This course provides a broad overview of diversity and inclusivity awareness and cultural competency pertaining to persons who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) for occupational therapy practitioners, which include occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

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At one time or another during their education or practice experience, most occupational therapy practitioners hear the statement, “If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.” In most practice settings, occupational therapy practitioners are expected to complete some type of documentation required by their place of employment, practice setting, and/or licensure requirements. Proper documentation provides suitable records of client contact, evaluation, and interventions that offer client information from an occupational...

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Definitions of “childhood cancer” may vary, depending on the geographical location and system referenced. This course will focus primarily on the needs of PCS ages 0-14 years, as described by the NCI (2020a). The term “survivor” will be used to describe an individual “from the time of diagnosis until the end of life” as guided by the NCI (2020a). References and recommendations will also apply to adolescent and young...

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According to 64B11-5.001 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), it is required that Florida occupational therapy practitioners complete several mandatory subjects as part of their 26 hours of approved continuing education per biennium. 64B11-5.001(7) states, “as part of the twenty-six (26) hours of continuing education required herein for licensure renewal, each licensee shall attend a two (2) hour Board approved course on laws and rules covering Chapters 456 and...

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 The purpose of this course is to provide licensed practitioners with information concerning the current state of medical errors, the impact of medical errors on the safety of patients, and the importance of establishing and working in a culture of safety. Contributing causes and types of medical errors are reviewed. Strategies to reduce or prevent medical errors, and improve patient outcomes, are presented. Methods to identify, analyze, and report...

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How does one define leadership? Is it based on a ranked status, formal education and training, or seniority? Is it based on context, culture, desire, or opportunity? The tried-and-true question is often raised: What is leadership? A single definition of leadership is futile because it is dependent on the relationship between the “leader” and “follower”; thus, leadership can come in all shapes and sizes (McCleskey, 2014).