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Articles for OT CEUs
Swell to Well: Wound Management for Clients Living with Lymphedema
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Face Masks and Communication - Audiological Implications
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
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Screen-Time: Supporting Young Children and Their Families in the Digital Age
September 11, 2020
New research and a fresh outlook by the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm that screen-time for young children is rapidly increasing at younger ages. This workshop will provide strategies for stay... Read More
Pediatrics
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 2
September 2, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
ACEs and the Body: How Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Occupational Therapy
September 2, 2020
This course will discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences and they ways that these early experiences might present in fine motor difficulties and sensory integration difficulties. This course will look a... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder and Bowel Disorders, Part 1
September 1, 2020
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This course will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and the OT Role
August 25, 2020
This course is meant to give an overview of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Furthermore, the goal is to assist occupational therapists in understanding and treating children with this heterogeneous con... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Pain Pediatrics
Work from Wherever: Ergonomic Tips for A Safe & Healthy Workstation Set Up at Home
August 19, 2020
Many individuals are moving to either full or part time remote work environments and this can present a challenge in setting up an efficient and comfortable workstation. This course will address commo... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
Dysgraphia 101- Introduction And Strategies For Understanding Dysgraphia in Children
August 18, 2020
This course will give an introduction to dysgraphia to understand how it presents in children, and what strategies and accommodations are best in supporting these children. Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Minority is the New Majority: Strategies to Combat Racism, Address Micro-aggressions, and Promote Healing in the Therapeutic Setting
August 11, 2020
As the US population becomes increasingly multicultural and telehealth extends services into remote areas; there is a pronounced need for therapists to become adept at the delivery of culturally appro... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
U.S. Healthcare Services & Diverse Populations
August 7, 2020
This course provides information regarding some of the barriers that minorities face in the healthcare setting. It also provides ideas for improving patient-centered care for diverse populations. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Professional Issues
Expressive Art in OT: Enhancing Creativity in the Clinic
August 6, 2020
This course will detail supporting research and utilization of various types of expressive art interventions, as well as the appropriate populations with which to administer these treatments. Therapis... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Pediatrics
Navigating Individualized Healthcare Journeys: Get Well Maps as a Therapeutic, Family-Centered Communication and Discharge Planning
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August 4, 2020
Utilizing the therapeutic partnership of Occupational Therapy and Child Life, we will "Map Out" a wellness framework and innovative pathways that help strengthen effective partnerships between childre... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Optimizing Occupational Participation and Performance for Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
August 3, 2020
This course will provide occupational therapists with valuable knowledge about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and its effect on occupational performance. This course will focus on strategies and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
The Therapeutic Benefits of Outdoor Play
August 2, 2020
This presentation will unveil the therapeutic benefits of outdoor play. Participants will learn about the occupation of outdoor play, how it is at risk, its incredible benefits, and ways to restore th... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
The Value of Occupational Therapy in the Acute Care Management of Patients with COVID-19
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July 29, 2020
Occupational therapy practitioners are uniquely positioned to meet the dynamic physical, cognitive, and psychological needs of patients diagnosed with COVID-19, due to our holistic training and client... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Telehealth OT: Using Pediatric Case Studies to Inform Practice
July 24, 2020
Telehealth is becoming an increasingly used service delivery model in pediatric OT due to a myriad of reasons however; it does present some unique challenges when servicing the pediatric population. T... Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
OT & Covid: How to Navigate a New World with Older Adults
July 24, 2020
Occupational Therapy Practitioners serve an important role for older adults amidst COVID19 as we address ADL, safety, quality of life, mental health, and other areas directly impacted by this new viru... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Occupational Therapy Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Dementia
July 16, 2020
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 Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
The Spaced Retrieval Technique: A How To For OTs
July 2, 2020
This course will provide an overview of the spaced retrieval technique, which is a cognitive intervention that can improve recall of functional information. Participants will learn the evidence behind... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities