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Cerebral Palsy Review: Clinical Presentation, Evaluation, And Diagnosis
August 10, 2022
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in children, affecting 1-4 out of every 1,000 live births around the world. Information on etiology, early warning signs, evaluation, and dia... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics
Treating Sleep Deficits In Individuals With Neurological Impairment Utilizing Occupation-Based Sleep Interventions
August 8, 2022
The incidence of sleep deficits in the neurological population, as well as the secondary occupational deficits related to fatigue, will be discussed in this course. Occupation-based sleep assessment a... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Preventing Burnout With Self-Care
August 8, 2022
Telehealth was an emerging area of practice prior to the pandemic. And over the past two years, it has proven it is here to stay. There are many benefits. For example, telehealth increases access to s... Read More
Expanding Ergonomic Concepts Across Areas Of Occupation
August 3, 2022
Applying ergonomic concepts to areas of occupation outside of the domain of work will be reviewed in this course. Rest and sleep, IADLs, education, and leisure participation will also be explored in o... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
What’s Culture Got To Do With It? OT Practice With Pediatric Clients From Diverse Communities Podcast
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July 27, 2022
The meaning in occupational engagement is rooted in the client's cultural heritage. Occupational therapy practitioners must be aware of and sensitive to any client's culture, but it is especially impo... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Pediatrics Professional Issues Sociocultural, Diversity, and Lifestyle Choices
Occupational Therapy's Role In Opioid Recovery Podcast
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July 22, 2022
Opioid-use disorder is a national population health crisis affecting those of all ages. Understanding the demographic, socioeconomic, psychosocial, and substance use characteristics of different group... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pain
Self-Care Management and Professional Burnout Reduction Strategies
July 19, 2022
While improving and advocating for the emotional and physical wellbeing of patients, health care workers frequently neglect their own. This presentation will give specific symptoms to identify profess... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Professional Issues
Facilitating Client Emergency Preparedness
July 14, 2022
This course will offer options, materials, information, and education about how to facilitate emergency preparedness in clients and caregivers and how to potentially help keep clients safer. We will d... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Gerontology and Aging Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities Professional Issues
Aging and Vision: The Occupational Therapy Role
July 13, 2022
Commonly encountered visual deficits in the geriatric population will be discussed including screening and intervention techniques within Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities Vision
Screen Use in Children and Impact on Development: What Has Changed?
June 27, 2022
This course provides updated information about children and screens, explains the reasons for increased referrals, and shares practical strategies for minimizing negative consequences of screen use. Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Concussion And Pain: Exploring Treatment From An OT Perspective
June 27, 2022
The connection between concussions and pain, the types of pain most frequently seen in concussions, how the nervous system is involved, and best practices for occupational therapy treatment will be ex... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain
Understanding The Evidence For Therapeutic Extended Reality (XR) Podcast
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June 22, 2022
Evidence-based treatment strategies and techniques to provide an engaging, motivating, task-oriented, and salient experience providing the requisite use, repetition, and intensity of training for skil... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Pediatrics
Ergonomic Mistakes You’re Making While Working at Home
June 1, 2022
Working from home has become increasingly common. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sharp increase of remote work in many professions. Occupational therapy has a long history in work an... Read More
Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation
Adolescent Eating Disorders and Occupational Therapy Podcast
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May 26, 2022
Common eating disorders that occur among adolescents, their functional impacts, and ways occupational therapy practitioners can support young people and their families experiencing eating disorders wi... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Feeding and Swallowing Mental Health, Health and Wellness Pediatrics
Fall Prevention And Social Determinants Of Health, Implications For Practice Podcast
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May 25, 2022
Social determinants of health and their impact on falls among older adults will be discussed in this course. Case illustrations from the home- and community-based service setting will be provided. Thi... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Educating Future Occupational Therapists Podcast
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May 25, 2022
An overview of the myriad ways practitioners can become involved in the education of future occupational therapists will be discussed in this podcast. The types of student rotations, responsibilities... Read More
Continued Learning Podcast Professional Issues
Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta From A Therapeutic And Personal Perspective
May 24, 2022
From planning a trip to getting on a plane, this short course highlights many of the nuances of traveling in a wheelchair, both nationally and internationally. The course will cover federal laws, impo... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Guide to Bariatric Transfers and Manual Handling
May 24, 2022
Different manual handling techniques, considerations, and safety for patient transfers for bariatric clients, clinicians, and caregivers are addressed in this course. This aids in staff retention, red... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain Professional Issues
HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals
May 13, 2022
Review the foundations of HIPAA privacy, security, breach notification, and marketing requirements and guidelines as they relate to hearing healthcare. This introductory course is intended for new hir... Read More
Professional Issues
Occupational Therapy And The Transition To Adulthood And Employment Podcast
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May 11, 2022
The role of occupational therapy in supporting the transition to adulthood and employment including transition outcomes, barriers to employment, evidence-based assessment and intervention, and resourc... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Continued Learning Podcast Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics