The Mentoring Process:A Learning Focused Approach

(#1035/Video, #1142/Audio) As therapists, fostering the development of new professionals can be one of the most important roles we play. This session will cover the types of activities involved in the mentoring process and demonstrate how we approach this task may determine how the student develops both personally and professionally.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Update

(#1032/Video, #1139/Audio) Updated information on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) will be presented to include discussion of: 1) blast injury characteristics in civilians and military personnel, 2) promising neuroimaging methods for assessing mTBI, 3) evidence-based treatment appropriate for individuals with mTBI, and 4) future areas of research needed to better understand mTBI.

Learning Through Technology in the Digital Age

(#1047/Video, #1138/Audio) The 21st century learner has evolved with the exponential growth of technology bringing a unique set of skills, expectations and tools to the classroom and/or clinical setting. This course will review the comparative characteristics of digital age learners, exemplary instructional resources, and methods for integrating technology into the curriculum and clinical objectives.

Top 10 Tips for Successfully Managing Employees

(#1109/Video, #1135/Audio) Managing employee performance every day is the key to a successful business. This course will outline how to set goals for employees and discuss ways to make sure your expectations for job performance are clear and easy for employees to follow. Learn more about increasing employees' value to the business or organization.

Evidence Based Practices in Clinical Teaching

(#1108/Video, #1134/Audio) This session will provide clinicians with an evidence-based approach to the elements and methods of clinical teaching in student practicum experiences. Participants will be provided with some practical tools they can use during current or future clinical teaching encounters.

When Dementia Comes Home: Maximizing Quality of Life

(#1050Video, #1128/Audio) Many older adults with memory loss and cognitive decline want to remain in their homes. Frequently there are changes in capabilities, behaviors and subsequent frustrations which can manifest in decreased communication and activity participation as well as safety concerns and increased family/caregiver stress. Health care professionals, families, and caregivers can help to maximize their quality of life by incorporating a person-directed plan of care.

Treatment Efficacy in Autism Spectrum Disorder

(#1071/Video, #1072/Audio, #1073/Text) While the importance of evidence-based practices is acknowledged by practitioners, it is not easy to sort through competing claims. This update on recent treatment research in ASD will focus on identifying current popular approaches that have evidence, and at what level.

Treating Memory and Learning in the Individual w/TBI

(#1017/Video, #1130/Audio, #1016/Text) Models of memory and neurophysiological structures and systems used in laying down memory will be reviewed. The four pronged approach of functional rehabilitation of memory for the individual with brain injury will be presented with real world examples, materials and strategies provided.

TBI Series 1: Mechanics of Injury and Neuropathology of TBI

(#1045/Video, #1116/Audio) This presentation includes a review of brain anatomy basics, including details of the physical and anatomical structural support system for the brain and a description of the physics of linear and rotational acceleration/deceleration injury to the brain. Primary and secondary injuries associated with these traumatic forces and their effects on brain tissue, vasculature, and intracellular neurochemical processes will be discussed.

Theory of Mind:Implications for Dev. of Social & Academic

(#1039/Video, #1118/Audio) Theory of mind (ToM) deficits occur not only in children with autism spectrum disorders, but also in many children who have a variety of language impairments. This presentation will describe the development of ToM, types of ToM, and strategies for assessing ToM. The role of ToM in social and academic skills will be explained and suggestions will be given for promoting the types of ToM that underlie social and academic skills.

The Problem Eater:Picky Eating, Oral Sensory Issues...

(#1029/Video, #1131/Audio, #1028/Text) Pediatric problem eating can lead to stressful mealtime environments for an entire family. Families tend to have significant difficulties improving the eating habits of their children without intervention. The focus of feeding therapy with problem eaters is to improve the relationship between the parent and child around the mealtime.

The Mentoring Process: A Learning Focused Approach

(#1035/Video, #1142, Audio) As therapists, fostering the development of new professionals can be one of the most important roles we play. This session will cover the types of activities involved in the mentoring process and demonstrate how we approach this task may determine how the student develops both personally and professionally.

Stress Management as a Critical Life Skill

(#1111/Video, #1149/Audio, #1112/Text) This course will demonstrate how stress management techniques can be applied in occupational therapy practice. The Stress-Diathesis Model is presented where stress is conceived as a trigger to symptoms in individuals who are vulnerable to chronic illnesses. A Stress Management Protocol is outlined that can serve as a model for treating individuals in a group using psychoeducation methods with a variety of diagnoses.

Start Smart!Developing Your Business Plan for Success

(#1152/Video, #1061/Audio) Whether you're just starting out or want to monitor the health of your business, creating a business plan is your first step on the path to success. Your business plan guides you through your day to day operations, helps secure appropriate funding, and keeps you on track as your business grows and changes. This seminar will guide you through the process of developing an effective plan for your private practice or small business. "Start Smart" and you will find success!

Stages and Components of Presymbolic & Symbolic Play

(#1076/Text) This article provides information on the development of play in infants, toddlers, and young children. The primary emphasis is on the growth of specific aspects of play skills as children age, including the use of objects, agents, sequencing of actions, and development of play themes. General age guidelines for changes in those behaviors are also provided.

Social Skills Treatment Strategies for Children w/ Autism

(#1060/Video, #1114/Audio) With the prevalence of autism on the rise, it is crucial that families and professionals understand one of the key aspects of this complex disorder. Children with autism have a difficult time understanding social rules and expectations due to their limited perspective taking abilities, the changing nature of social situations, and the complexities of pragmatic interactions.

Prospective Payment System 2012: An Update

(#1099/Video, #1147/Audio, #1100/Text) This presentation will summarize the changes to Prospective Payment System that were made effective October 1, 2011. The presentation will analyze the impact to facilities and providers and further provide strategies to use to minimize negative impacts.

