Cancer Resources
Mesothelioma Hope
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/mesothelioma/
Childrens Resources
Beacon Acadamy
Medical Doctors
Craig M. Wax, DO
http://healthisnumberone.com/
Laural Pediatrics
https://laurelpediatrics.advocaredoctors.com/
Senior Resources
Washington Township Senior Center
https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/departments/senior_center/index.php
Glassboro Senior Center
https://www.glassboro.org/parks-recreation
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
American Occupational Therapy Association – www.aota.org
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
AOTA’s major programs and activities are directed toward assuring the quality of occupational therapy services; improving consumer access to health care services, and promoting the professional development of members. AOTA educates the public and advances the profession by providing resources, setting standards, and serving as an advocate to improve health care.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: www.nbcot.org
What you need to know to maintain your NBCOT credentials.
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association– http://www.njota.org/
Membership applications, conference details and resources for NJ based occupational therapists and assistants.
Occupational Therapy Advisory Council: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/occup/
State licensure regulation as well as initial and renewal license information is found at this location
OT Connections – http://otconnections.aota.org/
An online forum where you will find OT colleagues from around the world chatting about current practice ideas!
PHYSICAL THERAPY
American Physical Therapy Association – www.apta.org
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is an individual membership professional organization representing physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy’s role in the nation’s health care system.
Physical Therapy Advisory Council: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pt/
State licensure regulation as well as initial and renewal license information is found at this location
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – www.asha.org
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively.
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/aud/
State licensure regulation as well as initial and renewal license information is found at this location
The Health Care Professional Responsibility and Reporting Enhancement Act requires that a criminal history record background check must be conducted for all health care professionals licensed or certified by the Division of Consumer Affairs. More information can be found here:
http://njconsumeraffairs.gov/aud/apps/healthcare_act.pdf
Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools- http://www.asha.org/policy/PI2010-00317/
MISCELLANEOUS WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS, RESOURCES, BLOGS, ETC.
TOYS AND THERAPY PRODUCTS
- General equipment, toys, games, etc.:
Abilitations: https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/xxssi_ibeCategoryPage.jsp?docName=V700839&minisite=10206
Flaghouse: http://www.flaghouse.com/
Fun and Function: therapeutic games, toys, equipment- http://funandfunction.com/
Playing with Words: http://www.playingwithwords365.com/2012/03/12-sites-where-i-get-free-therapy-materials/
Pocket Full of Therapy: therapeutic games, toys, equipment- http://www.pfot.com/
South Paw Enterprises: a catalog of products, games, toys and books- http://www.southpawenterprises.com/
Speaking of Speech: http://www.speakingofspeech.com/Materials_Exchange.html
S and S Worldwide: http://www.ssww.com/
Super Duper: http://www.superduperinc.com/
Therapy Street: therapy games, toys, equipment http://therapystreetforkids.com/
Therapy Shoppe: therapy games, toys, equipment https://www.therapyshoppe.com/
Therapro: http://www.therapro.com/The-Recycling-Occupational-Therapist-Hundreds-of-Simple-Therapy-Materials-You-Can-Make-P321948.aspx
- Sensory Items:
Cozy Calm: http://www.cozycalm.com/
Sommerfly: http://www.sommerfly.com/Default.asp
Weighted Wearables: http://www.weightedwearables.com/
Take a Swing: http://takeaswing.com/
Sensory Edge: http://www.sensoryedge.com/
SI Focus Magazine: www.sifocus.com
- Speech and Language:
Janelle Publications: http://www.janellepublications.com/
Mayer Johnson: http://www.mayer-johnson.com/category/therapy-tools
Speech Corner: http://www.speechcorner.com/
Speech2Teach: http://www.speech2teach.com/
Super Duper Publications: http://www.superduperinc.com/
THERAPY BLOGS:
OT/PT:
ABC Therapeutics: http://abctherapeutics.blogspot.ca/
Adapted World: http://adaptedworld.wordpress.com/
Advance Magazine-OT: http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/ot_1/default.aspx
At 4 Education: http://at4education.wordpress.com/
Beyond Basic Play: http://beyondbasicplay.wordpress.com/
Gosh That’s Neat: http://www.goshthatsneat.com/
Kid PT: http://kidpt.com/blog/
Miss Awesomeness: http://blog.missawesomeness.com/
Momma OT: http://mamaot.com/
Occupational Therapy For Children: http://occupationaltherapyforchildren.over-blog.com/
OTs with Apps: http://otswithapps.com/
Pediatric OT: http://pediatricot.blogspot.ca/
Starfish Therapies: http://starfishtherapies.wordpress.com/
The Recycling OT: http://recyclingot.blogspot.ca/
Therapy Fun Zone: http://therapyfunzone.com/blog/
Therapy Fun 4 Kids: http://therapyfun4kids.blogspot.com/
We Can Do All Things: http://wecandoallthings.blogspot.com/
WiiHab: http://wiihabtherapy.blogspot.ca/
Your Therapy Source: http://yourtherapysource.com/blog1/
101 OT Ideas: http://101otideas.blogspot.ca/
SPEECH:
All 4 My Child: http://all4mychild.com/blog/
ASHA Sphere: http://blog.asha.org/2012/03/15/
Chapel Hill Snippets: http://chapelhillsnippets.blogspot.com/
Child Talk: http://www.talkingkids.org/
Cindy L. Meester: http://meesterc.wordpress.com/
Consonantly Speaking: http://consonantlyspeaking.com/
In Spontaneous Speech: http://cjmonty.wordpress.com/
Jull Kumas: http://jillkuzma.wordpress.com/
Live Love Speech: http://www.livelovespeech.com/
Play On Words: http://playonwords.com/
PT Think Tank: http://ptthinktank.com/
Smart Speech Therapy: http://www.smartspeechtherapy.com/blog/
Speak Listen Play: http://www.speaklistenplay.com/
Speech Room News: http://thespeechroomnews.com/
Speech Time Fun: http://speechtimefun.blogspot.com/
Speechy Musings: http://speechymusings.com/
Starfish Therapies: http://starfishtherapies.wordpress.com/
Sublime Speech: http://sublimespeech.blogspot.com/
Talk it Up: http://talkituptherapy.blogspot.com/
The Dynamic Duo: http://speech-specialed.blogspot.com/
The Learning Curve: http://slplearningcurve.blogspot.com/
Therapy App 411: http://www.therapyapp411.com/
The Speech Chic: http://speechchic.blogspot.com/
The Speech Guy: http://the-speechguy.com/
The Speech Ladies: http://thespeechladies.blogspot.com/
Superpower Speech: http://superpowerspeech.com/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
ADVOCACY/INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Center for Parent Information and Resources: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/
Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.cec.sped.org/404?item=%2fam%2ftemplate&user=extranet%5cAnonymous&site=website
Exceptional Parent: http://www.eparent.com/
IDEA Information: idea.ed.gov
Information on Special Education: www.wrightslaw.com
New Jersey Special Education Law: www.nj.gov/education/specialed/reg
New Jersey Parent Advocates: http://www.njparentadvocates.org/
New Jersey Parent Link: http://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/development/advocacy.html
Parent Pals: www.parentpals.com
Special Parent Advocacy Network: www.spannj.org
Special Ed Advocacy: www.specialed.about.com
Unicorn Children’s Foundation: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/
US Department of Education: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)
AAC Institute: http://www.aacinstitute.org/
AAC-RERC: http://aac-rerc.psu.edu/index.php/site/index
Abledata: http://www.closingthegap.com/
Ablenet:http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Assistive Technology Industry Association: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
Assistivetech: http://assistivetech.net/
Augmentative Communication, Inc.: http://www.augcominc.com/
Closing the Gap: http://www.closingthegap.com/
Enablemart: http://www.enablemart.com/
Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-resources
Special Education Technology British Columbia: http://www.setbc.org/
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources http://www.addresources.org/
CHADD-Children and Adult with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder http://www.chadd.org/
Outside the Box: http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/index/index.html
Additude Magazine: http://www.additudemag.com/ ADD/ADHD magazine
AUTISM/ASPERGERS
Autism Link www.autismlink.com
Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Today www.autismtoday.com
Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
Autism NJ www.autismnj.org
Autism Research www.autism.com
Autism Web www.autismweb.com
Autism Treatment Center of America http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association: www.ahany.org
Asperger’s Syndrome Resource www.tonyattwood.com.au
DIR/Floortime: http://www.icdl.com/DIR
Disability Scoop- www.disabilityscoop.com
Families for Early Autism Treatment: http://www.feat.org/
Healing Thresholds www.autism.healingthresholds.com
Parents of Autistic Children: www.poac.net
The SCERTS® Model, Education Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: http://www.scerts.com/
APRAXIA
Apraxia Kids www.apraxia-kids.org
The Speech Buddies Blog on Apraxia: http://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/speech-disorders/the-best-speech-therapy-resources-for-the-treatment-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech/
DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
ARC Organizations: http://www.thearc.org/
ARC of New Jersey: http://www.arcnj.org/
Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County: http://www.cpamc.org/
Complex Child E-Magazine: http://complexchild.com/
CP Parent http://www.cpparent.org/
Easter Seals: http://www.easterseals.com/
First Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey http://cerebralpalsy.org/
My Child at Cerebral Palsy http://cerebralpalsy.org/
Our-Kids http://www.our-kids.org/
Muscular Dystrophy Association: http://mda.org/
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation: http://www.umdf.org/site/c.8qKOJ0MvF7LUG/b.7929671/k.BDF0/Home.htm
DOWNS SYNDROME
Band of Angels http://www.bandofangels.com
Bringing Up Down Syndrome http://www.bringingupdownsyndrome.org/
Down Syndrome Association of Central NJ https://dsacnj.shutterfly.com/
National Downs Syndrome Society http://www.ndss.org/
National Association for Downs Syndrome http://www.nads.org/pages_new/facts.html
HEARING LOSS:
Deaf Linx: http://www.deaflinx.com/
Gallaudet University: http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc_center/information_and_resources/info_to_go/resources/resources_for_parents.html
Hearing Loss Association of America: http://www.hearingloss.org/content/parents-children-hearing-loss
Listen Up: http://www.listen-up.org/
Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss: http://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/resources-for-parents-of-children-with-hearing-loss
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Learning Disabilities Associations: www.ldanatl.org
LD Online: www.ldonline.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities: www.ncld.org
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
American Occupational Therapy Association http://www.aota.org/
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association http://www.njota.org/
PHYSICAL THERAPY
American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org/
New Jersey Physical Therapy Association http://www.aptanj.org/
SELECTIVE MUTISM/CHILDHOOD ANXIETY
Childhood Anxiety Network: http://www.childhoodanxietynetwork.org/
Smart Center: http://www.selectivemutismcenter.org/aboutus/WhatisSelectiveMutism
Selective Mutism Foundation http://www.selectivemutismfoundation.org/
SENSORY PROCESSING
Raising a Sensory Smart Child: http://www.sensorysmarts.com/
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation: http://www.spdnetwork.org/
Sensory Processing Disorder: www.sensory-processing-disorder.com
Sensory Resources: http://www.sensoryresources.com/
Sensory World: http://www.sensoryworld.com/
SI Focus Magazine: www.sifocus.com
The Alert Program®: www.alertprogram.com
The Out-of-Sync Child: www.out-of-sync-child.com
Zones of Regulation: www.zonesofregulation.com
SOCIAL STORIES/SOCIAL SKILLS
Social Thinking® (Michelle Garcia Winner): www.socialthinking.com
Social Stories-The Gray Center www.thegraycenter.org
Software for Social Skills: www.socialskillbuilder.com
Relation Development Intervention (RDI): www.rdiconnect.com
PBIS World http://www.pbisworld.com/tier-2/social-stories/
Model Me Kids: http://www.modelmekids.com/social-skills-training.html
SPEECH and LANGUAGE
ASHA – American Speech-Language- Hearing Association www.asha.org
New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association www.njsha.org
Communication Connects: http://communicationconnects.com/stories.asp
Judith Maginnis Kuster: http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster2/sptherapy.html
Playing with Words: http://www.playingwithwords365.com/
Reading is Fundamental: http://www.rif.org/
Speech and Language Development: http://www.speech-language-development.com/index.html
Speech and Language Kids: http://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/
Speech-Language Resources: http://www.speechlanguage-resources.com/
The Stuttering Foundationhttp://www.stutteringhelp.org/
TOYS AND THERAPY PRODUCTS
- General equipment, toys, games, etc.:
Pocket Full of Therapy: therapeutic games, toys, equipment- http://www.pfot.com/
Fun and Function: therapeutic games, toys, equipment- http://funandfunction.com/
South Paw Enterprises: a catalog of products, games, toys and books- http://www.southpawenterprises.com/
Therapy Street: therapy games, toys, equipment http://therapystreetforkids.com/
Therapy Shoppe: therapy games, toys, equipment https://www.therapyshoppe.com/
- Sensory Items:
Cozy Calm: http://www.cozycalm.com/
Sommerfly: http://www.sommerfly.com/Default.asp
Weighted Wearables: http://www.weightedwearables.com/
Take a Swing: http://takeaswing.com/
Sensory Edge: http://www.sensoryedge.com/
- Speech and Language:
Ablenet:http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Janelle Publications: http://www.janellepublications.com/
Mayer Johnson: http://www.mayer-johnson.com/category/therapy-tools
Speech Corner: http://www.speechcorner.com/
Speech2Teach: http://www.speech2teach.com/
Super Duper Publications: http://www.superduperinc.com/
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES:
American Childhood Cancer Organization: http://acco.org/
Canine Companions for Independence http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.3978475/k.3F1C/Canine_Companions_for_Independence.htm
Compassionate Friends http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
Continuing Education/Home Study Resources for OT, OTA, PT and SLP Professionals
CEU ONLINE REQUIREMENTS IN NEW JERSEY
Physical Therapists:
According to the New Jersey Board of PT Examiners New Jersey PTs and PTAs may complete up to 10 hours of their continuing education requirement through approved home study courses, and the remaining 20 hours must be completed via a live event.
