Many of the people we serve are vulnerable to mistreatment, as they depend on others to provide for their basic needs. Occupational therapists are ethically and legally mandated to observe and recognize signs of possible abuse, and to report concerns of suspected mistreatment to the appropriate authorities. Completion of these modules will help you to become more confident and effective in this crucial professional role.
Facilitate clients’ participation in school, work, and the community by learning ways to make environments and activities accessible. These cutting-edge articles will show you how.
Yoga is a natural approach to pain and stress reduction, and a “cool” activity that clients can enjoy in a variety of non-clinical settings. Learn concepts and techniques to help you to bring this ancient, yet very contemporary therapeutic medium into your OT practice.
Diversity and teamwork are hallmarks of today’s workplace. These articles will help to hone your understanding of what it means to perform as a team member, and will facilitate your development of effective communication habits and skills when interfacing with colleagues of different backgrounds and temporal or professional cultures.
In today’s diverse society, cultural competence is more a journey than a destination. These courses offer information, perspectives, and approaches to working with clients and colleagues respectfully and effectively.
Today’s OT focuses on facilitating clients’ participation and independence through phases of life. These articles outline ways to provide quality services to older adults who strive to remain in their own homes and communities as they cope with changing health needs and acquired disability. As we provide home-based services, we assume increased responsibility for screening and referral for health and mental health needs. These top-rated modules describe ways to support health, while monitoring and responding when health is compromised.
Focuses on facilitating clients’ participation and independence at all phases of life. These articles outline ways to provide quality services to older adults who strive to remain in their own homes and communities, as they cope with changing health needs and acquired disability. As we provide home-based services, we assume increased responsibility for screening and referral for health and mental health needs. These top-rated modules describe ways to support health, while monitoring and responding when health is compromised.
Pediatric therapists working in acute care, rehabilitation, and school systems treat children with a wide array of health problems. The modules in this bundle give diagnostic specific information that provides readers with an understanding of disease, functional implications, and best practice interventions.