Prevention of Medical Errors: The Mandate for Change

(#1070/Video, #1117/Audio, #1069/Text) Quality organizations are safe organizations. Patient Safety is at the core of quality initiatives in healthcare. This course will describe best practices for enhancing prevention of medical errors and also provide a road map for "doing no harm" to our patients. The Culture of Safety and Healthcare Literacy are two tools that are described to prevent harm and enhance quality.

Pretend I'm a Princess: Pretend Play Theory, Assessment...

(#1066/Video, #1133/Audio) Pretend play provides rich developmental opportunities across cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional domains. In this course, we will explore the development of pretend play from solitary to collaborative; identify developmental relationships; discuss the nature of pretend play in children with language impairments; learn a 10-step protocol for assessing the language of collaborative pretend play; and explore intervention options. A case study will be provided.

Pediatric TBI: An Introduction

(#1029/Video, #1031/Audio, #1030/Text) Domains of support in which therapists are often called to provide specific targeted education, treatment, and support will be reviewed. Research regarding the integration of factors contributing to social outcomes following childhood brain injury will be presented with real world examples, materials and strategies provided.

Management of Executive Function Disorders in Adult..

(#1062/Video, #1115/Audio) This presentation provides an overview of executive functioning and how deficits within this cognitive domain manifest in adult clients with aphasia, cognitive-communicative disorders related to right hemisphere brain damage or traumatic brain injury, or dementia. Recently published procedures for assessing and treating executive dysfunction in adult clients with acquired neurogenic communication disorders are also discussed.

Intolerance for Eating & Oral Care

(#1067/Video, #1068/Audio) This course will review perspectives on intolerance for eating and oral care. It will include clinical examples of sensory disorders in adults with traumatic brain injury and children with developmental disorders. It will describe approaches for increasing clients’ willingness to eat and engage in oral care.

Improving Memory Using the Spaced Retrieval Technique

(#1013/Video, #1129/Audio, #1012/Text) This course will provide an overview of the Spaced Retrieval Technique, which is an evidenced-based technique used to help persons with cognitive impairment recall important information and strategies for daily living and safety. Participants will learn the "nuts and bolts" of the technique and hear about case studies which utilized the technique during speech therapy treatment.

How Communication and Behavioral Styles Impact...

(#1044/Video, #1101/Audio) Excellent clinicians find themselves unaware of techniques and methodologies for effective supervision and/or clinical instruction. In this seminar, participants will gain an understanding of basic communication theory, and methods for effective interpersonal communication with a special focus on skills that facilitate critical thinking and problem solving on the part of supervisees during supervisory conferences.

HIPAA: Impact on Privacy

(#1033/Video, #1137/Audio) This presentation will address the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Topics covered will include who and what is covered by HIPAA, administrative safeguards and penalties for non-compliance.

Hiring for Success:Strategies for Hiring & Recruitment

(#1009/Video, #1010/Audio, #1011/Text) You are not a Human Resources Professional and have not had training on how to effectively hire employees, but at the same time hiring staff has been added to your plate. In this session, we will provide you with techniques and tools to excel in hiring staff, even though it’s not your job.

Health Literacy: A Brief Overview

(#1074/Text) This article outlines the definition of and statistics associated with health literacy. Health literacy affects many patients, especially those with communication disorders. All healthcare providers are responsible for ensuring patients understand their medical conditions.

Executive Function Skills:Practical Interventions...

(#1036/Video, #1127/Audio) The purpose of this presentation is to provide a functional model of the executive function skills. Based upon this definition professionals will learn specific therapeutic interventions to improve the following skills in patients: task initiation, organization and processing of information and self management of time, materials, tasks and personal and shared spaces.

Enhancing Social Skills in Asperger Syndrome

(#1040/Video, #1119/Audio) This session will help participants to identify and treat deficits related to the domains of social-interaction, social-communication, and social-emotional regulation thereby allowing for more appropriate service delivery to this challenging population.

Emotional Regulation in Autism Spectrum Disorders

(#1034/Video, #1126/Audio) This course will emphasize the critical role of emotional regulation in facilitating social and communicative competence in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Typical developmental sequences in emotional regulation will be reviewed along with the core developmental challenges in emotional regulation that are common in children with ASD.

Effective Communication Strategies

(#1054/Video, #1056/Audio, #1055/Text) This course will provide professionals involved with the supervision of students the practical skills required for effective supervision. Models and examples of supervision, communication, and effective feedback will be presented.

Difficult Conversations

(#1063/Video, #1065/Audio, #1064/Text) The course focuses on our ability to identify and utilize a range of strategies to approach challenging and difficult topics in the course of supervising graduate clinicians across clinical settings.

Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders

(#1037/Video, #1121/Audio) The session will assist the therapist in better understanding components of a multidisciplinary evaluation of children with ASD.

Cross-Generation Communication in Supervision

(#1057/Video, #1132/Audio) This course will explore the supervisory/teaching relationship through the lens of generational differences and experiences. Background on each of the four generational cohorts currently in the workplace will be shared as well as research findings about the youngest generation, the Millennials. Possible solutions to communication misunderstandings thought to be based in part on generation gap differences will be suggested.

Compliance:More than Just Following the Rules

(#1049/Video, #1136/Audio, #1048/Text) This presentation will address compliance, compliance laws and the guidelines for the enforcement of fraud, waste and abuse in health care. It will also cover the 5 main areas of focus healthcare organizations are concerned with in regards to compliance.

Collaborative Care for the Patient w/ Adv. Dementia

(#1046/Video, #1125/Audio) A collaborative programming model for cognitive management was implemented in 7 randomly selected skilled nursing settings across the country. The pilot study was designed to identify and overcome the barriers to this process for the patient with moderate to severe dementia.

CMS Documentation Guidelines: Who, What and Why

(#1095/Video, #1097/Audio, #1096/Text) This presentation will address Medicare guidelines as they pertain to therapy documentation in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Topics covered will include conditions of coverage, certification of services, documentation requirements and the Medicare appeals process.

