Member Login
Search

Join us at the FOTA CONNECT LEARNING SERIES

FOTA CONNECT is a way to connect with our members, fellow OT/OTA practitioners, students, educators and the general public to discuss and learn about Occupational Therapy related topics.

Would you like to present at one of our FOTA Connect Sessions? FOTA Members may submit to present for FOTA CONNECT sessions. To submit a proposal we require course description, abstract, objectives, speaker bio and CVs for CE Broker approval. Your proposal will be reviewed and if accepted, given a presentation time slot. Submit below to be considered. 

Submit here to present proposal for FOTA CONNECT 

2026 FOTA Connect Member Sessions

Register for February 18th FOTA CONNECT

Course Title: Working your working memory: An OT's perspective on improving your client’s cognitive and functional performance

Speaker: Teka Clark, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

Course abstract: Working memory is a critical cognitive function that supports the temporary storage and manipulation of information necessary for complex tasks and daily functioning. This presentation aims to define working memory and examine its core components. The presentation also focuses on the intentional design or modification of functional tasks to increase working memory load. Lastly, strategies to manage heightened working memory demands are explored and demonstrated.

Course Objectives: 1.Define working memory and describe its core components
2.Design or modify at least one functional task to intentionally increase working memory load.
3.Demonstrate the use of at least one strategy to manage increased working memory demands

Speaker Bio: Dr. Clark is an experienced occupational therapist from Jacksonville, Florida. She received her Master’s in occupational therapy from Florida A&M University, and completed her post professional Doctorate in occupational therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Her clinical expertise is in older adult and adult rehabilitation.

2026 Past Sessions

 

 
 


Amazon searches starting from www.flota.org benefit FOTA!