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Articles for OT CEUs
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
July 1, 2021
An overview of FERPA including practical advice regarding the regulation of FERPA by LEAs, as well as how the federal law affects your practice in service to schools. Read More
Compliance and Regulatory
Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
June 1, 2021
Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by fa... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Translating and Implementing Motor Learning Approaches for Neurorehabilitation
May 28, 2021
This webinar will review current evidence-based practice of motor learning approaches that address underlying client factors that may influence occupational performance due to a neurological event. Em... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Matching Products to Seating Needs
May 28, 2021
Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categor... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Durable Medical Equipment for Activities of Daily Living
May 28, 2021
Clients who use wheelchair seating and mobility equipment often have other durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as well. Durable medical equipment is often used to assist activities of daily living... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Dependent Mobility Intervention
May 28, 2021
Dependent mobility devices are not designed for self-propulsion. These include adaptive strollers, transport chairs, tilt in space manual wheelchairs, reclining manual wheelchairs, and standard manual... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
Augmented Mobility Intervention
May 28, 2021
Augmented mobility is used with clients who require assistance in ambulation. This category of equipment includes walking canes, crutches, walkers, and gait trainers. Augmented mobility is used to pre... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Wheelchair Seating and Positioning: Back to the Basics
A Sensory Approach to Home
May 28, 2021
This course provides the participants with sensory strategies including yoga and mindfulness activities to help create home-based therapy ideas for their families. You will learn about sensory regulat... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics
20Q: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
May 10, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Moses Ikiugu. Dr. Ikiugu is currently a professor of occupational therapy and the Director of Research at the University of South Dakot... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
Understanding Primitive Reflexes: How They Impact Child Development and Intervention Strategies for Integration
May 6, 2021
This course looks at entry-level knowledge of primitive reflexes. Participants will identify retained reflexes and utilize strategies to support integration to facilitate child development. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Finding the Person Within: Utilizing Occupational Therapy to Promote Person-Centered Care in Treatment of Individuals with Dementia
April 30, 2021
This course introduces various dementias and the impact of the many symptoms on function and participation. Emphasis is on the use of evidence-based practice to develop a person-centered, occupation-b... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Scar Management for Therapists
April 14, 2021
This course is a review of scar biology and abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function. Information is provided on conservative care provided by OTs, inc... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Review Series: Hand and Upper Extremity
How Information Literacy Can Support Occupational Therapy Practice
April 14, 2021
There is an abundant amount of information available today regarding choices about health and wellness. Busy occupational therapy practitioners need to be able to find, evaluate, organize, and convey... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
Creating Functional Homes for Dementia
April 14, 2021
The home environment and the care team can greatly empower or inhibit a person’s quality of life and participation. Occupational Therapists can support clients and families within the home by creati... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Nurture the Leader Inside: Making an Impact as Occupational Therapy Professionals
March 19, 2021
Leadership, or becoming a leader, can feel outside of who we identify ourselves as occupational therapy professionals however, with our unique skill sets, we are often qualified to step into a leaders... Read More
Professional Issues
Feeding and Nutrition Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum
March 19, 2021
This course reviews the feeding behaviors and habits of children with autism, as well as the brain/gut relationship and nutritional implications for feeding. Participants will be instructed on how to... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
20Q: A Gerontology Expert
February 23, 2021
In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Regula Robnett. She is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, has had a distinguished career as an occupational the... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Tools to Optimize Quality Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation
February 15, 2021
This session will review practical and cost-effective strategies care providers can implement to impact these areas. Following the framework of person-centered care, providers will hear about meaningf... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Mindfulness Practices for Managing Pain and Promoting Occupational Performance
February 8, 2021
The past decade has seen exponential growth in the use of mindfulness-based interventions among health professionals. This program will explore how approaches such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Feldenkrais, breat... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pain Virtual Conference: Pain
Ergonomics and Pain
February 8, 2021
Attend this presentation to learn about basic ergonomic principles and applications to a variety of settings. We examine applications and strategies for educating clients about the importance of ergon... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Pain Virtual Conference: Pain