OT for Mothers of Hard-to-Parent Children

This course highlights the unique stressors and lack of protective mechanisms experienced by mothers who are parenting children with challenging behaviors such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and other childhood-related disabilities. Read the full course description -> http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot01/a-mothers-occupation-ot-for-mothers-with-hardtoparent-children/

Popular Weight-Loss Programs and Products

What do you tell clients when they ask you about the latest weight-loss product or plan? How do you evaluate these items? New weight-loss programs, books, products and supplements continuously hit the marketplace.It is important for healthcare professionals to provide knowledgeable, professional advice on selection and use of these products. This continuing education program describes key guidelines for evaluating weight-loss programs. http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot31/popular-weight-loss-programs-and-products/

Back in Action With Joint Replacements‚ Part 2

This module describes the role in caring for patients who have undergone total hip replacement and total knee replacement. It also reviews the key factors necessary for successful outcomes for patients having joint replacement surgery and stresses the pivotal role of the OT in educating patients to manage the transition from hospital to home. http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot412/back-in-action-with-joint-replacements-part-2/

Back in Action With Joint Replacements, Part 1

Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty (the word arthroplasty comes from arthro, joint, and plasty, surgical shaping), is one of the most important surgical advances of the past century. In fact, there are few surgical procedures that have such a positive impact on quality of life. The purpose of this module is to provide healthcare providers with information about total hip and total knee replacements. http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot411/back-in-action-with-joint-replacements-part-1/

Become an Accessibility Consultant

The Americans with Disabilities Act provides a framework for therapy practitioners to develop accessibility consultation services, with training and knowledge of how the law can be applied to facilitate therapeutic services and accessible environments for clients with disabilities at varying levels of ability. By understanding the ADA, the practitioner can assist individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community. http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot39/become-an-accessibility-consultant/

Making Digital Materials Accessible

Inclusion and accessibility are integral values held by healthcare and education professionals. The advancement of technology has facilitated access to information rapidly, making material more widely available than ever; however, in the rush to embrace new means of instruction, accessibility issues may have been overlooked. Read the full course description -> http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot41/making-digital-materials-accessible-for-individuals-with-disabilities-/

Dizziness in Elders

The goal of this program is to provide occupational therapists with practical guidelines for assessing and managing the care of elders who experience dizziness. Read the full course description -> http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot310/dizziness-in-elders/