New Jersey accepts 10 hours of online continuing education courses with a maximum of 2 hours per internet course.
Occupational Therapists and Assistants:
OT: No State CE Requirements – NBCOT accepts 36 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses for NBCOT Recertification (over the course of 3 years)
OTA: No State CE Requirements – NBCOT accepts 36 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses for NBCOT Recertification (over the course of 3 years)
Speech-Language Pathologists:
The NJ Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee requires that all its licensees complete twenty (20) credits of continuing professional education during the biennial period immediately preceding their current renewal application. Use of self-assessment study courses are considered an acceptable source for continuing education; however, licensees cannot apply an more than ten (10) education hours of home study for any two year licensing period.
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) requires 30 continuing education hours over a three year period to maintain Certification of Clinical Competence.
Home Study, Online or E-courses
A home study or e-course (short for electronic course) are “lectures” that are presented via the internet to your computer. They are also available as downloads, DVD’s and sometimes books, journal articles, etc. that are available for study and to obtain continuing education credits.
Since e-courses are not live lectures, you can “attend” them at any time and view the material at your own pace. Taking an e-course is very similar to reading a manual or book, except that the information is viewed on your computer screen. E-courses are often divided into several sections much like short chapters in a book. After beginning an e-course, you move from section to section until you have completed the course.
After completing the course, you take a multiple question test. Typically you will need to obtain a score of 80% to pass and earn credit. If you do not score 80% or better you are allowed to review the material and modify your answers until a score of 80% is reached. Once you have passed the test you will have the option of printing a certificate of completion. The certificate is proof that you have completed the course and earned the specified number of credits.
Online courses are not meant to replace group-learning seminars. However they are a great way to supplement knowledge on a topic and supplement CEUs for licensing requirements. All professional organizations, AOTA, ASHA and APTA offer online continuing education opportunities. Below is an additional list of resources that are often more cost effective and quick to complete.
Sampling of Available Home Study E-courses Online
Care2Learn
Website: http://www.care2learn.com/
Description: Company provides over 350 courses to therapists and nurses that primarily cover topics that range across the full spectrum of the long-term healthcare industry; however there are courses that are generic to all professional venues. Course topics include: AAC, Alzheimer’s, Conflict Resolution, Educational versus Clinical Evaluations, Ethics, Handwriting; Mental Health, Safety, Use of Group Intervention in the Educational Setting, etc.
Cost: The costs for the courses range from $23.95 to upwards of $200.00 depending on the number of CEU’s level of expertise, etc.
Additional Information: They also have a website http://www.putmebacktogether.com/ and LinkedIn Group: Put Me Back Together, that provides interesting information and articles for OT, PT and SLP professionals.
