Georgia Occupational Therapy Renewal CE Bundle for 12 Contact Hours

At the end of this package, licensees will be able to:

Ethics for the Practice of Occupational Therapy

• Define ethics and recognize a range of theories that support ethical behavior
• Recognize and use the principles of ethical conduct established and accepted by the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics
• Use ethical practice concepts in the clinical environment to ensure that the appropriate ethical behavior is being applied
• Engage in ethical decision making by applying a systemic approach
• Critically and objectively assess the current operations of their practices to ensure that they are supporting ethical conduct

Wheelchair Seating Assessment

• Assess a patient's needs and measurements for the use of a wheelchair
• Classify the parts of a wheelchair and their functions
• Analyze a person's mobility level and posture
• Evaluate destructive postures related to wheelchair use
• Select an appropriate wheelchair based on evaluation and observational findings
• Determine candidacy for advanced wheelchair technology
• Adjust equipment in order to maximize patient safety, comfort and functionality

Ankle Fracture: Treatment and Management

• Describe the basic anatomy and function of the ankle
• Describe the types of injuries that may occur in the ankle joint
• Discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment options for ankle injuries
• Discuss rehabilitation of the ankle after an injury
• Discuss possible complications of ankle injuries and treatment

The Autism Spectrum

• Describe how ASD affects language, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional behavior.
• Describe the predominant theories regarding the causes of autism.
• Describe the role that neural anomalies may play in the development of autism.
• Identify disorders that are similar to autism and how they can be differentiated.
• Identify the diagnostic criteria for ASD.
• Describe treatments and methods for managing ASD.
• Identify the types of educational options that are available to children with ASD.

Human Trafficking: A Florida Epidemic

• Define human trafficking.
• Discuss the prevalence of human trafficking within the United States.
• Describe common forms and venues of human trafficking.
• Identify common misconceptions regarding human trafficking.
• Identify risk factors that may contribute to someone becoming a victim of human trafficking.
• Describe common tactics used by perpetrators of human trafficking to recruit victims.
• Describe the various stages of the human trafficking process.
• Understand how to document findings from victims of human trafficking.
• Describe the psychological, social, and physical impact of human trafficking on victims.
• Describe the role of health care providers in identifying potential victims of human trafficking.
• Identify potential warning signs of human trafficking.
• Describe how to report known or suspected cases of human trafficking.
• Discuss laws and penalties for human trafficking.
• Identify strategies for preventing and increasing awareness of human trafficking.