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Artificial Intelligence And Occupational Therapy – What We Can Learn From Each Other Podcast

Karen Jacobs, EdD, OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

July 25, 2024

Artificial Intelligence can potentially improve Occupational Therapy practice, but there are some potential risks and ethical pitfalls. Drs. Stover and Jacobs discuss using AI in their practice and en...   Read More

    


What You Need to Know When an Individual Hoards

Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS

July 22, 2024

This session will explore hoarding in senior living by first defining hoarding and identifying the types of hoarding behaviors. The session will look at the scope of the issue in various levels of sen...   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

    


Cultural Humility and Competency in Occupational Therapy

Written by the Continued staff

June 17, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com explores the importance of cultural humility in the practice of OT.   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

      


Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L

May 6, 2024

Explore the fundamentals of neurodiversity-affirming practice in this introductory course designed for occupational therapy practitioners seeking clarity on the concept. Gain a solid understanding of...   Read More

  


Understanding Asthma And Anaphylaxis In The Occupational Therapy Setting

Nancy Nathenson, RRT

May 2, 2024

This program aims to provide an overview of asthma and anaphylaxis management and prevention across all age groups. It will include the causes, impact, medications, monitoring, and essential patient s...   Read More

    


Early Co-Regulation In The Infant And Parent Dyad

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

April 18, 2024

Co-regulation and self-regulation in young children, ages birth to five with their parent/caregiver partner, will be the focus of this course. New findings of infant regulation states and barriers aff...   Read More

 


Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy

Amy Friedl, MS, OTR/L

April 17, 2024

The use of electrical stimulation with individuals post-stroke will be discussed in this course. Background information about electrical stimulators, their use, and practical tips in the clinic will a...   Read More

 


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills For Occupational Therapy Practitioners Working With Adolescents

Amy Andersen Yamaoda, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C

April 10, 2024

Explore DBT skills for OT intervention with adolescents. Research on DBT with adolescents will be discussed, and practical strategies and examples for utilizing DBT skills in OT practice with adolesce...   Read More

 


Caregiving For The Spinal Cord Injury Patient

Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM

March 19, 2024

This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies...   Read More

  


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