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Documentation: An Opportunity to Advocate for Your Patient
Presented by Trisha Salome, PT, DPT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4858Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will address the rationale behind having top-notch documentation and provide education on making your documentation a tool to advocate for your patients. The course will cover ethics of documentation, goal writing, and measuring progress in difficult situations such as palliative care or maintenance therapy.

Caregiving For The Spinal Cord Injury Patient
Presented by Alaena McCool, MS, OTR/L, CPAM
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #4921Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course will explore how to identify caregiver challenges, as well as resources and creative problem-solving solutions available for caregivers and patients with spinal cord injuries. Case studies will be discussed at the end of the course to engage providers to think critically and ask questions to advance our treatment plans.

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Overview for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4864Level: Introductory1 Hour
An overview for healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Characteristics of the dementias, such as symptoms, progression, and how they are diagnosed, are described. Care planning strategies for improving communication with patients and families, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, and promoting independence are also discussed.

Balance Training In Adults: 30 Practical Ideas & Interventions for PTs and OTs
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4807Level: Introductory2 Hours
PTs and OTs have the tools and the education to address balance and fall prevention head-on. They just need to pick up the right weapons to slay the predator at the door. Join this passionate presenter in exploring 30 practical ideas and interventions for making balance training amazing.

Alzheimer’s 101: An Overview for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP, Jennifer Loehr, MA, CCC-SLP
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4823Level: Introductory2 Hours
An overview of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for healthcare professionals. Strategies for assessment and diagnosis, improving communication with patients, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, care planning and promoting independence are discussed. Methods for supporting family and caregivers are also described.

Resistance Training and HIIT: Implications for Sarcopenia and Longevity
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4767Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Age-related sarcopenia has become an emerging concern among healthcare providers. Recent research suggests a strong correlation between muscle mass and longevity. This presentation discusses the evidence behind this growing concern along with potential interventions such as resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

12 Ways to Progress any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 2
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded WebinarText/Transcript
Course: #4786Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas for progressing every exercise, activity and movement. This is part 2 of a 2 part webinar.

Secondary Supports: It’s All In The Angles!
Presented by Michelle Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4808Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Wheelchair seating systems often include secondary supports including pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps. This course will explore secondary supports and appropriate clinical applications, as well as what to do when secondary supports are required, and team members have restraint concerns. Case studies will be included.

12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement. Part 1
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded WebinarText/Transcript
Course: #4781Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas for progressing every exercise, activity, and movement. This is part 1 of a 2-part webinar.

Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)
Presented by Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Text/Transcript
Course: #4844Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment is initiated using SBIRT, a technique incorporating Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral for Intervention.

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