Presented by: Paola NavarroNortheast Education Outreach Specialist, Naked ProstheticsDistrict Meeting 6:00 - 6:30 pm CE Event 6:30 - 7:30 pm 1.0 CE hour OOTA Members: FREE Non-Members: $20 This course will be provided via Live Webinar REGISTER HEREDescription: Introduction to the finger and partial-hand amputee community, to include the prevalence and long-term impacts of amputation. Prosthetic solutions will be introduced to include passive, myoelectric and body-driven / Naked Prosthetics. Objectives:
January 25, 2023 ~ AquOTic©: A Therapeutic Swim Intervention for Autistic ChildrenPresented by: Erika Kemp, OTD, OTR/L, BCPCE Event 6:30 - 8:00 pm 1.5 CE hours OOTA Members: FREE Non-Members: $30 This course will be provided In-Person REGISTER HERE
Location: Lower Classrooms A & BOhio Health McConnell Heart Health Center3773 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214
Description: Erika will explain the background of her program, how she has implemented the program, her preliminary research results, present case videos and how this program applies to practice. Objectives: Following this course, attendees will be able to:
February 9, 2023 ~ Ohio Occupational Therapy Licensure Board: Updates and EthicsPresented by: Missy Anthony, MPASouthwest District Meeting 6:00 - 6:30 pm CE Event 6:30 - 7:45 pm 1.25 CE hour OOTA Members: FREE Non-Members: $25 This course will be provided via Live Webinar REGISTER HERECourse Objectives:
***Meets ethics requirement for Ohio licensure renewal***About Your Speaker: Missy Anthony is the current Executive Director of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. She has been with the OTPTAT Board for five years. Prior to service with the Board, she has worked in many capacities of state government, including for the Ohio House of Representatives, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Ohio Governor John Kasich. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of Akron and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Ohio University. February 22, 2023 ~ Rehabilitation SIS Event: Maintenance Therapy and Its Potential Implications for TherapistsPresented by: Sameera Basith, OTCE Event 6:00 - 7:30 pm 1.5 CE hours OOTA Members: FREE Non-Members: $30 This course will be provided In-Person AND via Live Webinar REGISTER HERELocation: Hoaglin Education RoomOhio Health Westerville Medical Center300 Polaris ParkwayWesterville, OH 43082Description: This is a presentation by the Rehab SIS discussing maintenance therapy in occupational therapy - when it is to be used, who are potential candidates, and how it differs from other types of therapy. Objectives: Following this course, attendees will be able to:
Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Plans to Launch February 1stThe Ohio Department of Medicaid is making final preparations to launch their new managed care plans, the Next Generation Managed Care Program, on February 1st, 2023. Over the summer, ODM revised the launch of its redesigned managed care program to be phased in during the remainder of 2022. On July 1st, ODM launched a pediatric behavioral health network called OhioRISE; managed by AETNA, this program is expected to serve as many as 60,000 Ohio children with significant mental health issues. On October 1st, ODM launched the single statewide pharmacy benefit manager (SPBM), which is managed by Gainwell Technologies; Medicaid also brought the centralized provider credentialing portal online as well. February 1st will also see the launch of the fiscal intermediary, also managed by Gainwell Technologies. Under the revised timeline, the new MCOs and provider portal (Ohio Medicaid Enterprise System) will go online on February 1st. Click HERE for further details about the Managed Care Program changes coming to Medicaid.School-Based Survey Results Shared with ODEClick HERE for further details about OOTA's efforts to share your thoughts with the Ohio School Board. |