Available Continuing Education Courses
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Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis and rheumatic diseases affect nearly 60 million people in the U.S. Learn more about some of the prevalent types and some functional therapeutic interventions to help patients improve ADLs and decrease symptoms and pain.
This is a 6 hour on-demand course through Summit Professional Education.
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Beyond the Basics: Treating Arthritis
Patients with arthritis can benefit from interventions beyond addressing joint pain. Learn why it’s important to address sleep, fatigue and mental health in your treatment plan.
This is a 2-hour on-demand webinar offered through Summit Professional Education.
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Understanding Fibromyalgia
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.
This webinar is available on demand through AOTA. 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.”
“The instructor’s knowledge in this area is off the charts! She has had to deal with arthritis herself for many years and is dedicating her career to help others help themselves navigate through arthritis and rheumatic diseases. She is very professional, yet down-to-earth in her presentation style, which makes it easier to learn.”
Attendee of “Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases Functional Interventions” 6-hour course:
“The presenter was fabulous. She was engaging and used applicable real-life stories to help supplement information.”
“My favorite Summit course to date! The presenter's openness in sharing her personal journey was a wonderful addition. Enjoyed the photos of friends to see ways to modify daily activities.”
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Applying Joint Protection to Daily Routines
Occupational therapists play a pivotal role on the rheumatology 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 webinar will provide an overview of how OT can help patients apply these measures to daily tasks and improve quality of life.
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Building an Evaluation & Treatment Plan for Patients with Arthritis
This course will help you build an evaluation process for treatment planning in patients with arthritis that you can implement into your practice immediately. Clinicians will optimize their ability to create practical, functional goals using evaluation tools and forms obtained through this workshop and improve the occupational performance and overall well-being of patients with arthritis.
This is a 2-hour course available on-demand through Summit Professional Education.
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Holistic Treatment Planning for Arthritis
Through a thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation, OTs can empower patients with arthritis and rheumatic diseases to take an 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 to improve overall well-being for all patients with arthritis.
This is an on-demand webinar available through AOTA.
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Available Summit Professional Education Courses
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