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Health Literacy: Effective Client Communication and Education
Presented by Kathleen Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #3729Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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 assessment tools to use to ensure that clients understand the therapy services provided and have the skills needed to access, understand, and use health information.

Case Studies for the Master Clinician- Vision Assessment in Home Care
Presented by Gina Green, MOT, OTR/L, Fawn Carson, MS, OTR/L, ATP
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Course: #3707Level: Introductory1 Hour
This case study will examine vision assessment in home care. It will provide a comprehensive overview of vision and provide a review of the current literature.

Positioning the Head
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
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Course: #3703Level: Intermediate2 Hours
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 issues. Second, we will explore posterior head supports in depth, matching specific features to client needs. Third, we will explore other options which may be required if posterior support alone is inadequate, including anterior head support.

Not Playing Nice in the Sandbox: How Workplace Incivility Takes a Toll on Productivity, Self Esteem and How to Not Let it Take a Toll on You!
Presented by Yolanda Griffiths, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Christine Urish, PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, FAOTA
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Course: #3700Level: Introductory2 Hours
The behavior of incivility takes a toll on productivity, self-esteem and ultimately negatively impacts well-being. Attend this presentation and learn how to identify and address incivility to improve work and life environment.

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.

Management of the Hemiplegic Shoulder
Presented by Christine Griffin, OTR/L, MS, BCPR
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Course: #3671Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Occupational performance for stroke patients is limited by hemiplegia of the shoulder complex and upper limb. Discussion will include anatomy of the shoulder and scapula, biomechanics, evaluation of the hemiplegic shoulder complex and trunk, and current evidence for treatment techniques and interventions such as NMES, taping, pain management, and functional use.

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.

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