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Men In Occupational Therapy Podcast

Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, André Johnson, COTA/L, OTS

January 15, 2024

The Occupational therapy profession is predominantly female – with an actual decrease in the number of male occupational therapy professionals since the last salary survey. Does the profession recog...   Read More


Joint Attention Based Interventions For Preschoolers With ASD

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

January 15, 2024

The critical role of joint attention in the development of preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be addressed in this course. Joint attention, the ability to share attention and engage...   Read More

  


Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Practical Strategies for OTPs

Written by the Continued staff

January 11, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com offers strategies to prevent caregiver burnout.   Read More


Nurturing Sensory Skills for Successful Feeding

Written by the Continued staff

January 11, 2024

Continued explores how OTs can help parents with sensory development in feeding.   Read More


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 2

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 10, 2024

Assessment and intervention for bariatric care will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


The Bariatric Client And The OT Role, Part 1

Jennifer Phillips, OTD, OTR

January 9, 2024

Bariatric care and the background information as it relates to occupational therapy will be reviewed in this course. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Therapists And Certified Nursing Assistants

Brittany Horvath, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

January 3, 2024

Interdisciplinary collaboration between therapy and certified nursing assistants in the skilled nursing setting will be discussed in this course. Perceived barriers and ideas for successful implementa...   Read More

 


How Using Tai Chi Can Improve Occupational Performance

Written by the Continued staff

January 2, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com explores the use of tai chi to help improve occupational performance.   Read More


Drama and Theater in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Written by the Continued staff

January 2, 2024

OccupationalTherapy.com explores the integration of drama and theater into pediatric OT.   Read More


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: WC19 And The Transportation Of Older Adults In Wheelchairs

Brenda Mahon, OTD, OTR/L, ATP

December 20, 2023

Motor vehicle safety for drivers and passengers has increased exponentially over the past forty years. According to the literature, people seated in wheelchairs during travel are forty-five times more...   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Positioning Around The Clock Matters

Tamara Kittelson, MS, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

December 13, 2023

Therapeutic positioning for residents of skilled nursing facilities can lead to better sleep quality and daytime alertness, with reduced pain and agitation when provided skillfully throughout the day...   Read More

 


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: Applying GEMS States, A Case Study Utilizing Positive Approach To Care

Emily Briggs, OTR/L, RAC-CT

December 7, 2023

The previous course in this series introduced you to Teepa Snow and her Positive Approach to Care. This course will take the skills and techniques learned and apply them to a case study to illustrate...   Read More

 


5 Sensory Strategies for the Holiday Season

Written by the Continued staff

December 7, 2023

Occupational therapists can help prepare families for sensory overload during the holidays.   Read More


Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: An Introduction To Teepa Snow And Positive Approach to Care

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP

December 6, 2023

There is so much more to supporting a person living with dementia than just knowing they have the diagnosis. This presentation will introduce you to Teepa Snow, the Positive Approach to Care, and skil...   Read More

 


Trauma Informed Care: What Does An Occupational Therapy Practitioner Need To Know?

Aditi Mehra, DHSc, OTR/L

November 17, 2023

The significance of recognizing and addressing the complex impacts of trauma on both clients and practitioners, to not only tailor interventions that foster holistic healing and growth but also empowe...   Read More

   


Working with Children Exhibiting Difficult Behaviors: 6 Tips for OTPs

Written by the Continued staff

November 14, 2023

Continued offers strategies for OTs working with children who exhibit challenging behaviors.   Read More


The Pruning Effect On The Teenage Brain (It’s Not Just Hormones)

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

November 14, 2023

Adolescent brain changes during puberty will be highlighted in this course. We will consider how these changes may affect behaviors and participation in life tasks. What we used to blame on hormones i...   Read More

  


From Meltdowns To An Occupation-Centered Approach For Self-Regulation And Management

Nicole Quint, Dr.OT, OTR/L

November 1, 2023

How to incorporate sensory strategies for emotional management and self-regulation in pediatric practice is emphasized in this course. Emphasis will also be on preventing behaviors and meltdowns relat...   Read More

  


Occupational Therapy And Fatigue After Cancer

Jantina Kroese-King, Occupational Therapist/Clinical Epidemiologist

October 27, 2023

A comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by fatigue after cancer treatment and how occupational therapy can play a pivotal role in managing this condition is covered in this course. Fatig...   Read More

  


Integrating Evidence Based Keyboarding

Teresa Vance, OTR/L

October 26, 2023

Participants will learn the importance of keyboarding skills for literacy participation in this course. Participants will understand keyboarding skills and identify interventions related to children f...   Read More

 


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