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OT’s Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Older Adults

Elizabeth Alicea Torres, MS, OTR/L

December 8, 2020

This course provides an overview of a variety of the mental health issues the elderly face in the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. This course provides examples of situations where the deteriorating...   Read More

  


20Q: Interview With A Pediatric Researcher

Anita Witt Mitchell, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

December 3, 2020

In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Anita Witt Mitchell's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Dr. Mitchell is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy A...   Read More

 


OT's Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: The Medically Complex Client with HIV

Simone Gill, PhD, OTR/L, Christine Helfrich, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Danny Shin, OTR/L

December 1, 2020

This course covers the physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors that the medically complex client may face during COVID-19. Information will be highlighted through an overview of intervention...   Read More

  


OT's Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH

December 1, 2020

This course provides an overview of occupational therapy response and interventions to COVID-19 for adults experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability. This is Day 4 of the virtual conference...   Read More

 


OT's Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Promoting School Participation, A Trauma-Informed Approach

Amanda M. Rodriguez, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

November 24, 2020

This is an introductory course focused on the impact of the pandemic on school participation and well-being through a trauma-informed lens. The course offers an overview of trauma, trauma-informed car...   Read More

  


OT's Mental Health Response to the COVID Pandemic: Adolescents in Group Homes

Joanna Stumper, MS, OTR/L

November 23, 2020

This course describes the evolving role of OT in group homes during a pandemic. The focus is on strategies utilized to establish safety and stability during a collective traumatic experience. This is...   Read More

 


Therapeutic Modalities: Electrotherapy

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

November 4, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Occupational Justice and Practice

Heather Javaherian, OTD, OTR/L

October 27, 2020

Intimate partner violence is a justice issue that impacts occupational participation and the health of individuals, families, and communities. This course focuses on understanding the role of occupati...   Read More

  


Occupational Therapy Treatment for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Scott Rushanan, MS, OTR/L, MBA

October 23, 2020

This course offers occupational therapists a background on Multiple Sclerosis (pathophysiology, diagnosis, and signs/symptoms), functional and cognitive impairments associated with the disease, as wel...   Read More

 


Therapeutic Modalities: Ultrasound

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

October 22, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

October 15, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Behavioral And Daily Challenges In Children With Autism

Cara Koscinski, OTD, OTR/L

October 6, 2020

This course will describes the behavioral challenges of occupational performance for children with autism. The ways in which children show difficulty with behavior will be explored. Emphasis will be p...   Read More

 


20Q: Leadership Reflections From a College Dean

Charlotte Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP

September 29, 2020

In this edition of a Salute to the OT Pioneers, we highlight Dr. Charlotte Royeen's career and contributions to occupational therapy. Dr. Charlotte Royeen is the Dean of the College of Health Sciences...   Read More


Pediatric Teletherapy: Treatment Ideas Using Household Items

Tasha Perkins Holmes, MOT, OTR/L

September 28, 2020

Providing telehealth can be challenging when the pediatric client has limited resources for therapy. This course will provide you with treatment ideas using household items.   Read More

   


Pediatric Telehealth: Supports in the Virtual Setting

Tasha Perkins Holmes, MOT, OTR/L

September 28, 2020

This course will provide information and ideas for supporting pediatric clients/students in the virtual setting. Ergonomics as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and parent/caregiver coaching wil...   Read More

  


Breaking the Cycle of Stress: Stress Management Tools for Healthcare Professionals

Jessi Andricks, MS, CCC-SLP

September 24, 2020

Daily schedules and routines are often set-up in ways that build stress. In this webinar, you’ll learn strategies to rethink your daily routines and use them to reduce your stress.   Read More

 


Evidence-Based Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism Critical Skills

Tara Warwick, OTD, MS, OTR/L

September 22, 2020

The purpose of this course is to walk participants through an evidence-based process for teaching skills to children with autism. The course will start with identifying what skills to teach, move to h...   Read More

 


Swell to Well: Wound Management for Clients Living with Lymphedema

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

September 15, 2020

This seminar will describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in relation to risks for developing wounds. This session will also focus on different types and stages of wounds commonly...   Read More

   


Dementia Diaries Part 1: Understanding the Types of Dementia

Amber B. Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP, CMDCP

September 15, 2020

This course will provide a comprehensive review of the most common types of dementia, including definitive diagnosis characteristics and prognosis. Reversible and irreversible dementias will be discus...   Read More

  


Face Masks and Communication - Audiological Implications

Barbara Weinstein, PhD

September 14, 2020

A discussion of how face masks may impact communication in healthcare settings, particularly for people with hearing loss. Strategies for professionals to use in order to optimize communication for al...   Read More

    


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