Categorization Training After TBI

(#1042/Video, #1123/Audio) This short course will begin with a discussion on brain reorganization after TBI and will proceed to present an integrative theoretical model of cognition and rehabilitation. The model incorporates contemporary principles from cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, and rehabilitation. The course will focus on the discussion of a systematic hierarchical model to cognitive rehabilitation.

Best Practices in Eval.& Assessment of Supervisees

(#1051/Video, #1053/Audio, #1052/Text) The course will offer considerations in the process of evaluation and assessment as part of the supervisory process. Specific strategies, as well as pitfalls to avoid, will be offered with application to the supervision of students and supervisees within the work setting.

Behavioral Strategies w/n Social Skills Intervention

(#1038/Video, #1122/Audio) Social Skills programs are increasingly becoming a widely used component of intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within school and clinical settings. This course is intended to highlight the importance and relevance of applying behaviorally-based techniques and goals within the context of a group-based social skills intervention program for students with ASD.

Autism and My Sensory Based World

(#1014/Video, #1015/Audio) This course will describe and discuss sensory-based thinking. Personal experiences and examples will be shared to demonstrate how sensory-based thinking occurs in individuals with ASD.

Assessing Social-Emotional Awareness

(#1041/Video, #1120/Audio) Social-emotional development will be described with basis in research and models of emotional intelligence. Common causes for social-emotional deficits are introduced and brain-behavior relations defined. The Social Emotional Evaluation (SEE) will be reviewed for content and statistical features, case studies will be presented, and principles and methods for intervention will be discussed.

A Whole New Way to Talk to Your Client

(#1043/Video, #1124/Audio) Adults often view children's problems as silly or inconsequential. A lost crayon, a missed turn when playing games, a tug on a ponytail, or a therapist's firm words can make a typical child angry, oppositional and uncooperative. During this presentation we will learn how to increase our understanding of children's negative feelings. We will discuss six tools to help us accept, manage, and empathize with children's negative feelings in a therapy setting.

The Hand 101

(#1405/Recorded) This webinar will offer an introduction to clinical decision-making and priorities for patients with injuries to upper extremity. A multi-systems approach will be used to analyze healing, evaluation, and intervention as related to the vascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. Evidence will be provided to support early intervention as a means to facilitate function.

Opportunities for OT in Breastfeeding Promotion

(#1403/Recorded) Breastfeeding is a co-occupation that supports the health and development of both infants and mothers; however, successful engagement in breastfeeding is influenced by environmental and contextual factors. This seminar presents results of a research study examining environmental and contextual factors that impact on breastfeeding and helps inform understanding of these factors for occupational therapy intervention.

Evaluation & Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

(#1404/Recorded) This course is designed to assist practicing clinicians in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) using a manual therapy approach. Therapists will learn about the types of TOS, how to perform a TOS assessment, and gain an understanding of what to prioritize with the rehabilitation process.

Children w/ ADHD:Defining Features, Interventions...

(#1146/Video, #1151/Audio, #1197/Text) This presentation will describe the defining features and symptomology of ADHD in children as well as common school-related difficulties associated with the disorder. The CEU presentation will also highlight evidence-based interventions typically used in schools for children with ADHD and discuss the potential use of stability balls as a means of enhancing student’s on-task and in-seat/ball behavior in the classroom.

Using Mirror Therapy to Promote Sensorimotor Recovery

after Stroke: Is What You See, What you Get? (#1407/Video) Mirror therapy has emerged as a potentially viable intervention to be added to O.T. programs for post-stroke rehabilitation. The literature suggests mirror therapy can reduce upper limb impairments, improve arm and hand function, and enhance performance of activities of daily living.

Printing in Kindergarten

(#1409/Video) Observation and assessment of developmental tasks and printing skills will be reviewed. Different features of handwriting programs typically used in Kindergarten will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on OT and teacher collaboration in the handwriting program.

Introduction to Rehabilitation Pharmacology (#1413/Video)

Increased awareness and knowledge of medical interactions that occur during a patient’s rehabilitation process will help drive optimal intervention processes, goal setting and attainment. Clinicians are also often asked to coordinate patient care in settings without access to full medical charts or understanding of lab values.This seminar was designed collaboratively to provide therapists with the knowledge needed about common medical conditions. Exploration of lab value parameters and therapy implications will also be discussed. Therapists will also learn about implications of pain medications to the rehabilitation process.

The Occupational Therapists Role In Cancer Rehabilitation

(#1154/Video, #1155/Audio, #1258/Text) This presentation covers an overview of the new guidelines and mandates in cancer rehabilitation care. There is a discussion of the evidence-based role of the occupational therapist in oncology rehabilitation. Case studies are also presented.

Dementia Management: Evaluation and Staging

(#1418/Video) This seminar provides an overview of types of dementia including characteristics at each stage, protocols for staging clients with dementia and related treatment strategies. Therapists will learn the use of several objective assessment tools used in staging clients with dementia.

What Every Occupational Therapist Should Know About EBP

(#1417/Video) The purpose of this seminar is to describe and demonstrate how evidence-based practice (EBP) is applied to occupational therapy. Relevant research terms and concepts are explained with concrete examples. A recent published study in occupational therapy is analyzed using the principles of EBP.

Executive Function Assessment

(#1421/Video) In this seminar, common methodologies for assessing executive function will be discussed. Strengths and limitations of both traditional paper/pencil assessments and performance-based measures will be reviewed. A mixed-method approach for assessing executive function will be reviewed as a way to overcome limitations with both methodologies.

