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In an ever-evolving field that is designed to meet the needs of society, occupational therapists are expected to commit to continuing education in order to best serve our clients.  In fact, to maintain certification with the NBCOT, it is required to complete at least 36 units of continuing education at renewal (every three years).  The price of CEUs, however, can be hefty and traditional opportunities can be time-consuming for a busy therapist.  This blog entry will cover a variety of free CEU occupational therapy CEUs and opportunities for occupational therapists that can be accessed virtually. ...

Handwriting games use a multisensory approach by asking the client to step into the teacher role, using a document camera, and isolating visual-motor skills....

Biopsychosocial assessment is a counseling survey used to uncover the sources of a person’s thoughts, feelings and behavior. Learn how to use this assessment....

Occupational therapy games including a client-choice game; world record challenge; search and finds; scavenger hunts; Pictionary; Simon Says; mazes; sequencing; and bingo will be reviewed in this blog post....

Telehealth training is a valuable tool for all types of therapists. Learn about telehealth training options, including free courses....

Teletherapy fine motor activities? Is this possible? The answer is yes! Interventions include origami, drawing, beading, stickers, putty and tongs....

When does a therapist have to break confidentiality? Confidentiality is sacred in psychotherapy but there are times you may need to break it. Find out why....

This blog entry will cover adult occupational therapy assessments including: The COPM, Berg Balance Scale, MoCA, the Kettle Test, Nine-hole peg test, ACLS, FIM and AMPS.The practice setting and context of occupational therapy for adults varies widely. From geriatrics to physical disabilities, and acute rehabilitation to mental health, client needs, occupational profile, goals, and length of stay will vary greatly. As will the occupational therapy assessments you select. Some settings will call for a very complex evaluation with multiple assessments, while others may only allow for a 15 minute informal screen. Below are selected assessment tools that can be used with a diverse range of clients. ...

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