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The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease

Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L

January 13, 2019

This is part two of a two-part series on Parkinson's disease. This course focuses on the use of appropriate and specific outcomes to develop a person-centered, occupation-based approach to treatment o...   Read More


The Importance of Early Mobility

Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

January 8, 2019

This course presents the importance of early mobility, including research which has linked early power mobility to specific developmental skills. Augmented mobility, providing power mobility to very y...   Read More

 


The Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in the Evaluation of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease

Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L

January 2, 2019

This is part one of a two-part series on Parkinson's disease. This course provides an introduction to Parkinson's disease and the impact of the many symptoms on function and participation. A person-ce...   Read More


Occupational Therapy's Role in Delirium Assessment, Prevention, & Management within the Intensive Care Unit

Lyndsay Laxton, OTR/L, Meghan Morrow, OTR/L

December 30, 2018

Patients experiencing delirium during their hospital admission have an increased mortality rate, increased hospital length of stay, and decreased level of functional independence for ADL/IADL performa...   Read More

  


Fidelity To Sensory Processing Interventions: What Are The Differences Between The Various Approaches And Interventions?

Bryan Gee, PhD, OTR, BCP

December 27, 2018

Sensory processing approaches are imbedded in how occupational therapy professionals are trained and practiced. This course will provide an overview of diverse sensory processing approaches and interv...   Read More


Ergonomics in Early Childhood: Strategies for Childcare Workers

Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT

December 19, 2018

This course will discuss the role that ergonomics can play to improve the health and wellness of childcare workers. It will also explore the physical demands of childcare related tasks and the risk fa...   Read More

  


20Q: Interview with an OT Scholar and Historian

Kathlyn L. Reed, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, MLIS

December 18, 2018

Kathlyn L. Reed is a distinguished occupational therapist who has been a clinical practitioner, a professor at Texas Women’s University, author of significant books in occupational therapy, historia...   Read More


Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback: Applications in Rehabilitation

Sindhu Narayan, OT/L, RYT200

December 17, 2018

This course describes the use and benefits of EMG biofeedback in rehabilitation. It also provides a review of its clinical applications based on current evidence.   Read More


OT Professionals and Home Health 101

Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD

December 14, 2018

This course will help OTR’s and COTA’s increase knowledge and confidence when working in the dynamic, and often chaotic, world of home health. OT professionals will learn the fundamentals and help...   Read More

 


An Evidenced-Based Approach To Conservative Management Of Trigger Finger

Dianna Lunsford, OTD, M.Ed, OTR/L, CHT

December 10, 2018

This course will provide an overview of trigger finger including the anatomy, etiology, incidence and prevalence. This course will also discuss the current evidence based approaches to treating trigge...   Read More

 


Tools to Promote Healthy Eating Patterns in OT Clients

Gina Ord, MS, OTR/L, Yanet Bravo, BS, OTS

December 5, 2018

This course will focus on how nutrition is addressed in the OT Practice Framework and how to apply evidence-based nutrition resources to your OT practice. Examples will be provided on how to utilize t...   Read More

 


Returning to Activity Following Concussion

Amanda Acord-Vira, EdD, OTR/L, CBIS

December 3, 2018

This course will provide information on occupational therapy's role in helping their clients return to activity following concussion. Topics to be covered include an overview of concussion, occupation...   Read More


Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 2

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, CEEAA

November 19, 2018

The Medicare Benefit for Home Health under Part A includes both restorative care and maintenance therapy. The Benefit Manual clearly states that coverage determination for maintenance service provided...   Read More

  


Early Co-Regulation in Infants and Young Children

Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L

November 15, 2018

This course focuses on co-regulation and self-regulation in young children, ages birth to five. Infant regulation states and barriers affecting the transition from co-regulation to self-regulation, as...   Read More

 


Maintenance Therapy in Home Health Revisited: Part 1

Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, CEEAA

November 11, 2018

The Medicare Benefit for Home Health under Part A includes both restorative care and maintenance therapy. The Benefit Manual clearly states that coverage determination for maintenance service provided...   Read More

  


Leisure Matters! The Importance of Cultivating Leisure Interests In Young People Living with Disabilities

David Weiss, OTR/L

November 1, 2018

The presentation will focus on the importance of and positive influence on mental health from the cultivation of leisure interests. Examples with individuals and with whole group activities and positi...   Read More


Pregnancy and the Workplace

Pawan Preet Kaur, OTR/L, ATP

October 29, 2018

This course will discuss the rights for expecting mothers at the workplace. This course will further discuss how to manage signs and symptoms related to pregnancy while at the workplace for safe perfo...   Read More

  


Interoception: The Hidden Sensory System

Rondalyn V. Whitney, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

October 29, 2018

The interoceptive system, often referred to as the ‘eighth sensory system’ is often neglected or misunderstood. However, this system is critical to self regulation. This course will explain how un...   Read More

 


Occupational Therapy: A Solution for Safe Sexual Practices for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Elizabeth Schmidt, MOT, OTR/L

October 27, 2018

The limited literature available points to a critical need for a sexual education that appropriately addresses the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This review pr...   Read More


Are You Sure It's Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Susan Denham, EdD, MS, OTR/L, CHT

October 25, 2018

This course seeks to provide information that will assist the junior and seasoned therapist in advocating for and treating clients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It provides the participa...   Read More


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