Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Educating the Caregivers of Persons with Huntington's Diseas

2017-03-21T13:44:00.000-04:00

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 CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Preparing the Home After Discharge From the Hospital

2017-01-16T12:00:00.000-05:00

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 situation, this web seminar will help to avoid unnecessary readmissions through preparing the home (and yourself) for the older adult’s return. Crucial aspects on what to expect the first day—and the first month—after they return home will also be detailed. Review reasons people are readmitted to hospital. Discuss ways to prepare early for an older adult’s return home from a hospital stay. Identify warning signs in the first hours and days of returning home. Pinpoint the best transitional care points for an older adult’s first 30 days back at home.. Review results of a pilot study. Discuss resources .

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 2/7/17

Promoting Home Safety in Huntington's Disease

2016-12-16T12:00:00.000-05:00

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 CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Intro to Huntington's Disease

2016-11-08T12:00:00.000-05:00

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 of OT practitioners. The mission and purpose of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America is also reviewed. -Huntington’s disease is discussed from the perspective of what a community based practitioner needs to know about the disease in order to consult with and offer therapy to persons with HD. Describe the genetic nature of Huntington’s disease. Discuss 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 CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Huntington's Disease Society of America

Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's

2016-10-03T14:05:00.000-04:00

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 cures, this session emphasizes the dignity of individuals with dementia, and highlights care strategies that can help them live a more fulfilling life. This unique approach to person-centered care helps caregivers to cope with the difficulties of caregiving, and teaches how to successfully manage behaviors and positively engage clients or loved ones.

1.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 11/7/16

Seniors and Driving

2016-07-28T13:57:00.000-04:00

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 crisis—an accident or another unfortunate incident. This web seminar can help senior care professionals educate families about the importance of developing a plan to help an older adult move out of the driver’s seat while remaining engaged with their friends, family and community.

1.0 Free Ceus for Occupational Therapists

Expires 8/8/16

Insights Into Preventing Bullying

2016-05-13T12:39:00.000-04:00

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 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 CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Medication Management for Seniors

2016-04-15T13:04:00.000-04:00

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 potential health risks. Discover the ways medication can jeopardize an older adult’s health and independence. Learn about a solutions guide created by Home Instead that could help families and their older loved ones pinpoint potential threats and start the conversations that can potentially lead to effective solutions

1.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 5/2/16

Wounded Warriors & the Art of Independence

2016-02-19T12:15:00.000-05:00

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 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 diff erent 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 CEUs for Occuaptional Therapists

Wound Managment for OTs

2016-01-20T13:36:00.002-05:00

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

The Emotional Aspects of Caregiving and How to Deal With Them

2015-12-12T12:27:00.000-05:00

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 work with someone who is, this web seminar will help identify the difficult feelings and emotions that can arise from caregiving, and offer solutions to deal with them.

1.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Free until 1/11/16

Dizziness In Elders

2015-10-25T13:15:00.000-04:00

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, lightheadedness, wooziness or spinning, while others may say they feel as if they are about to faint. Trying to put into words what they are feeling can be difficult. All of this leads to the word “dizziness” being nearly useless as a one-word description. To properly care for patients with dizziness, care providers need to be able to differentiate the types of symptoms — vertigo, disequilibrium (unsteadiness, imbalance), near syncope (lightheadedness), central dizziness and nonspecific dizziness — especially reported dizziness in older adults. Differentiate among the types of dizziness. Describe age-related and pathologic causes of dizziness in older adults. Outline the essential elements in the assessment of patients with dizziness and in the implementation of interventions, including rationales.

1.0 Free AOTA Contact Hours for Occupational Therapists

Expires 11/21/15

Gannet Education

This course is FREE of charge courtesy of OnCourse Learning and Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Home Safety for Seniors

2015-10-03T13:05:00.000-04:00

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 for older adults living at home. Molly Carpenter will outline the many ways eldercare professionals can help educate families about safeguarding older adults living at home. Also detailed will be a home safety checklist and affordable home fixes.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Free until 10/12/15

Hospice & Palliative Care

2015-08-28T10:46:00.000-04:00

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 provide eldercare professionals resources and strategies to share with families to educate them about hospice and palliative care, and help them better cope with the physical, emotional and psychological stress of dealing with end-of-life issues.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 9/8/15

Recovering From Long Lie Times After A Fall

2015-07-28T11:09:00.000-04:00

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 will fall. Close to 50 percent of older adults can’t get up from a fall without help. Lying on the floor for an extended period of time can lead to serious complications including pressure ulcers, rhabdomyolysis, pneumonia, hypothermia, dehydration, and even death. The first line of defense in falls safety is to prevent falls, but the reality is not all falls can be prevented. The second line of defense is to prevent long lie times after the fall which can lead to these serious health complications which negatively impact the quality of life for seniors and are costly to the healthcare system. This presentation describes the complications that can result from long lie times after a fall. A healthcare professional will be able to use the information in their conversation with older adults to help them understand the importance of having a plan to get up safely after a fall and to have a way to call for quick assistance. 1.Discuss the statistics on the incidence and prevalence of falls and their impact on seniors. 2. Review the physiologic changes of aging that predispose an older adult to falls. 3. Identify screening tools for falls history and risk identification. 4. Discuss the serious health consequences than can result from long lie times after a fall. 5. Explain the benefits of preventing long lie times for older adults and their caregivers. 6. Discuss the role of health care professionals and organizations in falls prevention and preventing long lie times.

