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Gerontology - Coping with Chronic conditions: Occupational therapy practitioners roles and strategies
Presented by: Belkis Landa-Gonzalez EdD, OTR/L
Level: Intermediate
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This session will focus discussion on the occupational therapy practitioners role and innovative methods for the assessment and management of chronic physical and mental conditions with aging adults.
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1. Identify strategies that occupational therapists use to improve function, coping and quality of life for individuals and caregivers dealing with chronic conditions such as Alzheimerￂ?s, Arthritis, and mental illness.
2. Discuss approaches that occupational therapy practitioners could utilize to improve inter-professional communication
3. Examine innovative methods currently being used by practitioners for assessment and intervention
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FOTA President Meets with Students
Presented by: Elena Vizvary MS/OTR/L
Level: Basic
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This roundtable is designed for students in OT and OTA programs at all levels of study. Come meet with the current Florida Occupational Therapy Association President, Elena Vizvary, MS, OTR/L. Elena welcomes questions and discussion related to issues of student interests and concerns. |
Students can learn about the Florida Occupational Therapy Association as a professional organization and the importance of being a member as a student and practitioner. |
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Technology - Grassroots dialogue regarding innovative apps available for clinical use
Presented by: Rick Davenport Ph.D., OTR/L, Dennis P McCarthy, PhD, OTR/L
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Innovative mobile technologies and applications (apps) are becoming more ubiquitous in the clinical setting. This roundtable will focus on discussing the current innovative practice oriented apps accessible to practitioners. Participants will be given the opportunity to share the apps they currently use and discuss how these emerging applications fit into their practice areas. Roundtable will also include discussion of the current literature [1-4] on app use in the clinical setting. |
Participants will :
1. expand their knowledge about the current practice oriented mobile applications available.
2. Participants will be able to identify some of the current evidence that supports the use of innovative mobile applications as a component of rehabilitation therapy.
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Gerontology, Home Health, Physical Disabilities
Back to the Basics. Happy Home=Hearty Health
Presented by: ILse Salcedo MOT,OTR/L
Level: Basic
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Equipment Matters!
When being discharge home after a hospital or rehab stay many clients go home with equipment to facilitate their ADLs. Many times this equipment just isn't right. It doesn't fit in their homes or is not utilized properly. In a time when health care reimbursement is changing and more and more equipment purchases are becoming the burden of the client, it is important to get it right! Bring your issues, your successes and questions to this informative Roundtable Discussion. |
Participants will:
1. Understand the basics of giving out equipment in the hospital, rehab, clinic or other OT settings to improve function at home.
2. Make sure the equipment is the right fit for the client and the home.
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Home Health - Beating Domestic Violence
Presented by: Saritza Guzmán-Sardina, MEd, OTR/L
Level: Basic
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In Florida, domestic violence is unfortunately, as ubiquitous as the traffic jams in I-4. It is beleaguering the National Football League and forcing its officials to face the fact that abusive behaviors exhibited by some football players must be addressed sooner than later. Occupational therapy practitioners are in an optimal position, by virtue of their training, to offer viable and pertinent interventions to individuals affected by domestic violence. |
Participants will:
1. Discuss The Prevalence Of Domestic Violence In The State Of Florida And Discuss Viable Strategies And Interventions That Occupational Therapy Practitioners Can Offer To Individuals Affected By Domestic Violence. 2. Discuss The Role Of Occupational Therapy In The Prevention Of Domestic Violence.
3. Discuss Opportunities For Occupational Therapy Practitioners To Offer Interventions To Individuals Affected By Domestic Violence.
4. Discuss Resources Available To Develop Programs Addressing The Needs Of Individuals Recovering From Domestic Violence.
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Aging - Theres No Place Like Home: Aligning OT Care to an Aging Society
Presented by: Julie Ring, MS, oTR/L
Level: Basic
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Most elderly wish to remain in their homes as they age and many are unaware of the challenges inherent in this desire. Occupational therapy practitioners can help this population to remain safe and autonomous as they age. In this roundtable discussion we will be addressing the many threats to independent living and discussing solutions for OT practitioners to stay current and successful in the face of a changing demographic. |
Participants will gain knowledge regarding:
1. Predicted demographic changes and their impact on society
2. Physical, social and emotional challenges faced by the elderly
3. Eden Alternative, Villages Model, CCRC and NORC 4. Community services available to assist with independent living
5. The aging-in-place industry and opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners
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Increasing collaboration and communication between all parties involved in the OT/A fieldwork experiences
Presented by: Kathleen Frahm, OTR/L
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The fieldwork experience for occupational therapy students is described to be the opportunity to “apply knowledge to practice” for Level I fieldwork and “develop competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists/assistants” for Level II fieldwork; all is to be “consistent with the curriculum design” (ACOTE). Throughout the years, there have been many articles and discussions about how to create collaboration and communication between the academic experience with the fieldwork experience. The level of which varies greatly between the OT/A faculty and the fieldwork educators, sites, and students.
The purpose of this discussion is to explore and develop a general plan of action to increase collaboration and communication between all parties involved in the fieldwork experiences.
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1) Discuss current practices of collaboration and communication between all parties in the fieldwork experience: preparation, monitoring/observing, and providing and receiving feedback. 2) Contribute ideas about increasing collaboration and communication between all parties involved in the fieldwork experience. 3) Develop a general plan with strategies to increase collaboration and communication between all parties involved in the fieldwork experience. |
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Whats's new for Florida School based OT's.
Presented by: Kim McKinney
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Collaborate with other school based practitioners to discuss what is new in Florida school-based practice. The roundtable topics will include: new Florida Standards, personnel evaluation changes, technical assistance papers and other new Department of Education resources.
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Participants will be able to:
1. Locate the Florida Statue for the OT/PT Rule.
2. Locate the new TAP (Technical Assistance Paper) for Assistive Technology.
3. Discuss the FDOE memorandum regarding the District Instructional Personnel and School Administrator Evaluation System Revisions.
4. Review the TAP for Specially Designed Instruction for Students with Disabilities within a Multi–tiered System of Supports.
5. Discuss CPALMs, and how it can be useful in your school based practice.
6. Discuss the new Florida State Standards, and how has your practice changed with the addition of cursive handwriting standards.
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