Seating & Positioning:Clinical Considerations

(#1164/Video, #1166/Audio, #1165/Text) Seating and positioning is one of the most clinically complex areas of practice for clinician. This course is designed to provide the clinician with knowledge of the most common clinical impairments and environmental influences to proper seating and positioning. Understanding the intervention strategies available to correct or compensate for dysfunction is critical in today’s healthcare environment. A survey of these treatment approaches will be discussed.

EADLs:Enabling Access to Environments & Activities across

(the Lifespan, #1425/Video) This seminar focuses on provision of EADL Units for individuals across the lifespan. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about various devices available to offer individuals access to multiple environments in which they need to function as well as to identify the barriers to provision of these devices, where to find these devices/resources, and to learn how to find the evidence to support EADL provision.

Positioning Yourself for Success:The Basics of Office & Work

Ergonomics (#1168/Text, #1167/Video)Whether returning an injured worker to the workplace or keeping someone at their current job, proper positioning, education, and the proper use of tools and equipment through ergonomics is key to prolonging employment. Learn the underlying causes of injuries and how to apply body mechanics and ergonomic principles to benefit the entire workplace, from office to factory.

Detecting & Treating Depression in Older Adults

(#1159/Video, #1161/Audio, #1160/Text) Depression is under-estimated and under-treated in community-dwelling older adults. This presentation reviews the use of clinical screening and assessment tools to identify depression and assist in treatment planning.

Lights! Camera! Action! Video Self Modeling

(#1162/Video, #1214/Audio) Video Modeling is being used to teach many skills and behaviors by watching video demonstrations and then imitating the behavior modeled. It is being used to teach social skills, communication, cognitive skills, self care, motor skills and vocational skills. Not only is the video modeling an important tool for teaching a client, it is a valuable assessment and progress report tool as well as a valuable tool for self improvement and staff training.

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics

and Learning Styles (#1411/Video) The following course will increase participants understanding of the autism spectrum disorder as it currently is in the DSMIV. Participants will also gain knowledge on the upcoming DSMV and how it relates to autism spectrum orders. The course will discuss current literature related to general autism treatment strategies as well as current Occupational Therapy literature related to autism spectrum disorders.

Pharmacological Concerns Related to Common Clinical

Conditions in Rehab.-Cardiopulmonary Conditions and Diabetes (#1431/Video) Increased awareness and knowledge of medical interactions that occur during a patient’s rehabilitation process will help drive optimal intervention processes, goal setting and attainment. This seminar will begin exploration of specific pharmacology related to clinical conditions such as cardiopulmonary conditions and diabetes. Rehabilitation participation and barriers will be discussed as well.

Aquatic Therapy for Pediatrics

(#1228/Video, #1229/Audio, #1439/Text) Water is one of the most versatile tools in a therapist’s tool box. Aquatic therapy can be used for a variety of pediatric clients in all settings including community, school and outpatient centers to promote achieving goals of increased participation in life and daily activities.

Introduction to Cultural Competence

(#1200/Video, #1222/Audio, #1438/Text) This webinar will introduce the learner to the concept of cultural competence and its necessity in occupational therapy practice. Learners will examine the three major constructs of cultural competence and apply them to practice.

Pharmacological Concerns Related to Common Clinical

Conditions in Rehab.- Neurological Conditions and Cancer (#1415/LIVE) Increased awareness and knowledge of medical interactions that occur during a patient’s rehabilitation process will help drive optimal intervention processes, goal setting and attainment. This seminar will continue exploration of specific pharmacology related to clinical conditions including cancer, neurological conditions and geriatrics. Rehabilitation participation and barriers will be discussed as well.

Interpreting Challenging Behavior in Individuals with

Autism Spectrum Disorders (#1412/Video) The following course is designed to teach participants how to interpret challenging behavior using evidence-based practice. Participants will break down the components of challenging behavior and use these components to hypothesize a function for the behavior. The course will provide tools that participants can use to help collect information about the challenging behavior.

Exploring the 7 Stages of Dementia

(#1171/Video, #1173/Audio, #1172/Text) One out of 8 people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States today. Understanding the 7 Stages of Dementia and their impact on activities of daily living and function is imperative to any practitioner working with Elderly population. With the focus of aging in place, it is important for Occupational therapy practitioners to fully understand their role in assessment and treatment at each stage.

Conservative Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis & Shoulder

Impingement (#1408/LIVE) Gain a better understanding of evaluation and treatment of the shoulder! This presentation gives an overview of the anatomy of the shoulder girdle and explores the different types of adhesive capsulitis and shoulder impingement. Familiarize yourself with manual therapy treatment techniques to address capsular issues, bursal irritation, and rotator cuff tendinosis.

Documentation Essentials

(#1177/Video, #1178/Audio, #1426/Text) This presentation was designed to provide a general documentation review and training for creating a therapy medical record that reflects best practice and meets the CMS guidelines for services provided in a skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings for rehabilitation. This course will provide the participant with both general information and specific skilled verbiage which can be incorporated into the therapy record to justify the services provided.

Effective Strategies for Decreasing Challenging Behavior in

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (#1396/LIVE)The following course will provide the participants with a framework for providing intervention to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The intervention strategies discussed are for teaching new skills as well as decreasing challenging behavior.

Assistive Technology in Inpatient Rehabilitation

(#1391/LIVE) Learn the recommended standards for assistive technology (AT) delivery and solutions to common barriers to provide AT in the traditional rehabilitation setting. Learn how to apply an AT Assessment Tool and Resource Program as well as the key low to high tech items useful for your practice setting.

Implementing Visual Supports and Multi-Media to Teach

Individuals w/Autism Spectrum Disorders (#1402/LIVE) Through this course, participants will learn about the power of visual supports to enhance interventions for individuals with autism. Participants will also learn about helpful multi-media to use with individuals with autism.

Performing a Successful Seating & Mobility Evaluation

(#1184/Video, #1194/Audio,#1276/Text) This one hour seminar is designed to provide healthcare professionals and therapists with a working knowledge of performing a seating and mobility evaluation. Evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures will be presented, including measurement obtainment and a brief discussion on utilizing measurements to identify common asymmetries.

