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Integrating Incontinence Into Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans
Presented by Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, BCB-PMD
Live WebinarFri, Jan 24, 2025 at 10:00 am EST
Course: #6651Level: Introductory2 Hours
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.

ADL Adaptations For The Neurologic Upper Extremity
Presented by Elizabeth Foss, OTR/L, FAS
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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.

Creating a “Sensory Safe” Evacuation Plan
Presented by Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L
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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.

Time Blindness: A Critical Executive Function In Adults With ADHD
Presented by Zara Harris, MSOT
Live WebinarTue, Feb 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #6660Level: Intermediate1 Hour
The current science behind ADHD, time blindness, "high time preference," and how time blindness affects occupational participation and major life choices, which may result in shorter life expectancy, will be explored in this course. This webinar will focus on how to recognize these deficits and describe practical tips and tools to use to help clients make time "real" and "manageable."

Occupational Therapy Interventions For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Presented by Ryan Osal, OTD, MS, NZROT (non-practicing status), OTR/L, CHC, CEAS
Live WebinarFri, Feb 21, 2025 at 10:00 am EST
Course: #6658Level: Intermediate1 Hour
An in-depth overview of diabetes mellitus, highlighting the distinctions between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as discussing epidemiology, complications, and how occupational therapy contributes to the management of Type 2 diabetes will be discussed in this course. Participants will investigate assessment tools, strategies for lifestyle management, models for health behavior change, and educational resources at both community and global levels to aid in diabetes care and self-management.

Stroke Rehab: Evaluation And Treatment
Presented by Lacy Nauck, OTA, CEAS I, TBIS, Sex and Intimacy Specialist M.A. International Psychology with trauma and group conflict specialty
Live WebinarThu, Feb 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST
Course: #6690Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will describe common deficits that can be observed depending on the type of stroke, assessment options, and evidence-based interventions. The course aims to provide a comprehensive toolbox for working with stroke survivors.

Changing The Brain: Using The Principles Of Neuroplasticity And Motor Learning To Improve Functional Outcomes In Acquired Brain Injury
Presented by Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST
Live WebinarFri, Feb 28, 2025 at 10:00 am EST
Course: #6688Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement, and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes will be addressed in this course. Evidence supporting these interventions and how to implement this evidence into practice effectively will also be included to challenge therapists to examine current treatment practices.

Inspiratory Muscle Training For Rehabilitation Professionals
Presented by Scott Peirce, HSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert (Acupuncture), MHSc (Physio)
Live WebinarTue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST
Course: #6700Level: Introductory1 Hour
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour introductory course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.

Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety
Presented by Adele Myszenski, MPT
Live WebinarTue, Mar 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #6692Level: Advanced2 Hours
Lab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.

The Falls Management Puzzle In Older Adults: Looking At All The Pieces, Part 2
Presented by Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS
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Course: #6591Level: Intermediate1.5 Hours
Presented in two parts, this course will review falls management in older adults from an evidence-based perspective. Part 2 will present interventions which represent current best practice to manage falls in older adults. Topics will include home environmental interventions, floor rise training, and community-based interdisciplinary programs.

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