric acute care will be addressed in this course. This course focuses on the occupational therapy process in the pediatric acute care setting, i...   Read More

    


Sexuality And Intimacy Considerations: Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference

Alex King, OTR/L, CCLS

May 28, 2024

The role of OT in sexuality and intimacy, specifically in the pediatric acute care setting, will be addressed in this course. Content will include tools and skills for the generalist and an introducti...   Read More

    


Occupational Therapy Practitioner's Role In Helping Women Live Fulfilling Lives After Spinal Cord Injury

Natalie Rivera, OTD, OTR/L

May 23, 2024

Only 20% of SCIs occur in women, and educational training on SCI management is gender-neutral or male-targeted. The course will discuss specific gender barriers that occur among the female demographic...   Read More

 


Contextual Adaptations For The Neurodivergent Client: Pediatric Acute Care Virtual Conference

Julia Colman, OTD, OTR/L, BCP

May 23, 2024

The challenges neurodivergent children face in hospital settings are well documented by medical researchers, healthcare professionals, and autistic and/or ADHD individuals, themselves. Despite this, h...   Read More

    


Human-Interfacing Robots For Functional Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Ashley Gatewood, OTR/L, CSRS

May 22, 2024

A review of the history, design, and clinical benefits of robotics in upper extremity treatment will be provided in this course. The knowledge needed to select a system for use and implementation in c...   Read More

  


Understanding Seizures And Epilepsy In The Occupational Therapy Setting

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

May 14, 2024

An overview of seizures and epilepsy in children and adults will be discussed in this course. It will include the impact, causes, identification, management, and essential teachings for individuals, c...   Read More

    


Cultural Humility And Competency In Occupational Therapy: Looking Through The Lens Of Real Life Experiences

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

May 9, 2024

Cultural humility and competence for occupational therapists in international and domestic therapeutic settings will be covered in this course. It will include experiential scenarios for providing ser...   Read More

      


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