Anxiety Disorders

The goal of this program is to update OTs’ clinical knowledge about the most common types of anxiety disorders so that they may identify, evaluate, and treat anxiety. Read full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT175/Anxiety-Disorders/

Harmonize Diversity Through Personality Sensitivity

The goal of this program is to familiarize OTs with the process and results of creating a personality-sensitive workplace. Read full course description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT236/Dont-Worry-Be-Happy-Harmonize-Diversity-Through-Personality-Sensitivity/

Bariatric Surgery Update

The goal of this program is to provide OTs with an overview of the care of patients who have had bariatric surgery. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT267/Bariatric-Surgery-Update/

Family Caregiver: Doing Double Duty

The goal of this program is to help occupational therapy practitioners understand how providing care affects the family caregiver and, in particular, the employed family caregiver. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT268/Family-Caregiver-Doing-Double-Duty/

Common Fallacies About Cancer Pain

The goal of this continuing education program is to clarify healthcare professionals’ understanding of cancer pain and its clinical management. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT141/Common-Fallacies-About-Cancer-Pain/

Hospice Care: Critical Concerns for Occupational Therapists

The goal of this article is to provide occupational therapists in all settings with practical information and useful tools for initiating conversations about planning for the future and teaching patients to look ahead and plan for changes in function. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT02/Hospice-Care-Critical-Concerns-for-Occupational-Therapists/

Understanding Distal Radius Fractures

The goal of this course is to provide therapists with information regarding the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, bony healing process, and complications associated with extra-articular distal radius fractures so that a successful rehabilitation program can be instituted. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT17/Understanding-Distal-Radius-Fractures/

How to Recognize and Describe Dementia

The goal of this program is to teach OTs how to recognize symptoms of differential diagnoses, understand the types of dementias, and understand the significance of using the global scales for staging the severity of dementia. View full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT10/How-to-Recognize-and-Describe-Dementia/

Cultural Competence for Today’s Healthcare Professionals

The Cultural Factor in Pain Management - The goal of this continuing education program is to emphasize the important role that cultural conditioning plays in patients’ display of pain and healthcare professionals’ assessment and management of it. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT400/Cultural-Competence-for-Todays-Healthcare-Professionals-The-Cultural-Factor-in-Pain-Management/

Aging in Place, Part 1

The goal of this program, the first of a two-part series, is to increase understanding about barriers and enablers older adults encounter as they experience age-related changes in function. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT07/Aging-in-Place-Part-1/

Awareness Enhances Care for Muslim Patients

The goal of this program is to update healthcare professionals’ knowledge of providing culturally competent care to a patient who is Muslim. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT441/Awareness-Enhances-Care-for-Muslim-Patients/

An Occupational Understanding of Lymphedema

The goal of this program is to review the lymphatic system anatomy, outline the occupational deficits associated with lymphedema, and gain an understanding of treatment options consistent with the occupational therapy practice framework. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT11/An-Occupational-Understanding-of-Lymphedema/

Treatment Strategies for Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

The goal of this program is to help OTs identify the etiology, presentation, and treatments associated with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, commonly known as frozen shoulder syndrome. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT20/Thawing-Out-Treatment-Strategies-for-Frozen-Shoulder-Syndrome/

Kawa Model for Families Raising Children With Disabilities

For Families Raising Children With Disabilities --The goal of this program on the Kawa Model is to present occupational therapists and other healthcare practitioners with an Eastern philosophy of client and family management, operationalized through an occupational therapy theory in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric psychopathology. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT16/Cultural-Perspective-Use-of-the-Kawa-Model-for-Families-Raising-Children-With-Disabilities/

Elder Abuse: Mistreatment of Older Americans

The purpose of this program is to inform occupational therapists about elder abuse and measures to take to help prevent it. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT511/Elder-Abuse-Mistreatment-of-Older-Americans-on-the-Rise/