Extensor Tendon Injuries

(#1432/LIVE) This webinar is designed to review rehabilitation strategies for the patient with an extensor tendon injury. With a focus on anatomy and zone of injury, extensor tendon protocols will be discussed and compared with a focus on evidence-based practice.

Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Home

(#1185/Video, #1195/Audio, #1317/Text) This seminar will focus on creating a sensory lifestyle for your clients. The primary focus will be on how to identify the sensory needs of a child in the home environment and appropriate treatment strategies. We will also focus on the importance of relationship and engagement.

Nerve Compression

(#1433/LIVE)This webinar is designed to comprehensively review the diagnosis and treatment of nerve compression from a rehabilitative perspective. Specifically focused on median, radial, and ulnar nerves, this course will address anatomy, evaluation, and intervention with a focus on evidence-based practice.

Review of Alzheimer’s Disease and Occupational Therapy Roles

(Part 1, #1422/LIVE) This course will describe and discuss current research relating to the causes and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Practitioners will compare and contrast functional performance ramifications for each stage of Alzheimer’s disease and be able to identify the key components of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework when providing services to those with AD and their caregivers. Lastly, current AD resources will be provided.

Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease without Dementia

(#1174/Video, #1176/Audio, #1175/Text) This presentation will review evidence related to executive dysfunction among individuals with Parkinson disease. It will provide strategies to help practitioners identify/assess executive dysfunction in this population.

Selecting the Ideal Wheelchair Seating System

(#1196/Video, #1199/Audio, #1436/Text) Often, the process of selecting a wheelchair cushion or seating system for an individual can be a daunting task. This one hour seminar is designed to provide the healthcare professional with the foundational knowledge necessary to accurately and appropriately select a seating system for a client. Types of cushion construction materials and implementation techniques will be discussed as well as the benefits & drawbacks associated with various cushion design.

Implementing Sensory Strategies in the Classroom

(#1437/Text, #1220/Audio, #1208/Video) This seminar will cover various sensory lifestyle strategies for the school setting to help children with sensory issues.

Hyperesthesia and Sensory Defensiveness

(#1419/LIVE) This introductory course will provide an interdisciplinary perspective on sensory defensiveness and hyperesthesia. Assessment and treatment techniques for identifying and treating excessive sensitivity to sensation will be discussed, as well as central and peripheral causes for sensory defensiveness, hyperesthesia, feeding aversion, photophobia and hyperacusis.

Beyond Bands:The Science & Application of Elastic Resistance

(#1198/Video, #1201/Audio) Elastic resistance is a poorly understood method of strengthening and modality for therapeutic exercise. In this course, the learner will be able to better understand the benefits of elastic resistance including dosing, patient positioning, and new exercises using elastic resistance.

Environmental Considerations for those w/ Alzheimer’s

(Part 2,#1423/LIVE) Environmental considerations for those with Alzheimer’s disease will be highlighted in this course. Practitioners will be able to identify and discuss evidence-based environmental assessments, and how to integrate these instruments into their practice and home safety modifications when working with those with Alzheimer’s disease. This course is a follow up to "Review of Alzheimer’s Disease and Occupational Therapy Roles, Part 1."

Pressure Mapping: A Valuable Resource for Client Assessment

(1203/Video,1213/Audio,1429 Text) Pressure mapping can be an extremely valuable tool, not only to incorporate into the wheelchair seating evaluation process, but also to aid the therapist in equipment selection, and to help educate the client and prevent the risk of skin breakdown and pressure wounds. Recent research, which has changed the traditional provision of pressure mapping will be discussed and a variety of benefits associated with the implementation of this technology will be provided.

Current Sensory Based Interventions for Autism: The Evidence

(#1204/Video, #1219/Audio, #1434/Text) Sensory-based therapies are frequently used for children w/ autism. Families of children with autism rank occupational therapy and sensory-based therapies in the top three services sought for their children. Few studies have examined the efficacy of sensory-based therapy for autism, however. In this workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of the evidence for sensory dysfunction and sensory-based therapies in autism.

Adolescent Transition to Independent LIving

(#1217/Video, #1221/Audio,#1427/Text) This course will explore the transitioning of individuals from adolescent to adulthood and highlight the psychosocial aspects of a disability for adolescents. Examination of independent living skills and intervention strategies to be discussed will include those specific to occupational therapy community-based practice.

Crisis Prevention & Intervention:OT’s Professional Role...

(and Ethical Responsibility) (#1323/LIVE) This session will describe crisis theory and the systems approach to crisis intervention. It will apply crisis theory concepts and the four main tasks of crisis resolution to the prevention of, and intervention for, crises that can occur across diverse domains of OT practice.

Ultrasound as a Therapeutic Intervention

(#1410/LIVE) This course will review the application, physiology, and evidence behind the use of ultrasound as a therapeutic intervention. Indications, contraindications, and precautions will be examined as well as the evidence base that supports the appropriate use of ultrasound.

Occupational Therapy and the Upper Limb Amputee

(#1223/Video, #1227/Audio) This seminar is designed to provide the health care professional with a working knowledge of how to treat the upper limb amputee. Basic terminology will be defined. Evaluation, preprosthetic management, prosthetic options and training the patient to use a prosthesis will be discussed.

Assessment and Intervention Approaches for Memory Impairment

(#1420/LIVE) The course will describe different types of memory that are important for carrying out everyday tasks. It will also describe methods for assessing and improving recall for both adults and children. Case studies will be used to illustrate how compensatory techniques can help clients live independently.

Fall Management:Team Solutions for Assessment & Prevention

Evaluation of Risk- (#1247/Video, #1248/Audio, #1435/Text) This seminar reviews various industry definitions of falls. Additionally, body systems and risk factors related to falls are examined. Standardized assessments used to identify patients at risk for falling will be offered.

