Available Continuing Education Courses

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Beyond the Basics for Treating Arthritis

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

With nearly 60 million adults living with a form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, occupational therapists can play a pivotal role on the health care team. With OT skills and knowledge grounded in general joint protection principles, we can provide patient education that can have a lifelong effect on an arthritis patient’s prognosis and ability to self-manage their condition.

This 2-hour live webinar will provide an overview of how OT can help patients improve their occupational performance during daily tasks and routines with treatment interventions that can be implemented immediately.

Applying Joint Protection to Daily Routines

Available Now On-Demand in the AOTA store

With nearly 60 million adults living with a form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, occupational therapists can play a pivotal role on the health care team. With OT skills and knowledge grounded in general joint protection principles, we can provide patient education that can have a lifelong effect on an arthritis patient’s prognosis and ability to self-manage their condition.

This live webinar will provide an overview of how OT can take joint protection principles to the next level to help patients apply these measures to daily tasks and improve overall occupational performance and quality of life.

AOTA Members: $29.95/Nonmembers: $34.95

Understanding Fibromyalgia

Available Now On-Demand in the AOTA store

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects approximately 4 million adults in the U.S. The widespread pain causes chronic pain, fatigue and other symptoms that result in a decreased quality of life. Often, fibromyalgia is a secondary diagnosis seen in rehab settings and can be overlooked.

This live webinar will help you gain an understanding of fibromyalgia and how occupational therapists can play a pivotal role in its treatment and the overall performance outcomes of those living with it.

AOTA Members: $29.95/Nonmembers: $34.95

Holistic Treatment Planning for Arthritis

Available Now On-Demand in the AOTA store

Occupational therapists play a significant role in improving the quality of care for clients by treating arthritis as a primary diagnosis and developing a collaborative approach to evaluation and treatment planning. Through a thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation, therapists can empower patients to take a more active role in identifying and achieving meaningful goals for treatment planning.

This on-demand webinar will help OTs/PTs develop a foundation for treatment planning with patients with arthritis that you can implement into your practice immediately to improve the occupational performance and overall well-being for all patients with arthritis. AOTA Members: $29.95/Nonmembers: $34.95

Occupational Therapist & AOTA webinar attendee of “Holistic Treatment Planning for Arthritis”

“Thank you for the excellent reminder of our value to patients with arthritis.”

Occupational Therapist & AOTA webinar attendee of “Holistic Treatment Planning for Arthritis”

“Resources provided were great- thank you!”

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