1.5 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

The Role of Timing in the Brain

2015-06-15T12:24:00.000-04:00

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 in the brain (or what is referred to as temporal processing) to a wide array of human cognitive & motor abilities in both children and adults, including attention/concentration, working memory, executive functions (planning, organizing, self-evaluating, self-control), cognitive processing and speed, speech production and auditory processing, language, reading, learning, and motor control/coordination. You will learn the importance of addressing underlying deficits in timing & rhythm to improve neural efficiency in order to accelerate and exceed expected outcomes. The Interactive Metronome is a patented intervention that improves timing in the brain & body. An overview of the clinical application of Interactive Metronome relevant to a variety of allied health and educational disciplines will be discussed.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Interactive Metronome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

2015-05-13T13:52:00.000-04:00

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 for Occupational Therapists

FlexCEUs

Depression- An Overview

2015-03-25T11:53:00.000-04:00

Depression- Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression is a common but serious illness. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. Medications, psychotherapies, and other methods can effectively treat people with depression. This free introductory course provides an overview to the various forms of depression, including signs and symptoms, co-existing conditions, causes, gender and age differences, and diagnosis and treatment options.
1. Describe the various forms and symptoms of depression
2. List illnesses that often co-exist with depression
3. Name various factors that can cause depression
4. Identify types of medications that are commonly used to treat depression
5. Describe the two main types of psychotherapy that are effective in treating depression

1.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

PDR Resources

Mind, Body & Soul- Caring for the Senior Citizen

2015-02-17T12:00:00.000-05:00

Caring for the Entire Senior - Mind, Body and Soul- For anyone concerned about an aging parent, it is critical to learn about the physical and emotional signs of aging, such as loss of energy or changes in mood that can inadvertently increase the risk of an older adult losing their independence. Molly Carpenter will outline these signs, as well as signals designed to attract attention and environmental clues that might point to cognitive decline. This webinar will also cover suggestions for engaging an older adults’ mind, body and spirit, as well as fears older adults harbor about aging and how to address them.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 3/7/15

Ebola Virus Disease

2015-02-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

Ebola Virus Disease- Describe the history of Ebola outbreaks in Africa since 1976. State three initial symptoms and five subsequent signs and symptoms associated with Ebola viral infection. List the three ways in which Ebola is transmitted among humans during an outbreak. Explain the three components of standard supportive therapy for treatment of Ebola infection. Discuss the main issue associated with the use of vaccines and therapeutics such as ZMapp for the treatment of Ebola virus disease in West Africa. State four ways in which the CDC is responding to issues of workplace safety in the United States.

4.0 Free CEUs for Occupational Therapists

A Train Education

Conflict Resolution- the 50/50 Rule

2015-01-12T12:00:00.000-05:00

Solving Communication Issues within Families- Sibling relationships and the quality of an older adult’s care can be at risk due to unresolved family conflicts, but with the approaches outlined in this webinar, caregiving can make families stronger. This webinar will outline the 50/50 Rule, a new program designed to help adult siblings improve communication skills and better care for aging parents. Learn practical tips to open discussions between adult siblings to help them improve communication skills, develop teamwork, make decisions together and divide the workload involved in caring for aging parents.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 2/3/15

Improving Communication with an Elderly Client

2014-12-11T12:00:00.000-05:00

Communicating With the Elderly
Recognize the benefits of good communication skills.
Explore the special communication needs of the elderly.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

This course also offers Free CEUs for OTAs

Care 2 Learn

Age-Friendly Communities

2014-11-11T12:55:00.000-05:00

Creating Aging-Friendly Communities- Andrew Scharlach, professor of social welfare at the University of California, Berkeley, presents the latest thinking about the conceptualization and creation of age-friendly communities, and defines what they are, whom they are for, and how they can be created. Also included is a discussion about whether or not age-friendly communities are even desirable or possible. After examining the underlying conceptualizations of age-friendly communities, this web seminar explores the characteristics of “age-friendliness,” follows with a critical examination of approaches that help communities become more age-friendly, and closes by addressing the complexities and controversies involved in creating livable communities for people of all ages.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 11/17/14

Diabetes in Older Adults

2014-11-01T11:40:00.001-04:00

Understanding Diabetes in Older Adults Diabetes affects millions of Americans. Molly Carpenter details some of the risk factors, as well as how to prevent or delay onset of the disease. There will also be tips on how to manage diabetes so that you, your loved one or your clients can live a normal, active lifestyle and avoid complications.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Expires 11/10/14

Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Treatments for Chronic Pain

2014-09-05T12:00:00.000-04:00

Chronic Pain- Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. Because chronic (long term) pain can be resistant to many medical treatments and can cause serious problems, people who suffer from chronic pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This fact sheet provides basic information on chronic pain and “what the science says” about the effectiveness of CAM therapies that many people with chronic pain use.
Identify the most prevalent chronic pain diagnoses and conditions that may be associated with them.
Demonstrate knowledge of 'what the science says' about the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches that are utilized by many people with chronic pain.
Demonstrate familiarity with the guidelines from the National Clearinghouse of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for guiding people who are considering choosing CAM approaches to help alleviate their chronic pain.

1.0 Free AOTA CEUs for Occupational Therapists

Offered by Flex CEUs