A Sensory Approach to Potty Training

(#1245/Video, #1246/Audio, #1416/Text) This seminar will provide you with sensory strategies and tips to address Potty Training and other activities of daily living that parents tend to struggle with on a day to day basis. You will learn ways to help teach parents and families how to help address their child’s specific needs.

Clinical Application of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy

(#1205/Video, #1244/Audio) This course will provide information about the therapeutic aspects of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy as a neurological rehabilitation treatment for the upper extremity. Included will be how to determine appropriate clients (due to stroke and other brain injury) for CIMT.

Options for Improving Upper Extremity Function

(Following Cervical Spinal Cord Injury) (#1256/Video, #1267/Audio) Improved hand and arm function is the most sought after function for people living with a cervical spinal cord injury. This presentation will review the process for determining the best intervention plan for reanimating the arm and hand in people with tetraplegia. The role of the Occupational Therapist will be identified throughout the process.

Cultural Competence in the Clinic

(#1262/Video, #1266/Audio) As part of the occupational therapy process, this seminar will examine a variety of cultural assessments that may be used in the clinic, view a brief video of a cultural interaction, and discuss the skills necessary for culturally effective practice.

Evidence-Based Practice: Finding the Evidence

(#1225/Video, #1251/Audio) To be effective evidence-based practitioners, occupational therapists need skills in probing and sourcing research evidence relevant to practice (Holm, 2000). In this seminar, participants will learn how to effectively search for and gather research evidence from evidence-based databases.

Evaluation and Management of Pain

(#1232/Video, #1284/Audio) This course is designed to present an overview of the normal response to musculoskeletal injury, assessment strategies and evidence-based intervention techniques for common acute and chronic pain conditions.

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice for Clinicians

(#1224/,#1238, #1428) EBP is a cornerstone of our "powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession" (AOTA Centennial Vision, 2006). To be effective evidence based practitioners, occupational therapists need skills in probing, sourcing, critiquing and applying the evidence (Holm, 2000). In this introductory workshop, participants will be provided with an overview of the principles of EBP along with basic instruction in how to implement EBP in clinical settings.

Low Vision Assistive Technology and Community Adapation

(for People w/Neurogenic Vision Impairment) (#1269/Video, #1287/Audio) This seminar will explore the use of assistive technologies and home and community modifications for people with neurogenic vision impairment. It will present evidence that supports use of assistive technology and adaptations to the home and community for people with vision impairment from acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

Using the iPad to Maximize Engagement in Occupation

(#1268/Video, #1286/Audio) The seminar will focus on the features of the Apple iPad that make it a valuable and necessary tool for practicing therapists to use for assessment, treatment and engaging clients in occupation! Access and mounting issues will also be discussed.

The Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity

(#1255/Video) The Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (FTHUE) is a simple, quick, inexpensive assessment of a client’s hemiparetic arm. The FTHUE has been proven to be both valid and reliable for assessing common functional movements. Through filmed demonstrations, therapists will learn how to administer the FTHUE.

Young Children's Participation: Contemporary Theory...

(and Assessment Approaches to Guide Best Practice) (#1277/Video, #1289/Audio) According to the World Health Organization, young children's participation is an important indicator of their health and well-being (WHO, 2007). According to our current practice framework, participation is a key outcome of occupational therapy services for young children w/or at risk for, disabilities.

Occupational Therapy and Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

(#1272/Video,#1290/Audio) Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease that affects the skin, internal organs and blood vessels. People with scleroderma often develop severe contractures in the hands that make it very difficult to perform daily occupations. This course will review symptoms of scleroderma and the role of the occupational therapist. Specific interventions to increase joint motion and manage daily tasks will be presented.

Success with Proactive Career Search Strategies

(#1293/Video, #1303/Audio) This seminar will provide a glimpse of what happens behind closed doors when an organization hires an Occupational Therapist. OT and COTA Instructors and Fieldwork Educators will learn about leveraging proactive and effective strategies to help their students land the position of their dreams.

Grant Writing for Health Science Clinicians

(#1292/Video, #1302/Audio) This course, designed for health science clinicians, will examine the environment and opportunities for seeking and obtaining external funding for clinical programs, projects and equipment. Components of a typical grant proposal will be reviewed along with an overview of the peer-review process. Examples will be provided to enhance the participant’s comfort with grant writing style and overall organization.

On the Road Again; OT and Driver Rehabilitation

(#1301/Video, #1313/Audio) This session will review the role of occupational therapy with community mobility and driving rehabilitation. Specific examples and resources for vehicle modification will be shown, and measurements for successful wheelchair accessibility will be outlined. Case studies will help to integrate all the information for easy application of the material.

Cognitive Strategy Training in Subacute Stroke: A Case Study

(#1304/Video, #1315/Audio) Previous research has demonstrated that the cognitive strategy use protocol known as Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance, or CO-OP, is associated with functional skill acquisition, retention, and generalization and transfer of skills beyond the rehabilitation setting in adults more than one year post-stroke.

Asst Technology Solutions for Independent & Productive Aging

(#1300/Video, #1312/Audio) The population in the United States is aging. As the people get older there is a strain placed on existing resources for housing and services that support the older person's ability to remain independent in the community. One way to combat this problem is to introduce assistive devices/technologies that can enable an individual to remain in their home with little to no support.

Infant Massage:An Intervention for the Occupation of...

(Family Social Participation) (#1307/Video, #1316/Audio) Infant massage is often used as a preparatory activity or therapeutic intervention for infants with neuromuscular disorders; however, evidence demonstrates that massage also benefits infant self-regulation, caregiver-infant attachment, and broader family wellness. This session will focus on the use of infant massage as an intervention means for family social participation and psychosocial health.

