Our country is in a mental health crisis, and occupational therapy continues to be underutilized for support. OTPs should feel confident and capable of providing interventions to help in the world of mental health. This course will provide mental health tools and resources to OTPs working with patients in the home.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 10517; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1263603; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Mental Health
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify four ways an OTP can integrate mental health into a treatment plan.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize two ways mental health can impact a patient's therapeutic process.
- After this course, participants will be able to list two mental health assessments appropriate for home use.
Course created on October 28, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Bird's eye view of mental health |
| 10-15 Minutes | Overview of OT and mental health |
| 15-25 Minutes | Impacts in the home/how OT can help |
| 25-30 Minutes | Suicidal ideation |
| 30-45 Minutes | Assessments and goals |
| 45-55 Minutes | Professional development |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary: Q&A |
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Krista Covell-Pierson
OTR/L, BCB-PMD
Occupational therapist and entrepreneur, Krista Covell-Pierson is the founder and owner of Covell Care and Rehabilitation, LLC. Krista created Covell Care and Rehabilitation to improve the quality of services available for clients of all ages living in the community through a one-of-a-kind mobile outpatient practice which aims to improve the lives of clients and clinicians alike. Krista attended Colorado State University receiving degrees in social work and occupational therapy. She has worked in various settings including hospitals, home health, rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing. Through her private practice, Krista created a model that she teaches other therapists looking to start their own business. She has extensive experience as a fieldwork educator and received the Fieldwork Educator of the Year Award from Colorado State University. Krista served as the President of the Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado for two years. She presents to groups of professionals and community members on a regular basis and has a heart to help others become the best version of themselves.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 10517. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.1 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.0 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Mental Health Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.