Incontinence limits occupational performance for many of the individuals we see in therapy, and OTPs will walk away from this course understanding how to address it in their treatments. This course will empower OTPs to address incontinence with patients across treatment settings.
Live Webinar
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00 am ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.2 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three different types of incontinence OTPs can address in treatment.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize high-risk conditions in patients requiring advanced interventions.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 5 potential treatment interventions for incontinence.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | OT’s role in incontinence |
| 10-20 Minutes | Anatomical review and movement |
| 20-25 Minutes | Bowel incontinence and constipation |
| 25-40 Minutes | Treatments for BI |
| 40-65 Minutes | Urinary incontinence |
| 65-70 Minutes | Treatments for UI |
| 70-80 Minutes | How OTPs address incontinence across different settings, including primary care |
| 80-90 Minutes | Goal writing to promote function |
| 90-100 Minutes | Complex conditions |
| 100-115 Minutes | Intro to biofeedback and when to use it |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
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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Financial: Krista Covell-Pierson received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Krista Covell-Pierson has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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