Dogs in Practice:Animal Assisted Therapy

(#1309/Video, #1334/Audio) This introductory course will differentiate the roles of dogs in occupational therapy practice. The discussion will include considerations for visiting dog teams, proposed standards of practice for animal assisted therapy as a modality, and the basics for profiling and referring clients for an assistance dog as an assistive technology option.

Flexor Tendon Injuries

(#1311/Video) This course is designed to review the rehabilitation of patients with flexor tendon injuries, with a focus on anatomy and kinesiology, timing of intervention, options for immobilization, and measurement of clinical outcomes. Evidence will be provided to support clinical decision-making for this complex diagnosis.

Distal Radius, Metacarpal & Proximal Phalanx Fractures

(#1310/Video, #1335/Audio) This seminar will provide a comprehensive review of fracture fixation, healing, and rehabilitation as they pertain to functional outcomes. Evidence and clinical reasoning will be encouraged as the foundation for intervention planning and return to valued occupations.

Introduction to Burns

(#1308/Video, #1333/Audio) This course will review skin anatomy and burn depth, and how this relates to your treatment of a patient with a burn. The purpose of this seminar is to explain the importance of rehab in the role of burn care.

Effective Screening Practices for the LTC Resident

(#1336/Video, #1382/Audio) Effective screening practices are not part of any university or college curriculum, so how do we learn these skills? This course will thoroughly examine the clinical-decision making process from screening to determining the need for evaluation, to developing a plan of care.

Keys to Occupational Therapy with Hand Transplants

(#1338/Video) This seminar will describe the emerging field of hand transplantation and the role of the occupational therapist. Information about evaluation, orthotics, treatment and outcome measures will be presented.

Return of a 2nd Hand:Studies in Neuroplasticity after Stroke

(#1339/Video) Stroke is one of the most commonly treated conditions in occupational therapy clinics, where patients are taught to function again, sometimes using compensatory techniques. However, if stroke survivors do not undergo intense training to use the affected arm and hand early after stroke, they may experience decreased functional ability on a cortical level.

Transition of Care: Ensuring Successful Clinical Outcomes

(#1337/Video, #1383/Audio) Discharge planning and patient/caregiver carryover are always a challenging aspect to any therapist. This course outlines the various challenges, explores multiple types of solutions, and clinical programming methods that can be understood and implemented by any therapist.

The Burned Hand

(#1342/Video, #1392/Audio) The purpose of this seminar is to understand how positioning during the acute injury phase followed by balancing activity, splinting, and scar management in the rehabilitative phase is critical in the care of a person with a burn injury to the hand.

Understanding Hand Anatomy for Better Treatments

(#1341/Video) Anatomy of the hand will be presented in a way that will translate easily into treatment interventions and evaluation. The key points of hand anatomy will be illustrated and explained through the eyes of an experienced hand therapist.

Restraint Reduction:Regulations,Alternatives & Therapy...

Intervention...(#1340/Video, #1393/Audio) This seminar will review regulations surrounding restraint use in long-term care along with definitions, common reasons for restraints and effects of use. Occupational Therapy’s role in interdisciplinary restraint reduction programs including evaluation principles, treatment interventions, documentation and alternatives to restraints will be explored.

Evidence-Based Practice:Critical Appraisal

(#1226/Video) Evidence-based practice is a cornerstone of our "powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession" (AOTA Centennial Vision, 2006). To be effective evidence based practitioners, occupational therapists need skills in critiquing and applying the evidence (Holm, 2000). In this workshop, participants will learn how to critically appraise research using a provided appraisal framework and an example research article.

Switch Assessment

(#1350/Video) Technology can be accessed directly or indirectly by switch, mouse, joystick or voice. This Webinar will present assessment strategies to determine the optimal switch location and switch type to provide access. A switch site hierarchy will be presented along with clinical indicators for a variety of potential switch locations. A wide array of mechanical and electrical switches will also be discussed.

Executive Cognitive Functions following TBI:...

(Rehabilitation Perspectives) (#1347/Video, #1397/Audio) This course is designed to provide rehabilitation professionals from various disciplines with an overview of executive cognitive functions following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Common executive deficits will be reviewed along with strategies to assess and manage those using individual and group techniques.

Home Modifications: Evaluation and Treatment Planning

(#1346/Video)This presentation will describe how to conduct a standardized assessment in the home of older adults to evaluate occupational performance and determine the presence of environmental barriers. The process of developing a tailored treatment plan with a client will be presented.

Augmentative Communication: Access

(#1351/Recorded) Augmentative Communication is often provided through Speech Generating Devices (SGDs). A wide variety of product options are available, yet all require the client to access the device itself. Access methods include direct, switch, mouse, eye gaze and more. This webinar will explore these access methods and clinical indicators for each.

The Clinical Implementation of Pediatric Constraint Induced

(Therapy: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Protocols) (#1348/Video, #1384/Audio) A description of the history of Pediatric Constraint Induced Therapy (P-CIMT) and the scientific evidence surrounding its efficacy will be provided. In addition, several protocols variations from the literature will be discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of using each protocol clinically will be presented.

Pediatric Seating

(#1349/Video) This webinar will address the specific issues of Pediatric Seating. Growth, of course, is key with this population. Flexibility in a seating system is also required to accommodate orthopedic and range of motion changes and medical intervention, including surgeries and tone management. Positioning is also dependent on the mobility base, as many children use adaptive strollers, dependent manual wheelchairs, self propulsion wheelchairs and power wheelchairs.

A Basic Overview of Low Vision Disease, Disability, and Reha

(#1357/Video) This seminar will discuss primary low vision diseases seen in older adults, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract. It will also present characteristics of vision disability related to acquired brain injuries. Basic rehabilitation used to address these issues will be discussed.

How to Administer the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)

(#1358/Video) The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) is a standardized, frequently used assessment of a client’s hemiparetic arm, especially as an outcome measure with constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT). Through filmed demonstrations, therapists will learn how to administer the WMFT.

