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Doctoral-Level Single Point of Entry for Occupational Therapists
Presented by: Sara-Jane Crowley Adv.Dip.OT, OTR/L and Elena Vizvary, MS, OTR/L
Level: Basic |
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In April, 2014, the AOTA Board of Directors issued a position statement to articulate their view that future occupational therapists will need to be doctorally prepared for entry-level practice by 2025. This town hall will discuss the proposal with regards to the demands of higher education, the health care environment and the profession. |
Attendees will: Discuss the BOD's vision, position statement and timeline for review. Provide feedback on whether AOTA should or should not adopt the proposal. |
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School Systems: BACK TO THE FUTURE: What You Should Know About Early Steps
Presented by: Agnes Sheffey dr.OT, MSEd, OTR/L,PT.
Level: Intermediate |
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This presentation will describe the Early Steps (ES) program and specifically Florida Early Steps program. It will address the service delivery model used and will discuss the importance for occupational therapy practitioners to understand the workings of this model. |
Attendees will: Understand the Early Steps program, Describe Florida Early Steps program, Describe Early Steps service delivery model |
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Physical Disabilities: Achieving Freedom: Driving and Community Mobility with Limb Loss
Presented by: Wendy Starnes OTR/L, DRS
Level: Basic |
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Expand OT skill set to include driving and community mobility for patients with amputations. Explore the role of the OT generalist thru the OT Driving Rehab Specialist, discuss medical complexities associated with limb loss, and identify equipment options and support groups to promote optimal engagement. |
1. Define the driving and community mobility spectrum (recognize there is a spectrum of patient needs and matching OT skill sets) |
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Education: Exploring Spirituality: The development of a Spirituality education and training program for Occupational therapist
Presented by: Antonette Fernandez OTR/L
Level: Intermediate |
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A capstone projects was initiated in exploring the development of a spirituality continuing educational and training program designed for occupational therapists in inpatient rehabilitation settings. An extensive literature review on spirituality and occupational therapy practice was utilized in establishing primary content of the education and training program. A Delphi method was also utilized involving three occupational therapy educators in accredited occupational therapy programs who have contributed to the field of occupational therapy in education on standards of practice in spirituality. In order for occupational therapist to implement spirituality in practice, a four-module educational and training program was designed based on the projects literature review and experts consensus. This project provided an opportunity for occupational therapy practitioners to become confident in implementing spirituality in practice, becoming more client-centered and holistic, meanwhile addressing the spiritual well being of the population served. |
1. Demonstrate new knowledge and appreciation by describing the role of the meaning of spirituality as related to occupational therapy practice, including definition related themes, and distinction from religion.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in applying concepts of spirituality in meeting the emotional, social, spiritual and functional needs of the client and family.
3. Examine and describe the reasons why healthcare professionals should include spirituality in patient care
4. Evaluate and describe the effects of implementing spirituality on clients health and well-being |
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Technology - Google Glass: A mainstream technology solution to facilitating client engagement in desired occupations.
Presented by: Adrienne Lauer EdD, OTR/L
Level: Basic |
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Remaining up to date regarding current mainstream technology offers therapists an added edge to helping clients to engage in desired occupations. In this session, the presenter will discuss clinical experiences and applications of Google Glass use with clients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. |
Attendees will: be able to define Google Glass as a wearable computer and identify it as a potential AT tool for clients. Demonstrate an understanding of Google Glass as an assistive technology solution to engaging clients in a variety of desired occupations. |
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Wellness: Enhance Patient Participation and Progress in Surgical, PTSD and Trauma Patients Using Mind-Body Self Care Methods
Presented by: Melinda Broadstone OTR/L, LMT. CLT-LANA, REV
Level: Intermediate |
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Identify current available equipment resources to meet the unique needs of patients with amputations across the driving and community mobility spectrum (handy bar, transfer seats, Hand controls (on right and left); Wheelchair loading equipment; Truck opening loading options) |
1.Understanding the Dynamics of the Well-Being Framework., Recognize the value of using a holistic well-being framework as a universal process.,Understand the relationships between activities, body, mind, spirit and the flow between them. Understand the principle of being a citizen of our inner and outer worlds.
2. Body Awareness, Presence and Grounding as a Foundation. Understand the dynamics of functional body awareness, presence and grounding as it related to pain, fear, anxiety and stress. Learn 2 key principles and methods to rebuild body awareness, comfort and confidence in the body, as a foundation for performance and function. Identify the value of Qigong and energy medicine practices as it relates to the framework and the key principles, in treating pain, stress, fear and anxiety. Discover the power of grounding and awareness by experiencing a guided practice designed to rebuild body awareness, comfort and confidence in the body, (foundation for performance and function).
3. Application of Mind Body Self Care and ANS regulation, Understand how to effectively utilize Mind-Body Self Care guided practices with various diagnoses. Learn the value in committing to your own self care and health., Learn how and where you can gain more knowledge and skills in Mind-Body Self Care Practices, Integrative Well-Being and Wellness. |
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Fieldwork - Facilitating Connections between Didactic and International Fieldwork Experiences
Presented by: Alma Abdel-Moty Dr. OT, MS, OTR/L, Hector Huerta, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Level: Basic |
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Fieldwork is an integral component of the OT curriculum. International opportunities can be beneficial in preparing competent entry-level occupational therapists. We facilitated and monitored Level I international fieldwork placements for students enrolled in the MS in OT degree at FIU. Informal interviews were conducted with participants who took part in these international fieldwork placements and common themes were identified. Didactic experiences that promote comprehension of the themes will be discussed. |
Attendees will: recognize the importance of developing didactic learning activities that enrich international fieldwork experiences., identify strategies for the delivery of didactic activities that develop skills identified as vital to the successful completion of an international experience. To acknowledge the importance of learning through doing in global environments.
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Fieldwork- FROM STUDENT TO THERAPIST: A GUIDE FOR HELPING FIELDWORK STUDENTS GET THE CLINICAL OBSERVATIONAL AND DOCUMENTATION SKILLS THEY NEED
Presented by: Kathleen Frahm OTR/L
Level: Intermediate |
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This paper presents an adaptation of “The Guide to the Preparation of Fieldwork Objectives” (1980, AOTA COE), a template for developing and organizing fieldwork goals. The skill areas of clinical observation and documentation are illustrated within a hierarchal learning model with specific examples and is applicable to any fieldwork site and level. Also discussed is the incorporation of the school educational experience, the students learning style, and ACOTE standards. |
1. Break down occupations into activities, tasks, and actions.
2. Write objectives for clinical observations and documentation at all levels of a hierarchal learning model.
3. Construct a planning matrix for writing objectives.
4. Select action verbs that reflect the stage and domain of learning.
5. Design clinical observation experiences that accommodate different learning styles.
6. Use the students educational experience as a basis and guide for the content of fieldwork objectives. |
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Technology- Telehealth: An Adjunct Service Delivery Model in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice
Presented by: Evelyn Terrell OTD, MHSA, OTR/L
Level: Basic |
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Telehealth is an emerging service delivery model in occupational therapy practice (AOTA, 2013). This course explores the use of telehealth for children including evidenced-based programming considerations. Participants are encouraged to apply information to their own area of practice. The author will share her varied experience in developing and implementing services utilizing telehealth technology. Clinical and operational programming considerations relevant to the delivery of telehealth services to domestic and international clients will be reviewed. Opportunities for expansion and challenges in implementation will be discussed, including reimbursement, legal issues, and technology applications (Brennan et al., 2010). |
1. Recognize the potential role of telehealth as a service delivery model in occupational therapy practice to meet the needs of underserved children.
2. Describe evidence-based interventions and programming considerations for the treatment of children.
3. Identify opportunities and challenges related to using telehealth within pediatric occupational therapy practice.
4. Encourage participants to reflect on and apply the information to their own area of practice. |
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Education- Back to the Future: A Centennial View of the Profession
Presented by: Lori Andersen EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Level: Basic |
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An understanding of the history of occupational therapy and the societal factors that have influenced the development of the profession helps occupational therapists to better understand current influences, which, in turn, empowers them to be more proactive in advancing the profession. This short course will examine the efforts of the founders, founding principles, and issues and trends that have influenced the development of the occupational therapy profession and practice. |
1. Discuss the history and founding principles of the profession of occupational therapy and their relation to current and future practice.
2. Describe the backgrounds and motivations of the founders and succeeding occupational therapy leaders and how their skills and abilities drove the development of a profession.