Home CEU Connection
Website: https://www.homeceuconnection.com/ceu/home
Description: Offers CEUs for physical therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, athletic trainers and certified strength and conditioning specialists. Course are organized by State license and discipline with information on approved courses by state and national accreditation (I.e. ASHA, AOTA, APTA, NBCOT)
Cost: costs are very varied…from $50.00 to upwards of $600.00. They offer bundle packages which are rather costly…
Additional Information: They have Share-A-Course options with the Seminars-On-Demand courses. Share-A-Course allows you to share a video course with a friend at a flat rate of $20 per contact
Dynamic Learning Online
Website: http://www.dynamic-online.com/
Description: Their courses are designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare and rehabilitation. Their online courses are geared a bit more to the occupational and physical therapist but they have a nice way of organizing the topics into the different therapies. Some of the topics include: Core Curriculum Compliance, Dysphagia, Eating and Feeding Issues, EVB, Handwriting, Home Modifications, Sensory Motor, etc They are an approved provider with ASHA and AOTA, however I did not see any endorsements from APTA…PTs need to check this out.
Cost: costs are very varied…
For offer extra savings all year long, in their Dynamic Rewards Program (DRP)where for an annual membership fee you get 50% off any course of your choice for one year. They also offer Bundle Programs where they group several courses together and provide discounts of 10-20%.
Additional Information: They use social media sites so that you “Like us” on Facebook, “Tweet” on Twitter, or access to their blog, “Message From Melissa” along with some basic tutorials on You Tube.
Summit Professional Education
Website:http://www.manexa.com/summit/webcasts.asp?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=080712&utm_content=EM
Description: Offers CEUs both in community workshops; online live and recorded webcasts and home study CD/DVD programs primarily geared to both the school based and rehabilitation therapist. The course groupings include geriatrics, dementia, pediatrics, handwriting, etc. They provide a very detailed description of the course and presenter and have current and relevant topics such as: Multi-sensory Handwriting Skills, Effective Sensory Diets, Complimentary Interventions for Autism, Asperger’s, Sensory and ADHD; Evidence-Based Dementia Care; Therapeutic Tai Chi; etc.
Cost: costs are very varied…6 hours courses are typically $179.00-$199.00. CD’s-$49.00
Additional Information: They also provide updates to current healthcare initiatives and issues; blogs; etc.
Occupational Therapy.com
Website: http://www.occupationaltherapy.com/
Description: They off over 150 online courses with the ability to earn AOTA CEUs! They have live and On-demand CEU courses for recorded, text-based, & podcast presentations. They also provide transcript management to track the number of hours you have accumulated over the year. Course content is varied and includes school based, rehabilitation, etc. topics.
Cost: One time subscription of $99.00/yr. They also have a reduced fee for students.
Additional Information: They have a LinkedIn Group to communicate and share information with other professionals.
Speech Pathology.com
Website: http://www.speechpathology.com
Description: They off over 450 online courses with the ability to earn ASHA CEUs! They have live and On-demand CEU courses for recorded, text-based, & podcast presentations. They also provide transcript management to track the number of hours you have accumulated over the year. Course content is varied and includes school based, rehabilitation, etc. topics.
Cost: One time subscription of $99.00/yr. They also have a reduced fee for students.
Additional Information: They have a LinkedIn Group to communicate and share information with other professionals.
Northern Speech Services
Website: http://www.northernspeech.com/
Description: NSS-NRS is an approved provider of CE by ASHA, AOTA, and numerous state and national boards and associations. Primarily the focus of the courses offered are for SLP’s however there are some courses that are approved for OT CE as well. They sponsor on site seminars throughout the US as well as e-courses on their website. They also offer testing materials and therapy supplies
Cost: e-courses range in price from :$19.00-$24.00/ceu
Additional Information: The majority of e-courses focus on speech-language related topics, along with swallowing and oral motor issues.
Advanced Healthcare Education
Website: http://www.videoce.tv/
Description: Offers CEUs for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and other health care professionals. However there are a great number of SLP courses as compared to PT and OT. Provides live and online courses on various topics, including AAC, ASD, Computer/iPad Apps, Pain Management, etc.
Cost: $159.00/ membership per year for unlimited coursework
Additional Information: Collaboration with Portland State University for additional credit courses. Separate billing procedures are applicable.
Online Ce. com
Website: http://www.onlinece.com/index.php
Description: CEUs for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Certified Hand Therapists, Massage Therapy and Athletic Trainers in addition to offering Aromatherapy Certification.
Cost:$19.00/CE and various prices for books, DVDs ,etc.
Additional Information: The focus of the courses, which also includes books and audio references are geared towards geriatric needs and rehabilitation. There are also a few courses in Pediatrics. Some examples of courses include: OT Practice Guidelines; Upper Extremity Activities; Ethics for Professionals; Ergonomics; Clinical Documentation; Pediatric Splinting; Pediatric Visual Perception, etc.
