OTAC is partnering with Aspire OT in 2026 to offer FREE CEU's each month for our OTAC members! 

Beyond Discharge: Redefining Occupational Therapy in Acute Care

Description: Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a crucial role in helping clients regain their prior level of functioning. When clients are hospitalized for various reasons, they often experience deficits that impact their ability to perform essential activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). In the acute care setting, OTPs are responsible for evaluating clients, providing targeted interventions, and developing comprehensive plans and recommendations for post-hospital care. Our role extends to assessing clients' occupational performance while considering environmental factors, health conditions, and personal circumstances that affect their return to their previous living situation.

This course will focus on expanding knowledge of occupational therapy's role in acute care, using case studies to demonstrate the integration of both foundational and advanced clinical skills. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based interventions, which are critical for ensuring clients are discharged to the most appropriate setting, optimizing their recovery. 

Length: 1.5 contact hours
Instructor: Amanda Luper, MOT, OTR, CBIS
Cost:

Look at OTAC's event calendar to see other CEU's offered by Aspire OT this year!