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Parkinson’s Disease: Ensuring Person-Centered Care With OT
Presented by Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L
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Course: #5772Level: Advanced2 Hours
An overview of evidence-based assessment and treatment of individuals with Parkinson’s disease and the impact of the motor and non-motor symptoms on function and participation will be discussed in the course. The focus is on the use of appropriate outcomes to develop a person-centered, occupation-based approach to the treatment of individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Use Of Simulation In Graduate OT Coursework And As A Level I Fieldwork Experience Podcast
Presented by Sarah Zimmerman, OTD, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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Course: #5788Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The benefits of utilizing simulation to promote clinical reasoning, enhance experiential learning, and as an alternative to a clinic-based Level I fieldwork experience will be discussed in this course. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

SLAP Tears Without Tears
Presented by Stephanie Ye, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CMOT, CSCS
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Course: #5743Level: Advanced1 Hour
The clinical presentation of SLAP tear lesions and the typical evaluation and treatment of both conservative and post-operative cases will be discussed in this case.

Mindfulness And Emotional Intelligence
Presented by Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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Course: #5732Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Mindfulness can be used in personal and work settings to recenter the body and mind from anxiety and stress into calm. Mindfulness action builds upon one’s emotional intelligence and allows focused, productive responses to situations beyond one’s control. The practice of learning to be present and non-judgmental can be life-changing.

Depression After Brain Injury
Presented by Jasleen Grewal, Registered Occupational Therapist, PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia, Julia Schmidt, PhD, BSc (Occupational Therapy)
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Course: #5741Level: Introductory1 Hour
An overview of the experience of depression after brain injury will be discussed in this course. Specifically, it will describe how depression can impact occupational engagement after brain injury and address current literature in this area and future considerations for practice.

Cerebral Palsy Review: Facilitating Functional Outcomes
Presented by Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP
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Course: #5517Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in children, affecting 1-4 out of every 1,000 live births around the world. Current research overwhelmingly supports top-down, function & occupation-based interventions to improve skill performance and participation for children with CP. The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach, has proven to be an effective OT and PT intervention for improving functional goal performance and participation in kids with CP. This presentation will provide an introduction to the use of the CO-OP Approach for children with CP.

Mindfulness And Self-Regulation, A Perfect Combo
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #5708Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Regardless of age, self-regulation challenges can affect a student’s ability to perform optimally. We can teach students some simple mindfulness techniques based on Polyvagal Theory to help them respond, versus react to day-to-day challenges. Let’s increase self-awareness by teaching what signals the body provides before dysregulation. No mats, bells, or chants are needed!

Yoga With People Who Have Neurological Conditions Podcast
Presented by Arlene Schmid, PhD, OTR, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
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Course: #5762Level: Introductory1 Hour
Occupational therapy personnel is increasingly using yoga to intervene with the neurological population. This podcast will discuss the evidence behind yoga with this population and provide advice to occupational therapy personnel who are interested in incorporating yoga into their specific practice. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.

Mental Health First Aid Awareness
Presented by Tania Sofia Nogueira, MSc, HCPC – UK, COT – UK, ACSS – PT
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Course: #5714Level: Introductory1 Hour
Mental health literacy is a key component of occupational therapy interventions. The high prevalence of mental disorders increases the likelihood of any of us engaging with someone experiencing mental health issues. This course aims to raise awareness and understanding about mental health first aid. It provides a general overview of this intervention and highlights its key elements.

Purposeful Movement To Enhance Focus, Attention, And Concentration
Presented by Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L
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Course: #5709Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Working in a school-based setting, you know that many students have little time to spend on the playground, attend more than one gym class per week, or have a space to move about in their classroom. All research points to movement as a method of alerting and rebooting our nervous system to help with focus, attention, and concentration. Therapists can help teachers create a flow throughout the day.

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