Addressing risks & patient education are ways to lessen the occurrences of cardiopulmonary incidences.Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million people (about the population of New York) dying from CVDs in 2019. This number represents 32% of all global deaths, with 85% caused by heart attacks and stroke.  Over 75% of CVD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Most cardiovascular … [Read more...]
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Anxiety and Dysphagia in Public Schools: Tips for OTs
Dysphagia in children is a medical condition that includes difficulties chewing and swallowing food and liquid safely.Beyond being "picky eaters," this group of children is at high risk for malnourishment, illness and choking. By the time many children with dysphagia enter the classroom, new challenges arise, including balancing physical health with academic progress and social-emotional well-being. Â Recommended course: Pediatric Feeding: Red Flags, … [Read more...]
Stroke Symptoms for Occupational Therapists
As with many acute medical situations, early identification and intervention of stroke symptoms are key.A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States according to the American Stroke Association. Strokes are caused by a disturbance of oxygen and blood flow to the brain which results in the death of brain cells that can cause difficulties with various bodily … [Read more...]
October 27th is World Occupational Therapy Day!
World Occupational Therapy Day is the opportunity to heighten the visibility of the profession’s development work and to promote the activities of World Federation of Occupational Therapists locally, nationally, and internationally.We'd like to use this opportunity to thank all of our Occupational Therapy family for their passion and dedication.Click here to be taken to WFOT’s World OT Day page and join the celebration! … [Read more...]
Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month 2016 With This Special CE Offer!
Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month With a Special CE Offer! This years slogan is "Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest".The AOTA has a list of 10 things you can do to celebrate, but we have a better way to celebrate: 10% off all OT/OTA Flex Packages for the entire month!Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants do so much to give children with disabilities the ability to actively participate in school and in social … [Read more...]
NBCOT Renewal: Easy Peasy!
NBCOT Renewal: How Easy It Can Be! Did you know that you can complete your entire NBCOT renewal continuing education requirement without ever having to leave your home? Did you also know that any courses taken through an AOTA approved provider (Like us!) earns you 25% more credit towards your requirement? How can me make this outrageous claim? Easy! As an AOTA approved provider, HomeCEUConnection.com PDUs have a conversion rate of 1 contact hour : 1.25 PDU. That … [Read more...]
Earning Your California Occupational Therapy PDUs The Easy Way
Earning Your California Occupational Therapy PDUs The Easy WayTherapists, if you're looking for an easier, more affordable and just downright funner way to earn your 24 California occupational therapy PDUs, you should absolutely check out one of our OT/OTA Flex Packages. Flex Packages let you mix and match top selling text, Seminar-on-Demand (SOD) and live webinar courses to create your custom learning experience. Our SODs deliver top-notch education straight to your … [Read more...]
An Urgent Message Regarding Florida Occupational Therapy CE Rules
An Urgent Message Regarding Florida Occupational Therapy CE Rules We've been fielding calls from a lot of Florida OTs and OTAs regarding a rule change regarding their CEUs. We have confirmed with the head of the continuing education department of the Florida Occupational Therapy Board, that, effective March 1st, 2015, they will officially change their definition of "interactive" course work. Until midnight on February 28th, 2015, all HomeCEUConnection.com courses remain in … [Read more...]