3. Analyze and discuss how societal factors have influenced occupational therapy history, occupational therapy theory, and occupational therapy practice in the first hundred years of the profession.
4. Analyze the policy issues and the social, economic, political, geographic, and demographic factors that influence various contexts for practice of occupational therapy in the first hundred years of the profession. |
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A New Frontier: Occupational Therapy in Primary Care
Presented by : Debora Oliveira Ph.D., OTR/L, Beverly Toombs, MSOT Student
Level: Basic |
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The health care system in the United States is changing, especially after the passing of the Affordable HealthCare Act. The country is moving from an illness based, fee for service system to a health and wellness, preventive disease system. Emphasis is on team intervention to educate clients about their health and how clients play an active role in their medical management and well-being. Occupational therapists are well situated to be a primary care provider in this new era of health care management. This course will define the role of occupational therapy in primary care and how it has been implemented currently. Examples will be given regarding occupational therapists role with clients across the lifespan but in particular, older adults. |
1. define primary care under the Affordable HealthCare Act.
2. Identify the role of occupational therapy in primary care
3. Understand the role of occupational therapy for client populations in primary care. |
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Admn-Management, Gerontology, Wellness, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities
Florida Safe Mobility for Life Coalition: Implication for Florida Ots
Presented by: Dennis McCarthy PhD, OTR/L, Fran Carlin-Rogers, v
Level: Basic |
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In this session participants will learn resources and tools that are available to help reduce crashes for Floridas aging population by improving their safety, access, and mobility. To successfully reduce crashes involving our aging population (65+) it is important to develop resources that educate and benefit all stakeholders, including health care professionals. Participants will also learn the role that occupational therapists have in driver safety, screening, assessment, and rehabilitation |
1. Participants will learn about Florida's multi-disciplinary statewide Safe Mobility for Life Coalition and the development of Florida's Aging Road User Strategic Safety Plan.
2. Participants will learn about the statewide programs and activities by conducted by the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition to promote safe senior mobility for life
3. Participants will learn about tools and resources developed by the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition to support and educate drivers and occupational therapists about older driver assessment, remediation, and rehabilitation.
4. Participants will better understand the role and value of occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals in older driver safety and senior mobility. |
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Education- Becoming an Occupational Therapy Professional: Images from the Past, Views of the Future
Ricardo Carrasco PhD, OT/L, FAOTA
Level: Intermediate |
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Take a tour through archival images of the occupational therapy profession from its inception all the way to the centennial anniversary and beyond. See the founders correspondence, vision, interactions, pioneer training programs, historical tools, and activities. Relate geopolitical and sociocultural perspectives to the evolution of assistive technology, curriculum, occupational science and evidence-based practice models. |
1. Compare past and present occupational therapy curricula
2. Trace the history of the evolution of the levels of occupational therapy education
3. Identify geopolitical and sociocultural perspectives in the evolution of occupational therapy
4. Relate the role of technology in higher education, including occupational therapy
5. Link occupational science as it evolved into the practice of occupational therapy. |
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Education- Transition from OTA to OTD: Opportunities and Challenges in Professional Education
Presented by: Ricardo Carrasco PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Gustavo A. Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L, Dennis P. McCarthy, PhD, OTR/L
Level: Intermediate |
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COTAs have a distinct role in the profession and may opt to enroll in a professional program to prepare them to actively address current challenges that affect the future of the profession. Their decision requires consideration of AOTAs position paper on entry-level doctorate, OTA, MOT, vs. OTD education, current OTD programs, on-ground vs. blended delivery models, and personal vision for completing an OTD. Workshop provides active reflection on potential transition. |
1.Describe current challenges in the OT profession
2.Discuss AOTAs position paper on entry-level doctorate degree
3.Contrast requirements for occupational therapy assistant associate from a doctorate in occupational therapy degree
4.Compare currently accredited OTD programs
5.Cite examples that illustrate the difference between programs using on-ground vs. blended delivery models
6.Describe a personal vision towards a transition from OTA to OTD. |
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Sensory Integration Sensory processing: New research findings in proprioception and its clinical impact.