Aging in Place, Part 2

The goal of this program, the second in a two-part series, is to increase understanding of community-based programs and services, housing options, and organizations with which OTs may consult for aging in place. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT08/Aging-in-Place-Part-2/

MRSA May Be Waiting Right Around the Corner

The purpose of this methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) CE program is to provide healthcare professionals with information about the growing problem of MRSA in healthcare and strategies to reduce its spread. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT480/MRSA-May-Be-Waiting-Right-Around-the-Corner/

Improving Patient Safety: Practice Errors & Sentinel Events

The goal of this program is to define common practice errors in occupational therapy and explore approaches for prevention. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals will also be described, as they impact practice and service delivery models. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT21/Improving-Patient-Safety-Practice-Errors-and-Sentinel-Events-in-Occupational-Therapy/

Sensory Processing in Autism

The goal of this continuing education program is to provide OTs with information regarding sensory processing in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT13/Sensory-Processing-in-Autism/

OT for Mothers With Hard-to-Parent Children, Part 2

The goal of this program is to explain why an occupational therapy evaluation and intervention should include the occupations embedded in the role of mother when treating pediatric clients with neurodevelopmental or mental health disorders. Read full course description -> http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT12/A-Mothers-Occupation-Part-II-OT-for-Mothers-With-HardtoParent-Children/

OT for Mothers of Hard-to-Parent Children, Part 1

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.todayinot.com/ce/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. Read the full course description -> http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT31/Popular-WeightLoss-Programs-and-Products-Can-They-Promote-Weight-Loss-and-Sustainable-WeightLoss-Maintenance/

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. Read the full course description --> http://www.todayinot.com/ce/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. Read the full course description -->http://www.todayinot.com/ce/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. Read the full course description -->http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT39/Become-an-Accessibility-Consultant-Blending-Legislation-and-Therapy-Services/

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.todayinot.com/ce/OT41/Making-Digital-Materials-Accessible-for-Individuals-With-Disabilities/

Moving Past Stereotypes with the Roma

The goal of this module is to provide healthcare professionals with information about the Romani (Gypsy) culture so that they can provide culturally congruent care to Romani patients and their families. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT455/Moving-Past-Stereotypes-with-the-Roma/

Is Online Education a Fit for OTs?

The goal of this program is to increase OTs’ understanding of learning styles and how they fit with online learning platforms. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT05/Is-Online-Education-a-Fit-for-OTs--How-Learning-Styles-Inform-Educational-Outcomes/

A Quick Guide to Preparing Professional Presentations

The goal of this program is to enhance OTs’ ability to orally communicate ideas, plans, opinions, and knowledge through professional presentations. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT183/A-Quick-Guide-to-Preparing-Professional-Presentations/

Food Allergies and the Role of the Occupational Therapist

The goal of this program is to provide the occupational therapist with information about food allergies and their potential impact on therapy.Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT04/Food-Allergies-and-the-Role-of-the-Occupational-Therapist/

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome — Type I

The goal of this continuing education module is to familiarize occupational therapists and physical therapists with knowledge regarding the identification, assessment, treatment and multiple interdisciplinary care modalities of patients diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome Type 1, formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT303/Complex-Regional-Pain-Syndrome--Type-I/

Yoga for the Child with Special Healthcare Needs

The goal of this program is to provide OTs with information regarding yoga as a therapeutic approach to treatment of children with special healthcare needs. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT14/Yoga-for-the-Child-with-Special-Healthcare-Needs/

Improving Your Ability to Think Critically

After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: -Describe critical thinking in the context of your practice. -Identify characteristics and skills that demonstrate critical thinking. -Use strategies to improve your ability to think critically. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT168/Improving-Your-Ability-to-Think-Critically/

Spinal Cord Injury, Part 1

The goal of this continuing education program is to provide occupational therapists with information about the acute phase of spinal cord injury. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT536/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Part-1-The-Acute-Phase/

Fizzling Out? Recognizing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

The goal of this program is to support occupational therapists to achieve goals for reducing compassion fatigue and burnout. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT03/Fizzling-Out-Recognizing-Compassion-Fatigue-and-Burnout/

