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Accessible Therapeutic Horticulture with Micro-Dwarf Plants in Occupational Therapy
Presented by Ellen Pong, DPT, MOT, BA
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Course: #3734Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
This course will provide practical instruction on utilizing micro-dwarf tomato plants for provision of highly affordable and accessible therapeutic horticulture/gardening as a meaningful occupation, while detailing occupational therapy’s role in providing evidence-based interventions that allow clients to benefit from plant-based therapeutic activities.

Thumbs Up For Function: Orthoses For The Osteoarthritic CMC Joint
Presented by Jeanine Beasley, Ed.D., OTR, CHT, FAOTA
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Course: #3571Level: Intermediate1 Hour
A wide variety of orthotic designs are utilized by the occupational therapist (OT) to treat the painful osteoarthritic (OA) carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb. The purpose of this webinar is to provide the OT with an update of evidenced based orthotic interventions for the OA CMC joint to: reduce pain, increase pinch strength, increase joint stability and increase function.

Using PNF to Improve Upper Extremity and Trunk Function
Presented by Brian Hickman, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS, CSRS
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Course: #3677Level: Introductory2 Hours
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a technique that can help therapists optimize the efficiency, strength, and quality of movement in a wide variety of patients and situations. This course will describe how PNF can be integrated into practice to improve upper extremity function and ADL performance.

Comprehensive Management of Developmental Coordination Disorder
Presented by Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L
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Course: #3674Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course is designed to help occupational therapists identify, screen, assess, and treat children with coordination and motor planning difficulties. Recommendations are based on the most recent clinical and neuroimaging research available.

Restraint Reduction: Regulations, Alternatives and Therapy Intervention
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #3658Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Demystifying the Evidence: Strategies for Integrating Research into Adult Rehabilitation Settings
Presented by Lisa Juckett, MOT, OTR/L
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Course: #3651Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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 and techniques for how to locate, synthesize, and apply adult rehabilitation research to everyday patient encounters.

The Role of Lab Values in Clinical Decision Making and Patient Safety for the Acutely Ill Patient
Presented by Adele Myszenski, PT, DPT
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Course: #3629Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This two-hour online course will review why lab values and vital signs such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate and others are essential clinical tools to determine appropriateness for rehab interventions of acutely ill patients. Normal and abnormal values, as well as steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response will be discussed. Finally, patient care case studies will be presented and are designed to help the learner problem solve and improve clinical decision making related to labs and vitals.

Aging Programming: Evidence-based Strategies for Aging in Place
Presented by Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA
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Course: #3633Level: Introductory1 Hour
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-based intervention strategies that can be applied in primary care, acute and post acute care practice settings.

Occupation: What Interventions Do We Target to Promote Aging in Place
Presented by Christine Daeschner, MOT, OTR/L
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Course: #3636Level: Introductory1 Hour
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 occupations most critical to aging in place and related interventions.

Environment: Where and How We Promote Aging in Place
Presented by Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L
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Course: #3632Level: Introductory1 Hour
This webinar will examine the contextual and environmental factors that influence the ability of older adults to age-in-place. Understanding how the environment and context support or impede successful community living enables clinicians to effectively support clients who are experiencing challenges and/or life transitions.

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