Clinical Resources
Search archived articles, review expert clinical advice, and access helpful professional links and information.
Articles for OT CEUs
Assistive Technology Development: From Design to Market
June 28, 2018
Becoming an entrepreneur can be exciting and daunting. The path from product concept to market can be demanding and fraught with barriers to success. This course will guide attendees on the process of... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Professional Issues
Maternal Health and Occupational Therapy: Exploring Our Role with New Mothers
June 26, 2018
Being a holistic and client-centered health care provider, occupational therapy practitioners can have a positive impact on new mothers and help with a successful role transition to motherhood as the... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
20Q: Adaptive Equipment Pioneer
June 13, 2018
Fred Sammons is one of the early pioneers in occupational therapy. He has been an occupational therapist for over 60 years. During that time, he has been an innovator in designing. manufacturing, and... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Feeding and Swallowing Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics Professional Issues
Perinatal Mental Health and Occupational Therapy - Part 2
June 5, 2018
Part 2 of this course examines the impact of parental mental health on infant development. Opportunities for OTs to support mothers, the mother-baby dyad, and the entire family are explored. Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Perinatal Mental Health and Occupational Therapy - Part 1
June 5, 2018
Part 1 of this course explores mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period, identifies risk factors, and reviews manifestations of perinatal mental illness. It will also look at changes i... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Motor Skill Acquisition for Optimal Occupational Performance
June 4, 2018
This course focuses on how the motor learning model can promote motor skill acquisition throughout the lifespan. Utilizing dynamic systems theory, participants will learn how to provide feedback, adap... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
SimQ: Connecting and Collaborating: Building Your Simulation Team
June 1, 2018
This course provides information on the status of simulations in the field of allied health education. It provides an overview of types of simulations and possible uses based on program needs. Read More
Simulations
Positioning the Pelvis
May 30, 2018
The position of the pelvis very much determines the position of the trunk and lower extremities and so achieving and maintaining the optimal position is critical. This course will present common pelvi... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Integrating Mental Practice to Improve Physical Rehabilitation Outcomes in Children
May 24, 2018
This course will discuss the evidence-base and review the clinical applications of mental practice coupled with repetitive task practice to enhance physical rehabilitation outcomes in children. Read More
Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
YOU Can Help Administrators Support OT and PT School Practice!
May 21, 2018
Overseeing and supporting OT and PT personnel and service delivery can be a challenge for special education administrators. This course will help you help your administration attract, train, supervise... Read More
Professional Issues
Health Literacy: Effective Client Communication and Education
May 14, 2018
This session will review techniques for clear and effective communication, verbal and written communication with those from other cultures, writing and selecting easy-to-read health materials, and ass... Read More
Professional Issues
Prematurity: Diagnosis and Related Conditions
May 7, 2018
This course provides an introduction to prematurity and co-occurring problems and diagnoses. The outcomes associated with early experiences, short-term complications, and long-term complications are d... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Typical Feeding Development: An Overview
May 1, 2018
This course provides an introduction to multiple factors associated with feeding development and includes a review of typical milestones. A summary of conditions that can disrupt the normal process ar... Read More
Feeding and Swallowing Pediatrics
Positioning the Head
May 1, 2018
This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position. First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual iss... Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Yoga Supports for Addiction Recovery (Part 2)
April 23, 2018
Picking up where we left off in part 1, we will make a deeper exploration of Yogic supports for expanding long-term recovery from addiction. Understanding the philosophical foundations of yoga, the im... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Assistive Technology to Improve Classroom Performance
April 22, 2018
This course will outline various forms of low and high tech forms of assistive technology which may be incorporated into classrooms. Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Early Intervention and School-Based
Balance & Outcome Measures
April 16, 2018
With the growing requirement to objectively measure impairments and utilize standardized measures to confirm patient changes, the ability to integrate and use outcome measures is a key skill necessary... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Energy Crisis! Mitochondrial Disease and its Effects on Daily Life
April 9, 2018
The mitochondrial cells in our bodies are responsible for creating 90% of the energy needed to sustain life and support organ function. The parts of the body that need the most energy, such as the hea... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Yoga Supports for Addiction Recovery (Part 1)
April 2, 2018
Yoga provides a dynamic support for expanding long-term recovery from addiction. Understanding the philosophical foundations of yoga, the principles of ayurveda (the medical science of yoga) and the u... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Accessible Therapeutic Horticulture with Micro-Dwarf Plants in Occupational Therapy
April 2, 2018
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 Gerontology and Aging