Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists
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WELCOME! We are proud to sponsor this educational initiative, dedicated to providing the free Occupational Therapist CEUs, CME, & contact hours required by many state boards for Occupational Therapy license renewal. Check back often for new free Occupational Therapist courses that are posted frequently. Through extensive content review, our staff approves OT CEU courses that are AOTA accredited.
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Fall-Related Brain Injury in Older Adults: Focus on Prevention–Discuss the prevalence and incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to falls in older adults & the impact of fall-related TBIs on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Describe age-related changes that increase risk for falls/TBI in older adults & the types of (TBI) that may occur secondary to a fall. Identify common fall related risk factors. Describe methods of identifying signs/symptoms related to TBI. Discuss evidence-based interventions in managing older adults following TBI. 1.0 Free CEUs
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 plan for patients with CRPS. 1.0 Free CEUs Engaging Older Adults in Evidence Based Fall Prevention- Describe the multi-factorial etiology of falls. Identify clinical strategies, useful in any setting, to increase the likelihood that clinicians and older adults will integrate fall prevention behaviors into daily practice. 1.0 Free CEUs |
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Featured Free CME of the Month NEW! Home Modifications 101: Kitchen Modifications for Older Adults- Identify environmental barriers to independence within the kitchen. Identify equipment available in the marketplace that follows universal design principles when recommending kitchen modifications for aging in place. Apply appropriate client centered modifications to enhance independence. Recommend appropriate modifications in order to proactively design a kitchen environment that supports meal preparation abilities throughout the aging process. 1.0 Free CEUs
Diabetes and Fall Risk: Special Considerations in Improving Quality of Life for Older Adults– Identify the problem: review demographics of diabetes and falls in older adults. Discuss the medical and psychosocial complications of diabetes. Review evidenced based preventive care for older adults. Emphasize the critical importance of ‘geriatric syndrome’ identification and management. Present the literature review of increased risk of falls in people with diabetes. Discuss diabetes management with special considerations for older adults. Discuss fall prevention strategies. Identify partnerships for management of fall risk for people with diabetes: focus on patient self-management. 1.5 Free Contact Hours
Assessing Outcomes Vital to Independent Living in Late Life- Discuss the context for late life functional assessment. Discuss the context for late life functional assessment. Describe the limitations of traditional functional assessment methods. Explain the advantages of contemporary methods of functional assessment. 1.0 Free Contact Hours HIV/AIDS Treatment- Identify the clinical stages of HIV. Discuss AIDS-defining conditions. Describe elements of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Summarize which coinfections are common among patients with HIV. 1.0 Free Contact Hours Zika Virus (ZIKV)- Outline the historical emergence of Zika virus from Africa to the Americas.Explain the way in which the Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits the Zika virus.Describe the usual clinical signs and symptoms of Zika viral infection. Relate the factors involved in the preliminary diagnosis of Zika viral disease. Describe how Zika infection is confirmed biologically in humans. Discuss the usual treatment options for a person infected with Zika virus. Outline several prevention measures currently in use to combat the spread of Zika virus. 2.0 Free CEUs |
Introduction to Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) and Huntington's Disease- Describe the genetic nature of Huntington’s diseaseDiscuss disease progression and symptomology. Distinguish HD from other motor or neurodegenerative diseases. Explain the pharmacological interventions available for some symptoms of HD. Describe the role of the occupational therapy practitioner with regard to improving quality of life for the person with HD. 1.0 Free Contact Hours
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 disease. Create a comprehensive checklist for home safety in people with Huntington’s disease 1.0 Free Contact Hours
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 disease. Describe some of the respiratory difficulties commonly associated with Huntington’s disease. Discuss safe positioning options for clients during various stages of Huntington’s disease. Identify options to assist caregivers as they provide support for family members or friends with Huntington’s disease. 1.0 Free Contact Hours
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 disease. Create a comprehensive checklist for home safety in people with Huntington’s disease 1.0 Free Contact Hours
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 disease. Describe some of the respiratory difficulties commonly associated with Huntington’s disease. Discuss safe positioning options for clients during various stages of Huntington’s disease. Identify options to assist caregivers as they provide support for family members or friends with Huntington’s disease. 1.0 Free Contact Hours
Shoulder Rehab 114– Summarize the relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit(GIRD), SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder micro-instability. Effectively diagnose SLAP tears, posterior impingement, scapula dyskinesis and shoulder mico-instability using screening and clinical tests. Cite common pitching pathomechanics and describe their association with specific elbow injuries. Paraphrase the peel back model for SLAP tears. Relate proper pitching biomechanics with injury prevention strategies for the adolescent overhead athlete. 1.0 Free CEUs
Complications Resulting from Long Lie Times After a Fall – Discuss the statistics on the incidence and prevalence of falls and their impact on seniors. Review the physiologic changes of aging that predispose an older adult to falls. Identify screening tools for falls history and risk identification. Discuss the serious health consequences than can result from long lie times after a fall. Explain the benefits of preventing long lie times for older adults and their caregivers. Discuss the role of health care professionals and organizations in falls prevention and preventing long lie times. 1.0 Free CEUs
The Wounded Warrior and the Art of Independence: 2014 AOTA Conference Welcome & Keynote- 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 of three wounded warriors and their unique individual experiences with occupational therapy. Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, Sergeant Monte Bernardo, and Corporal Tim Donley each lost multiple limbs and have overcome their injuries in different ways. In a panel discussion, they will talk about their individual fears after they were injured and what their lives have been like since. They will also discuss the unique relationship with their OT and how, as a team, they were able to realize the potential for the rest of their lives. 0.5 Free Contact Hours
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 to prevent and stop bullying. She’ll talk about what’s really going on in social hierarchies, and share effective ways occupational therapy practitioners can help all kids (and even adults) not just survive, but thrive, as they navigate social group dynamics. 0.5 Free Contact Hours
Complications Resulting from Long Lie Times After a Fall – Discuss the statistics on the incidence and prevalence of falls and their impact on seniors. Review the physiologic changes of aging that predispose an older adult to falls. Identify screening tools for falls history and risk identification. Discuss the serious health consequences than can result from long lie times after a fall. Explain the benefits of preventing long lie times for older adults and their caregivers. Discuss the role of health care professionals and organizations in falls prevention and preventing long lie times. 1.0 Free CEUs
The Wounded Warrior and the Art of Independence: 2014 AOTA Conference Welcome & Keynote- 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 of three wounded warriors and their unique individual experiences with occupational therapy. Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, Sergeant Monte Bernardo, and Corporal Tim Donley each lost multiple limbs and have overcome their injuries in different ways. In a panel discussion, they will talk about their individual fears after they were injured and what their lives have been like since. They will also discuss the unique relationship with their OT and how, as a team, they were able to realize the potential for the rest of their lives. 0.5 Free Contact Hours
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 to prevent and stop bullying. She’ll talk about what’s really going on in social hierarchies, and share effective ways occupational therapy practitioners can help all kids (and even adults) not just survive, but thrive, as they navigate social group dynamics. 0.5 Free Contact Hours
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