North American Seminars: Online Multimedia Medical Education
Website: http://www.healthclick.com/Online-Continuing-Education/Therapy-Online-Courses.cfm
Description: This company offers medical related material using evidence based techniques geared towards physical and occupational therapists, along with members of the medical field. They provide seminars, e-courses and DVDs in their continuing education program. They state you must be a licensed professional in order to create a myhealthclick account, in order to purchase a course and review the content of the course material.
Cost: $69.00 and up depending on the course
Additional Information: Not a lot to choose from but is was an interesting course (DVD and home study) on Pilates.
FREE CEU RESOURCES
Linguisystems:
Website: http://www.linguisystems.com/ceu:
Description: You must join the LinguiList™ program which is free to be able to access the different courses. This is geared towards the Speech-Language Pathologist and the credits are approved by ASHA.
Additional Information: Although geared to SLP’s there are along of very interesting courses for all disciplines, especially related to school based services.
Today in OT:
Website: http://www.todayinot.com/ce/OT07/Aging-in-Place-Part-1/
Description: Current Course: Aging in Place Aging in Place, Part 1…
Janie Scott, MA, OT/L FAOTA
Additional Information: Additional .1 CEU courses available for $10.00
Today in PT:
Website: http://www.todayinpt.com/CE/PT38/Sesamoiditis-Pushing-off-From-Pain/
Description: Current Course: Sesamoiditis*
Anne Ahlman, MPT
Additional Information: Additional .1 CEU courses available for $10.00. * This course has been approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
SuperDuper Publications, Inc.:
Websitehttp://www.superduperinc.com/CEU/FAQ.aspx
Description: They offer live and recorded courses in speech-language pathology.
Additional Information: In order to access the course(s), you need to set up an account and then sign in. Although the majority of courses are SLP related, they have a resource available to all therapists called, Handy Handouts®. These are informational handouts designed for educators and parents and written by therapists.
Handy Handouts® cover a variety of topics, from speech-language therapy and autism to basic concepts and reading comprehension. Handy Handouts® include up-to-date research, contact information for organizations, and product suggestions to meet the needs of children with special needs. The handouts are free.
Faqs
Who would benefit from seeing an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists can benefit a wide range of individuals across different age groups and circumstances. People who may benefit from seeing an occupational therapist include:
- Children with Sensory or Developmental Challenges: Occupational therapists can assist children with sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and learning difficulties to improve their functional abilities and enhance participation in daily activities.
- Individuals Recovering from Injuries or Surgeries: Occupational therapists help individuals regain independence and functionality after injuries, surgeries, or accidents, ensuring a smoother and more effective recovery process.
- Those with Chronic Conditions: Individuals living with chronic conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or diabetes seek occupational therapy to develop strategies that enable them to manage their conditions while optimizing their daily lives.
- People Dealing with Mental Health Issues: Occupational therapists provide valuable mental health support by focusing on coping strategies, stress management, and enhancing overall well-being for those dealing with conditions like anxiety, depression, or stress.
- Individuals Experiencing Pain: Occupational therapists offer pain management techniques, ergonomic advice, and activity modifications to help individuals minimize discomfort and improve their functionality.
- Seniors Aiming to Age in Place: Occupational therapists assess and modify home environments to make them safer and more accessible for seniors, allowing them to maintain their independence and reduce the risk of falls.
- Employees Seeking Workplace Ergonomics: Occupational therapists assess workplace settings and recommend ergonomic adjustments to prevent injuries, reduce workplace stress, and enhance productivity.
- New Parents: Occupational therapists provide parenting support, offering guidance on postpartum challenges, infant care techniques, and strategies to navigate the demands of parenthood.
- Individuals Recovering from Neurological Conditions: Adults recovering from neurological conditions, such as stroke or traumatic brain injuries, benefit from cognitive rehabilitation to regain cognitive skills, memory, and independence.
- Those in Need of Assistive Technology: Occupational therapists assess individuals’ needs for assistive technology, recommending devices that enhance communication, navigation, and daily tasks, thus improving their independence.
- Anyone Seeking to Maintain Independence: Occupational therapy empowers individuals of all ages to maintain their independence by improving functional abilities, adapting to changing needs, and enhancing their quality of life in various circumstances.
In essence, occupational therapy is a versatile and valuable healthcare profession that provides tailored solutions to improve the lives of individuals facing a wide range of challenges and circumstances.