Category Archives: Occupational Therapy

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Free CE for OT- Educating Caregivers of Persons with Huntington’s Disease

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

Education of Caregivers of Persons with Huntington’s Disease Discuss how the motor symptoms associated with Huntington’s disease affect ADL performance. Be able to suggest coping strategies for the various cognitive and neuropsychiatric changes that often manifest in patients with Huntington’s … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Preparing the Home After Discharge from Hospital

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Hospital to Home Preparation for Seniors– The costs of hospital readmissions—physical, financial, and emotional—are staggering. If you have a client who is about to return home from a hospital stay, or are a caregiver to an older adult in this … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 31, 2016 by

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Free CE for OT- Home Safety in Huntington’s Disease

Posted on December 16, 2016 by

Promoting Home Safety in Huntington’s Disease– Identify intrinsic factors that compromise home safety in people with Huntington’s disease. Identify extrinsic factors that compromise home safety in people with Huntington’s disease. Identify strategies to improve home safety in people with Huntington’s … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Intro to Huntington’s Disease

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

Introduction to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) and Huntington’s Disease– This module provides background on Huntington’s Disease including the basic symptomology of disease progression, its genetic nature and current treatment options for motor and psychiatric symptoms, and the role … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

Caring for Someone With Alzheimers Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias present unique caregiving challenges. This web seminar offers approaches for how to care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Rather than focus on Alzheimer’s symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and possible … Continue reading →

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Free CEU for OT- Senior Citizens & Driving

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

Seniors and Driving– Families slowly transition their teenagers into driving, but most likely don’t think about transitioning their older loved ones out of driving. As a result, the decision to give up the car keys often is the result of a … Continue reading →

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Insights Into Preventing Bullying- Free CE for OT

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

2015 Conference Welcome & Keynote Address: Queen Bees and Wannabes: Insights Into Preventing Bullying– Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees and Wannabes was the inspiration for the movie Mean Girls, is a well known expert on effective (and sometimes surprising) ways … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Medication Managment for Seniors

Posted on April 15, 2016 by

Seniors and Medication Management– Research conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, indicates that as the number of prescription medications a person ages 70 or older takes increases, so do challenges with medication management and … Continue reading →

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Free AOTA CEUs for OT- Wounded Warriors & the Art of Independence

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

2014 Conference Welcome & Keynote Address: The Wounded Warrior and the Art of Independence– The use of occupation based practice has been the foundation for recovery in the lives of our wounded service members. This year’s keynote will tell the story … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Wound Treatments

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Improved Outcomes in Wound Management- Wound Treatments A review of basic principles of wound haling, wound assessment, multidisciplinary approaches, and more. Identify indications for treatment selection. List precautions and contraindications for treatments.   1.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

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Free CE for OT- The Emotional Aspects of Caregiving and Solutions to Deal With Them

Posted on December 12, 2015 by

Understanding the Emotional Aspects of Caregiving– Caregiving can be an emotionally intense experience. Many caregivers can experience negative feelings, which they may bury or deny; doing this can lead to unhealthy emotional and physical, states. If you are a caregiver, or … Continue reading →

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Dizziness in Elders- Free CE for Occupational Therapists

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Dizziness in Elders– Defined and Differentiated- At one time or other, most people have experienced dizziness, one of the vaguest complaints health professionals face in practice, because what each person calls dizziness differs greatly. Some describe it as poor balance, … Continue reading →

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Home Safety for Seniors- Free CE for OT

Posted on October 3, 2015 by

Home Safety for Seniors– If you’re worried about the safety of your older adult clients at home, it could be for good reason. Falls are among the leading causes of injury and death at home. Simple home modifications can reduce accidents … Continue reading →

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Free CE for OT- Hospice and Palliative Care

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

Supporting Families through Hospice and Palliative Care No family looks forward to facing the end of life with a loved one. Challenges for family caregivers run the gamut from physical and emotional strain to psychological stress. This web seminar will … Continue reading →

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Recovering From Long Lie Time After a Fall- Free CEUs for OT

Posted on July 28, 2015 by

Complications Resulting from Long Lie Times After a Fall – Falls in older adults have become an epidemic problem that jeopardizes seniors’ chances to live independently. Every year in the U.S., one out of three people age 65 and over … Continue reading →

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The Role of Timing in the Brain- Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Posted on June 15, 2015 by

Introduction to Clinical Application of IM– This informative presentation will challenge you to think about the effectiveness & efficiency of the services you provide to your patients and students. There are numerous peer-reviewed clinical studies that clarify the role of timing … Continue reading →

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome- Free AOTA CEU for Occupational Therapists

Posted on May 13, 2015 by

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome List all of the criteria required to establish work-relatedness for an occupational disease. Describe the risk factors that may help prevent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Understand the symptoms and signs of CRPS. Explain the treatment … Continue reading →

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