Pediatric Constraint Induced Therapy: The Treatment Process

(#1359/Video) This seminar will provide information regarding the treatment process of Pediatric Constraint Induced Therapy. Treatment examples and behavioral techniques will be provided for different age groups ranging from 12 months to 18 years. Video examples will be included.

Component Skills for Pre-Writing in Early Childhood

(#1352/Video, #1398/Audio) Information will be presented on developmental components that contribute to pre-writing skills. Assessment tools that relate to these developmental skills will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the occupational therapist in providing activities to develop component skills in preparation for printing instruction in Kindergarten.

Choosing and Using the Best Assessments in Mental Health

(#1353/Video) This presentation will discuss the principles of evaluation and assessment in occupational therapy mental health practice. It will describe and compare occupation-based and performance assessments that follow specific models of practice and suggest specific assessments and why they are useful in mental health practice using case study examples.

Attachment and Mental Health of Infants and Toddlers

(#1366/Video) This presentation will present attachment theories and research and discuss how they are important in mental health practice. It will explain secure and insecure patterns of attachment, and how to recognize attachment patterns throughout the lifespan. Specific strategies for using attachment theory in occupational therapy practice following the Practice Framework with infants and children will be discussed.

Falls Prevention and Effectiveness of Tai chi in Reducing

(Fall Risk Among Older Adults) (#1365/Video) Occupational therapy practitioners will identify the prevalence, multifactorial risk factors, and ramifications of falls among community-dwelling older adults in this two hour webinar presentation. Current literature and evidence-based practice will be provided in relation to fall prevention programs, such as Tai chi.

More Than Ages and Stages - Part I

(#1361/Video) This seminar will assist the pediatric occupational therapist in understanding how child development’s changes in focus and approach affect intervention with the special needs population. Part I begins with a historical review and takes the participant into the non-linear paradigm as it frames therapeutic evaluation and practice with emphasis on variation and variability

Applying Empowerment Theory to OT Practice

(#1322/LIVE) This session will provide foundational information about empowerment theory and its relationship to occupational therapy. It will examine how disempowering beliefs about disabilities, fiscal constraints, and productivity demands can hinder the empowerment of persons with disabilities. Empowering practices, which enable clients' self-direction across the dev. continuum and in different practice settings and policy initiatives and resources that promote empowerment will be presented.

Depression and Other Psychosocial Disorders Associated with

(#1325/LIVE) Prevalence and ramifications of depression and other psychosocial diseases associated with individuals who have had a stroke will be highlighted in this one hour webinar. Occupational therapy practitioners will be able to identify and discuss evidence-based assessments, and how to integrate these instruments into their practice when working with older adults.

Fear of Falling and Activity Restriction

(among Community-Dwelling Older Adults) (#1326/LIVE) This one hour webinar will identify and utilize current evidence-based content to determine the relationship between fear of falling, falls, and activity restriction among community-dwelling adults, which in turn, will assist in treatment planning and promote activity engagement. OT practitioners will identify standardized fear of falling assessments and recognize the importance of implementing evidence-based programs into their practice.

Detailed Examination of the Upper Extremity after Cervical

(Spinal Cord Injury, #1363/LIVE)This course will provide a detailed guide to the evaluation and treatment of the upper extremity following cervical level spinal cord injury. Participants will receive a review of expected abilities at each level of injury and learn the key components of a comprehensive evaluation. Methods of evaluation and treatment will be emphasized using case examples across the stages of injury - from acute care through rehabilitation and beyond.

More Than Ages and Stages - Part II

(#1332/LIVE) This seminar will assist the pediatric occupational therapist in understanding how child development’s changes in focus and approach affect intervention with the special needs population. Part II simplistically outlines the “new biology” , specifically, the role of the environment in development. The implications for evaluation and intervention as well as methods of measurement will be discussed.

Measuring Outcomes in Spinal Cord Injury:

(Expectations, Trends, Pitfalls, and A Few New Ideas, #1377/Video) This presentation will discuss the challenges in measuring functional outcomes after spinal cord injury. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, a theoretical framework developed by the World Health Organization, will be used to structure example outcome measures representing all domains of health.

Introduction to Home Modification

(#1379/Video) With the anticipated changes in healthcare in 2013 and 2014, this seminar is for clinicians treating patients who are expected to make the transition to home after hospitalization or possibly rehabilitation facilities. It will describe the concepts of Aging in Place, Universal Design, legislation and regulatory guidelines involved in the home modifications process.

Identification of Home Modifications

(#1380/Video)The seminar continues to expand the topic of home modifications by reviewing how to incorporate a comprehensive home evaluation and make recommendations for modifications as part of the Rehabilitation evaluation. Therapists will also learn how to conduct a needs assessment to help patients who have difficulty accessing their own living environments due to a variety of barriers. Case examples and internet video resources will be conducted to demonstrate application of the principles.

How to Administer the Fugl-Meyer Assessment...

(for the Upper Extremity) (#1378/Video) The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) is a standardized assessment based on Brunnstrom’s levels of recovery for a hemiparetic arm. Through filmed demonstrations, therapists will learn how to administer the FMA-UE.

Multifactorial Strategies of Home Modifications

(#1390/Video) The role of sensory loss, communication and cognition barriers related to home safety and possible resources available for modifications and funding will be explored. In today’s healthcare climate, it is critical for clinicians to identify early the additional barriers that will facilitate the ease of transition to the home in order to prevent falls and possible readmissions to the hospital.

Evaluation & Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Compressions of..

(the Upper Extremity) (#1370/Video, #1376/Audio) This course provides therapists with evidence-supported evaluation and treatment tools to address cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel, pronator syndrome, Wartenberg’s syndrome, ulnar tunnel and carpal tunnel syndrome.