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Pediatric occupational therapy has a wide range of specialties. Use of standardized tests in the evaluation process is examined as well as configuration of statistical aspects for scoring standardized tests. Various standardized tests are portrayed and categorized as to the field of assessment the test is intended. This course aims to provide evaluation methods and treatment strategies for the following common fields: sensory integration, visual perception, prewriting and handwriting...

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Even for seasoned healthcare professional there is an abundance to learn about the upper extremities. Having a foundation for anatomy, physiology, evaluation, treatment, problem solving, home exercise program, and precautions is essential for thorough and great care for our patients. Different universities may focus on one sector of a health care profession’s domains more than others leaving the healthcare professional feeling underprepared in the orthopedic sector. Experienced professionals that...

Course Description:

Even for seasoned healthcare professional there is an abundance to learn about the upper extremities. Having a foundation for anatomy, physiology, evaluation, treatment, problem solving, home exercise program, and precautions is essential for thorough and great care for our patients. Different universities may focus on one sector of a health care profession’s domains more than others leaving the healthcare professional feeling underprepared in the orthopedic sector. Experienced professionals that...

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The realm of pediatric occupational therapy can be daunting. How do we help these children improve foundational components to success to they can progress? These are a few questions I have asked mysself, and I have found that if we understand pediatric visual perception as a base, then we can really help those we serve. We can know how to help a student who cannot remember his ABC's, is...

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The realm of pediatric occupational therapy can be daunting. Through experience, I have found that many children we serve in pediatrics are experiencing some sort of sensory integration dysfunction. If we have a more thorough knowledge base of sensory integration, we can more fully help those we serve, including children and their caregivers. 

This course will help us clearly define sensory integration and receive an introduction to...

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Stroke is one of the most commonly seen diagnoses in hospitals, subacute, acute, outpatient centers and home health. No matter what sector of rehabilitation you currently work in, this course will help you develop a well-rounded understanding of CVA including background information, causes, effects of stroke based on location of occlusion, risk factors, medical management following stroke, procedures for evaluation and treatment, and research. The majority of the course...

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It is becoming more and more common to have patients of Hispanic or Spanish descent who are not able to effectively communicate in English.  A clinician who is able to educate and assist a patient who only speaks Spanish is an extremely valuable asset to the hospital or clinic setting.

This course will provide a professional the tools and education to communicate with their patients, and therefore...

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Many patients in a hospital or outpatient setting have multiple medical conditions. A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology gives healthcare professionals the skills and knowledge needed to improve the quality of life of their patient by facilitating a systemic view of a patient’s condition.

There are times when health professionals treat and address a patient’s needs only in the health arena they are used to. However,...

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There is so much that a person can experience after a TBI. As clinicians, we get to help restore as much function as possible through rehabilitative and compensatory techniques. TBI is a commonly seen diagnosis in hospitals, subacute, acute, outpatient centers and home health. No matter what sector of rehabilitation you currently work in, this course will help you develop a well-rounded understanding of TBI including epidemiology, pathophysiology,clinical picture,...

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“Degenerative disorders of CNS” is usually a topic of solemnity for healthcare professionals. Can we actually make a difference and help improve the lives of our patients who have been diagnosed with one of these diseases? Yes! Through research, it has been shown that we can indeed help our patients and their families during this difficult time of decline.

The degenerative diseases of the central nervous...