Limb Apraxia: A Treatment Guide for Occupational Therapists

The goal of this apraxia continuing education program is to review the causes and types of limb apraxia, examine how apraxia affects everyday function and understand current evidence-based methods for assessment and treatment of apraxia. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT19/Limb-Apraxia-A-Treatment-Guide-for-Occupational-Therapists/

Florida Update — HIV/AIDS in the New Millennium

The goal of this continuing education program is to update healthcare professionals’ clinical knowledge of patients with HIV/AIDS and to meet Florida state relicensure requirements for healthcare professionals. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT234/Florida-Update--HIVAIDS-in-the-New-Millennium/

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.todayinot.com/ce/OT310/Dizziness-in-Elders/

Spinal Cord Injury, Part 2: Rehabilitation and Beyond

The purpose of this continuing education program is to provide occupational therapists with information about spinal cord injury rehabilitation and the management of chronic spinal cord injury. Read the full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT537/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Part-2-Rehabilitation-and-Beyond/

Lifeblood: Understanding Common Types of Anemia

The goal of this program is to help occupational therapists identify the etiology, presentation, consequences, and interventions associated with commonly found types of anemia. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT26/Lifeblood-Understanding-Common-Types-of-Anemia/

Meeting the Healthcare Needs of America's Military Veterans

The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists with information on the medical (physical and psychological) needs of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT669/Meeting-the-Healthcare-Needs-of-Americas-Military-Veterans/

Post-Polio Syndrome: Decades Later

The goal of this program is to educate therapists about post-polio syndrome, its symptoms and associated health problems and ways to help PPS patients manage symptoms and prevent complications. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT450/PostPolio-Syndrome-Decades-Later/

Visual Rehabilitation and Traumatic Brain Injury

The objective of this continuing education program is to provide OTs with information regarding vision deficits related to traumatic brain injury and the assessment of vision skills post-TBI, to develop a plan of care, and to foster an interdisciplinary approach to treatment of neurological vision deficits. Read full description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT15/Visual-Rehabilitation-and-Traumatic-Brain-Injury-What-Occupational-Therapists-Need-to-Know/

Calming the Cognitively Impaired

The goal of this module is to update therapists’ knowledge about the use of music, touch, and exercise to calm cognitively impaired patients and enhance their quality of life. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT248/Calming-the-Cognitively-Impaired-Occupational-and-Environmental-Interventions/

Managing Fibromyalgia With Yoga

The goal of this program is to provide therapists with an understanding of the benefits of employing yoga techniques in the long-term management of fibromyalgia. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT18/Managing-Fibromyalgia-With-Yoga/

Preventing Medical Errors for OTs — Florida Requirement

The goal of this program is to define common practice errors, both system-based and human performance-based, in occupational therapy and explore approaches for prevention. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals will also be described, as they impact practice and service delivery models. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT09/Preventing-Medical-Errors-in-Occupational-Therapy-Florida-Requirement/

Bridging the Generation Gaps

The purpose of this program is to provide occupational therapists with knowledge they can use to work more effectively with different generations of therapists in various workplace settings. Read the full course description: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT478/Bridging-the-Generation-Gaps/

Bioethics in Healthcare

The purpose of this course is to inform readers about ethical dilemmas and decisions.Thirty years ago, few healthcare practitioners had heard the word bioethics. Now healthcare practitioners serve on ethics committees, articles about ethics appear in a variety of publications, and the number of universities with advanced degrees in ethics continues to expand. Read the full course description: http://www.continuingeducation.com/course/ot35/bioethics-in-healthcare/

Dispelling Multitasking

A New Era for a Multigenerational Shift -The goal of this program is to help OTs dispel myths associated with multitasking and realize increased productivity, greater life balance, and enhanced cross-generational team interactions. Read full coarse description here: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT06/Dispelling-Multitasking-A-New-Era-for-a-Multigenerational-Shift/