Introduction to Hippotherapy for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Course: #4036Level: Introductory 1 Hour 2215 Reviews
This course will introduce occupational therapy practitioners to the use of the horse, horses’ movement and the equine environment as a treatment tool. Occupational therapy practitioners will be introduced to hippotherapy in relation to the occupational therapy practice framework.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-700180; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the term hippotherapy as an occupational therapy treatment tool.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the way hippotherapy can be applied to the three categories of intervention as defined by the OTPF.
- After this course, participants will be able to list three practitioner qualifications for certification.
Course created on January 9, 2019
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Discussion |
| 10-15 Minutes | Principles |
| 15-25 Minutes | OTPF Evaluation |
| 25-35 Minutes | Intervention |
| 35-40 Minutes | Outcomes/EBP |
| 40-45 Minutes | Practitioner Qualifications |
| 45-55 Minutes | Practical Application |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q & A |
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2215 ReviewsPresented By
Gina Taylor
MS OTR/L, HPCS
Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS is a New Jersey licensed occupational therapist. She received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Philadelphia University and a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies from Averett University. She is an Adjunct Professor at Raritan Valley Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant program, certified in Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime, Infant Massage and is a board certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPCS). Gina continues to expand her knowledge and the knowledge of other therapists about hippotherapy used as a treatment strategy through fieldwork student supervision, national conference presentations and her involvement with the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. as faculty member, online education sub-committee chair, past Board Member and previous Education Committee Chairperson. Gina has a private practice providing occupational therapy services as well as workshops and consultation for those interested in equine assisted activities and therapy.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
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CE Broker
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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