Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and occupational therapists play an essential role in helping COPD clients to manage their disease effectively through pulmonary rehabilitation. Studies indicate that the use of occupational therapy may significantly improve a patient’s prognosis. For occupational therapists who regularly assist…
Autism is a condition that research still seeks to understand. While researchers do realize that autism is a neurological condition related to impaired communication and social interaction, there is so much that even professionals do not yet know. What we do know is that speech therapy can be successful in helping those with autism have…
The goal of continuing education in the field of social work is to ensure that professionals provide quality care and stay abreast of current knowledge and advancing technology. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has developed guidelines for practitioners, education providers, and administrators. However, it is important to understand that your continued education (CE)…
If you are a licensed physical therapist in America, you are required to maintain your license by continuing your education throughout your career. According to the national governing body the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, the goal is ‘continued competence,’ a lifelong process of maintaining skills and abilities through assessment and personal learning.…
If you are a licensed occupational therapist with either a COTA or OTR designation, you may have questions about when and how to renew your certification with the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Currently, 50 states require NBCOT certification to receive state licensing. By requiring occupational therapists to seek continued education throughout their…
If you are a speech-language pathologist looking to boost your continuing education units (CEUs), it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially if you are in your first three years of certification. No matter what state you are certified in, we’ve compiled a list of the six best practices that will help you…