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Articles for OT CEUs
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
Delivering Culturally Competent Care: Strategies for Clinicians
March 26, 2018
This course defines cultural and linguistic competency and related terms and presents factors that may affect the ability to provide culturally and linguistically competent care. This session addresse... Read More
Professional Issues
20Q: Public Policy Advocacy
March 19, 2018
In our series “20Q”, we are talking to Dr. Barbara Kornblau. Dr. Kornblau is one of the leading occupational therapists in the United States. She has had a distinguished career as a public policy... Read More
Professional Issues
Restraint Reduction: Regulations, Alternatives and Therapy Intervention
March 16, 2018
This session will review updated regulations related to physical and chemical restraints in long-term care. Resident assessment, therapy interventions, and alternatives to restraints will be discussed... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Professional Issues
Demystifying the Evidence: Strategies for Integrating Research into Adult Rehabilitation Settings
March 13, 2018
This course is designed to provide practitioners with strategies for how to effectively integrate research into real-world practice. Attendees will be introduces to the field of implementation science... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Incontinence: Practical Tips for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner (Part 2)
March 12, 2018
This course is Part 2 of this series. Practitioners working in all settings will learn practical treatment interventions to address urinary and bowel incontinence. Read More
Incontinence: Practical Tips for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner (Part 1)
March 6, 2018
This course teaches practical treatment interventions for the generalist practitioner. Strategies can be used in a variety of settings, including home health, skilled nursing facility, hospitals, and... Read More
Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Aging Programming: Evidence-based Strategies for Aging in Place
February 28, 2018
Older adults may experience age-related changes and chronic health conditions that challenge their goal to age-in-place.This presentation will provide clinicians with a basic understanding of evidence... Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Occupation: What Interventions Do We Target to Promote Aging in Place
February 27, 2018
Older adults may experience age-related changes and chronic health conditions that challenge their goal to age-in-place. This presentation will provide clinicians with a basic understanding of key occ... Read More
Gerontology and Aging