Continuing EducationOOTA Pediatric Workshop Summer Series is Now ONLINE! Last summer, 7 regions of Ohio hosted the 2017 Pediatric Summer Workshop Series. Due to personal and work schedules, some of you were unable to attend. OOTA has now produced a webinar to make the morning content of this training available to you. This webinar provides legislation updates, highlights about agency news and activities, practice resources and more. 3.25 CEUs are offered, including an ethics hour. Cost: $50. For more information, click here for the flyer or visit oota.thinkific.com. ______________________________
The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness invites you to attend
a free Adult Vision Screening and HealthyEyes training program!
Adult Vision Screening Training: Half of all blindness can be prevented through early detection and treatment. Today, there are 1,259,000 older Ohioans affected by vision problems that if not detected and treated early, could lead to blindness. Because of the growth in the aging population, there will be more than 2.5 million Ohioans affected by vision-robbing conditions by the year 2030!
After completing the Adult Vision Screening Training Program, you will be able to:
Perform near and distance visual acuity screenings
Upon successful completion of the training, you will be nationally certified to provide adult vision screenings for three years and are eligible to receive FREE vision screening equipmentincluding: Adult Risk Assessment and Registration Forms, Near and Distance Visual Acuity Charts and assorted educational vision resources and brochures.
After completing The HealthyEyes portion of the program, you will be able to:
Cincinnati: Please register via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7T78BF3 Twinsburg: Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C5FQCVY Parma: Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDZWSYC Barberton: Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y8VXFFY Troy: Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QH6SW9
For further information, contact Laura Schwartz: 800-301-2020 ext. 112 [email protected] ______________________________
The Sensory-Enhanced Yoga Institute is proud to present an upcoming Sensory-Enhanced Yoga for Self-Regulation and Trauma Healing workshop in Dayton, Ohio! This workshop is especially designed for O.T.s, other allied and licensed mental health professionals, and yoga therapists/instructors who would like to learn how to incorporate Sensory-Enhanced Yoga into their clinical practices to facilitate healing from combat stress, PTSD, anxiety, and related ANS disorders. The course will be taught by expert faculty members Anna Molgard, BA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 & Julie Jack, MS, MA, RYT, and will present the science/evidence base, theoretical model, guidelines for practice as well as the specific yoga forms, movements, breathing, and meditation techniques to implement the program. Participants will be taught both mat and chair versions of the program, as well as strategies for teaching the program to groups of individuals with mixed mobility levels. The workshop is highly experiential and includes a 130-page, detailed manual. The course qualifies for 14 NBCOT PDUs/14 Contact Hours. (Contact SEYI for other professions.) Yoga experience is not required. Please go to www.sensoryenhancedyoga.org or call 339-225-0084 for more info & see flyer. We hope to see you there! ______________________________ Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Program: "Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar." *8 OT CEU
Instructor: Kimberly Payne, PT, MSPT, GCS, CDP, CADDCT Kimberly Payne, PT, MSPT, GCS, CADDCT completed her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2000. Her practice areas have included acute care, geriatrics, vestibular rehabilitation and home health. Kimberly Payne is a recipient of the Meritious Service Award from the OPTA after her involvement in passing Direct Access for Ohio. Volunteer time for the profession has included State Legislative Liaison and the Federal Liaison for The Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Nominating committee for the Home Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee for The Ohio Council of Home Care, Board member for the Physical Therapy section of the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board for the State of Ohio. Kimberly created the first Geriatric Residency Program in Home Health in the United States in conjunction with The Ohio State University. Kimberly Payne is adjunct facility at The Ohio State University for the Physical Therapy Department. In 2009, Kimberly Payne collaborated in creating a statewide course on Osteoporosis, Implications and Clinical Recommendations for Osteopenic, Osteoporotic and Osteoporotic and Frail Clients. Kimberly passed her Geriatric Board Specialist exam in spring of 2010, completed additional training to become a certified Dementia Practioneer in 2010. Dedicated to pursuing evidence-ased practice, Kimberly Payne presented at the Ohio Assisted Living Association on Incontinence Interventions for Clients in 2016. In 2017, Kimberly became certified to teach the Dementia Course. Kimberly was selected to be a Master Trainer by Governor Kasich for the Matter of Balance Program for the State of Ohio Details: Dates: August 31st, November 2nd 2018. Cost $180, cancellation fee $75, lunch BYOB, student hand out notebook provided Location: 445 Hutchinson Ave. Conference Room 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43235-8615. Phone: 614- 227-6952, Fax: 614-232-6292, or email [email protected]
To view the course brochure, click here: Brochure ______________________________ 
Get your DHSc degree online
The University of Indianapolis offers an online Doctor of Health Science degree that provides occupational therapists and other health professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to positively impact health practices in today's complex societies. Graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders, advocates, educators, and scholars in health science.
Learn more at http://www.uindy.edu/health-sciences/graduate/dhs or contact Kim McCain at [email protected] or 317-788-3495.
OnlineCE Click on the link below for online continuing education OOTA receives a residual fee for the classes you take through OnlineCE.com
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