Presented by: Gustavo Reinoso PhD, OTR/L
Level: Advanced |
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The impact of sensory processing disorders (SPD) on individuals with disabilities and their families continues to gain recognition worldwide. At the core of SPD are difficulties processing proprioceptive input. New developments in clinical research require practitioners to rethink their view of this sensory modality and its impact on function and participation, how it is assessed, clinically reasoned and utilized in day-to-day practice. |
1. Describe our current understanding of proprioceptive processing as it relates to Ayres Sensory IntegrationTM
,2. Present an evidence-based model that relates to how proprioceptive processing should be considered in clinical practice
,3. Detail the critical components that should be considered when assessing proprioceptive processing in children with SPD
,4. Provide selected examples on how different proprioceptive deficits should be addressed in clinical practice
,5. Present evidence regarding how proprioceptive processing difficulties differ among typically developing children and children with diagnoses of autism and developmental delay |
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Wellness - Occupational Therapy and Its Role in the Promotion of Health and Well-being, beginning with Ourselves
Presented by: Marcia Hamilton MSHS, OTR
Level: Intermediate |
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The underlying philosophy of profession of Occupational Therapy is well aligned to address societal needs of health and wellness promotion. The Centennial Vision of the American Occupational Therapy Association is supportive of programs and services to support health, well-being and social participation. This presentation defines and operationalizes an open system approach to health and wellness promotion, from self- exploration and health coaching, to addressing needs of both community and society. |
1. Participants will be able to define the term "health promotion" as a process relevant to the role of the occupational therapy practitioner as well as through the contribution of the profession to the society.
2. Participants will complete a short self- exploration exercise referred to as Healing the Healer.
3. Participants will develop a Wellness Action Plan, incorporating mind-body and stress management techniques for self-care.
4. Participants will be familiar with theories and models of health coaching and client centered objectives.
5. Participants will be to theoretically construct the process of client centered health promotion, including increasing control over and improving health through working toward a state of well-being and identifying and realizing aspirations, and coping with environmental challenges.
6. Participants will realize the impact of health disparities and develop and understanding of at risk populations, both at the state and national level.
7. Participants will be able to define health promotion programs and identify focuses such as healthy living practices, social participation, occupational justice, health communities and cross cultural issues and concerns.
8. Participants will be able to identify examples and ideas for primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs for individuals and populations, as well as emerging practice areas. |
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Education - Student and Faculty Experiences Linking Generational Cohorts with Occupational Science in a Blended (Hybrid) Curriculum
Presented by: Dr. Mirtha Whaley PhD, OTR/L, Dr. Ricardo C. Carrasco, Kristine Cinco, OTD-S
Level: Intermediate
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Race and ethnicity have been clear indicators of cultural diversity in practice. However, generational cohorts have not. With increasing lifespan, growing opportunities for occupational therapists to work with older clients and the decline in multigenerational households, emerging clinicians may have limited to no exposure to older persons. Guided by The Framework and occupational science, entry-level blended OTD program faculty and students explore the lifespan through generational cohorts with transformative results. |
1. Define occupational science and generational cohort terminology
2. Articulate the importance of roles, occupations, and contexts throughout the lifespan
3. Describe the project involved in teaching and learning generational cohorts in a hybrid learning environment
4. Utilize the concept of learning presences in traditional and hybrid learning environments |
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First-Semester to First-Year Practitioner: Service-Learning as a Vehicle for Professional Development
Presented by: Lindsey Dhans MOT, OTR/L, Kelsey Iglesias, OTS, Rachel Boeche, OTS, Kristen Kearn, OTS Ashley Coudroun, OTS
Level: Basic |
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Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy incorporating meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. This model has great benefit for the professional development of occupational therapy students, new and seasoned practitioners. Provides a discussion of the first free occupational therapy clinic in Florida as a sample project, a panel of students and practitioners as case studies in professional development, and recommendations for incorporating service-learning in your professional development. |
1. Participants will be able to define service-learning as it relates to occupational therapy education and practice.
2. Participants will be able to articulate the role of service-learning in the professional development of provided case examples.
3. Participants will be able to articulate AOTA's Standards for Continuing Competence.
4. Participants will be able to identify a potential service-learning project of personal meaning to progress their own professional development. |
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Fieldwork - Using Ots Signature Pedagogies to Promote Academic and Fieldwork Excellence
Mary-Beth Craig-Oatley |
