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The Falls Management Puzzle in Older Adults: Looking at All the Pieces, Part 1
Presented by Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS
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Course: #6590Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
Presented in two parts, this course will review fall management in older adults based upon integrating multiple pieces of best evidence. Part 1 will focus on demographic perspectives, screening for falls, and those risk factors that should be considered in management. Practitioners will formulate screening questions that can comprehensively synthesize risk factors most predictive of falls. The presentation will also detail the fear of falling conditions and its role in fall prevention.

Cognitive Rehabilitation And TBI: Fundamental Considerations For Everyday OT Practice
Presented by Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS, FAOTA
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Course: #6560Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Cognitive functions are essential to successful and satisfying participation in meaningful activities. This course will discuss strategies to address cognitive issues commonly associated with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Emphasis will be on functional cognitive approaches that OT practitioners can implement to improve client outcomes across practice settings.

Addressing Mental Health In The Home: Guidance For The OT Practitioner
Presented by Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD
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Course: #6556Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Digital Health: Apps And Biometrics For You And Your Caseload
Presented by Teresa Fair-Field, OTD, OTR/L
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Course: #6537Level: Introductory1 Hour
The integration of digital health tools, including apps and biometric devices, into occupational therapy practice will be explored in this course. Participants will learn to effectively incorporate these technologies to enhance care, monitor progress, and support personalized treatment plans.

Beyond The Fear: Understanding And Addressing Fear Of Falling Avoidance Behavior
Presented by John V. Rider, PhD, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, MSCS, ATP
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Course: #6510Level: Introductory1 Hour
Key information on fear of falling avoidance behavior and the downstream biopsychosocial consequences will be provided in this introductory course. Participants will be able to distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive forms of fear of falling avoidance behavior and identify evidence-based assessments and interventions.

Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan
Presented by Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L
Live WebinarThu, Jan 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #6619Level: Intermediate1 Hour
As the risk of natural disasters continues to rise and threaten the well-being of all people, individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders face specific challenges that may impede their ability to evacuate to safety. This course provides clinicians with an in-depth look at these challenges and the tools needed to help clients develop a “Sensory-Safe” evacuation plan.

ADL Adaptations For The Neurologic Upper Extremity
Presented by Elizabeth Foss, OTR/L, FAS
Live WebinarTue, Jan 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #6641Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Due to atypical movement patterns, the neurologic upper extremity has unique functional limitations regarding ADL skills. The learner will dive into individual ADL challenges within this course and identify specific custom activity adaptations, adapted equipment, and home modifications to compensate for these unique impairments. Supporting research articles are included to optimize the learner’s skill set and ensure the provision of evidence-based treatment interventions for the utmost level of care.

Integrating Coaching In Occupational Therapy: Strategies For Patient-Centered Care
Presented by Ten'Niquwa Bryan, B.A.S. in Supervision and Management, M.S. in I/O Psychology, Evidence-Based Coaching Certification
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Course: #6530Level: Introductory1 Hour
Strategies for integrating coaching into occupational therapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes will be reviewed in this course. Participants will explore practical applications, case studies, and techniques for incorporating coaching methods into occupational therapy practices, ultimately fostering patient-centered and family-centered care.

Evaluating Adults’ Mental Health Needs: An Essential Feature Of OT Practice
Presented by Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L
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Course: #6386Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Screening and evaluating clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social performance is an essential skill set for occupational therapy practitioners working with adults across various practice settings. This course provides evidence-based, clinically useful tools and methods for assessing adult clients’ emotional, cognitive, and social abilities to design effective intervention plans, interact therapeutically, and make reasoned referrals.

Home Design For Aging In Place
Presented by Nishi Brahmbhatt, OTD-PP, MOTR/L, CAPS, CDP, & Realtor®
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Course: #6436Level: Introductory1 Hour
The course aims to inform on the market segments for aging in place, types of design for aging in place, critical areas to assess in the home to facilitate aging in place, and home modifications that can be made to critical areas in the home.

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