Course Description
Course Description:
Definitions of “childhood cancer” may vary, depending on the geographical location and system referenced. This course will focus primarily on the needs of PCS ages 0-14 years, as described by the NCI (2020a). The term “survivor” will be used to describe an individual “from the time of diagnosis until the end of life” as guided by the NCI (2020a). References and recommendations will also apply to adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors, as many AYA survivors continue to receive care from pediatric health systems. OT practitioners must remain cognizant of the physiological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics that quickly evolve and change during this transitional phase of adolescence. The field of OT lacks strong evidence to inform age and stage cancer appropriate care, specifically for children, adolescent and young adults (Wallis et al., 2020). As such, it is essential that OT practitioners recognize potential late effects of childhood cancer and are prepared to treat PCS across diverse treatment settings across the lifespan.
Contact Hours: 2
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: BeginnerAccreditation Information:
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Health care professionals, such as occupational therapy practitioners, are entrusted with patients’ physical and mental well-being during the rehabilitation process, and with this trust comes a great responsibility. Not only do patients physically rely upon occupational therapy practitioners (including occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants) to provide safe, appropriate, and effective care, but they often also rely emotionally upon occupational therapy practitioners throughout the continuum of care. Because most practitioners are able to spend quality time with patients, they are able to individualize treatment content and goal setting. However, this may occasionally give rise to conflict as the well-meaning therapist tries to please the patient at the same time that they try to “do the right thing” professionally. Occupational therapy practitioners can violate ethical principles and standards, whether the violations are intentional or not. The consequences of the violations may have a significant impact on their clients, their reputations, their careers, and their livelihoods, depending on the violation’s severity. Such potential consequences underscore the importance of maintaining knowledge about the profession’s ethical principles and being vigilant in following the standards based on those principles.
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
The first part of this basic, introductory-level course will help the occupational therapy practitioner to understand the importance of ethical behavior and will familiarize them with ethical theories and principles and the guidelines of professional conduct. The second part of the course will focus on the laws and regulations pertaining to occupational therapy practice in the state of Massachusetts, including the Board of Allied Health Professionals and the occupational therapy rules and policies to help occupational therapy professionals in Massachusetts to recognize and navigate important legal information relative to their professional role and practice.
Professional Objectives:
- Recognize ethics terms, theories, principles, and sources of ethical issues.
- Identify ethical principles used in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and the procedures used to enforce them.
- Describe the laws pertaining to occupational therapy practice in the State of Massachusetts
- Demonstrate understanding with current continuing education requirements for occupational therapy practitioners in Massachusetts
Disclosures:
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Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant
Instructional Level: Basic
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Elizabeth D. Deluliis are employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Authors:
Elizabeth D. DeIuliis
Elizabeth D. DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist for over 18 years, with content expertise in adult physical disabilities and acute-care practice settings. Dr. DeIuliis attended Duquesne University and graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2004. In December 2009, she completed a post-professional doctorate of occupational therapy degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She continues to practice clinically on a per-diem basis at UPMC Shadyside Hospital within Centers of Rehab Services in Pittsburgh.
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