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SUMMARY:OOTA Mental Health SIS ~ Monthly Virtual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health SIS Monthly Meeting\nJoin us for the next Mental Health Special Interest Section (SIS) meeting! This session is open to OOTA members only\, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow occupational therapy practitioners passionate about mental health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 2nd\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00pm EST\nLocation: Online (Google Meet)\n\nDuring this meeting\, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful discussions\, share best practices\, and collaborate on strategies to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy. \nThe Mental Health SIS meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month\, so be sure to mark your calendars! \nInterested but not an OOTA member?\nPlease email ootacatherine@gpsforgrowth.com for more information on how you can join. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER BELOW
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-mental-health-sis-monthly-virtual-meetup/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:mental health,Non-Member,OOTA Member,SIS Group,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000
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SUMMARY:In-Person CE Event: Professional Advocacy - OTP Ethical Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON CE Event – April 8\, 2025 \nPresented by: Heidi McGohan\, MEd\, OTR/L\, OTA/retired; Katie Tetrault Walker\, MOT\, OTR/L; Lauren Spradlin\, BFA\, COTA\n1.5 Contact Hour | Meets the ethics\, jurisprudence\, and cultural competency requirement for Ohio licensure renewal.  \nLocation: Sinclair Community College\, Dayton\, OH 45402 \nOTPs will learn the definition of advocacy\, how advocacy relates to ethical practice\, and practical ways to advocate for the person\, group\, and population. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/in-person-webinar-professional-advocacy-otp-ethical-responsibility/
LOCATION:Sinclair Community College\, in The Forum 14-101. 444\, Sinclair Community College\, 444 W. Third St. Dayton\, OH 45402\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar ~ Mental Health in Clinical Education
DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR – April 09\, 2025 \nPresented by: Ali Williams\, OTD\, OTR/L & Bailey Peters\, OTD\, OTR/L\n1 Contact Hour | Meets the CE requirement for mental health for Ohio licensure renewal.  \nThe realm of mental health within clinical education has many uncertainties that can increase stress. Clinical sites often face challenges in establishing a clinical placement\, understanding the appropriate types of supervision to provide to students\, and managing the stress associated with students who are struggling. This presentation aims to explain the processes and supervisory strategies pertinent to all occupational therapy (OT) clinical experiences. Through these discussions\, we will explore methods for preparing for student placements\, supervising students at various levels of their education\, and offering resources for developing effective remediation plans. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/live-webinar-mental-health-in-clinical-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000
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SUMMARY:OSU Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening at The Ohio State University Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Presentations on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025\, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Longaberger Alumni House (2200 Olentangy River Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43210). \nThis in-person event\, hosted in collaboration with OOTA’s Central District\, showcases innovative doctoral capstone projects from OSU occupational therapy students. Attendees can earn up to 2 contact hours (pending approval by the OT/PT/AT Board) while exploring impactful research and networking with students and practitioners. \nNo pre-registration required—register at the door! OOTA representatives will be available to share information on membership benefits and opportunities to get involved. \nFor more details\, visit: u.osu.edu/kemp.59.
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/osu-occupational-therapy-doctoral-capstone-presentations/
LOCATION:Longaberger Alumni House\, 2200 Olentangy River Rd\, Columbus\,\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar - After ACES: The Impact on Development and Behaviors and Need for Healthy Coping/ Social Emotional Skills in Youth
DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR – April 17\, 2025 \nPresented by: Shiloh Reynolds\, S/OT; Kelly Gelske\, OTD\, OTR/L\n1 Contact Hour  \nThis presentation will provide examples of social determinants of health and family level and community-level adverse experiences\, provide an overviews of certain societal trends related to adverse experiences\, provide relevant statistics\, and describe the neural/developmental impact of adverse childhood experiences. Attendees will reflect on the role of OT in promoting resilience factors like healthy coping skills\, as well as learn about examples of social/emotional/ coping/self-regulation strategies across multiple MTSS Tiers for school-based therapy. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/live-webinar-after-aces-the-impact-on-development-and-behaviors-and-need-for-healthy-coping-social-emotional-skills-in-youth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,pediatrics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
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SUMMARY:Student Event ~ FAQs about the NBCOT® Certification Exams and Strategies and Resources to Support Exam Success
DESCRIPTION:Attention Ohio OT Students!! \nYour NBCOT® Exam Success Starts Here!\nAre you preparing for the NBCOT® Certification Exam?\nJoin us for this informative virtual session with Rita P. Fleming-Castaldy\, PhD\, OTR\, FAOTA\, as she provides essential insights into the NBCOT® exams for both OTR® and COTA® candidates. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe latest content\, format\, and scoring details for the NBCOT® exam (i.e.\, OTR® or COTA®).\nHow to obtain and use ADA test-taking accommodations (if eligible)\nEffective strategies and resources to support exam success\nHow to critically evaluate exam preparation products\n\nEvent Details: \n📅 Date: April 21\, 2025\n🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST\n💻 Location: Online (Virtual Event)\n🎟 Cost: Free for OOTA Student Members | $15 for Non-OOTA Student Members \nAbout the Presenter: \nRita P. Fleming-Castaldy\, PhD\, OTR\, FAOTA is Professor Emeritus in Occupational Therapy at the University of Scranton and the Chairperson for the Occupational Therapy Leaders and Legacies Society (OTL&LS) History Preservation Project and an OTL&LS Board member. For over 25 years\, she has served as an Instructor for TherapyEd’s certification preparation course\, editor of TherapyEd’s Review and Study Guides for the NBCOT® certification exam\, and author of multiple chapters in these texts. \nDr. Fleming-Castaldy’s professional contributions include the authorship of over 185 works including peer-reviewed national and international journal articles\, international\, national\, and state peer-reviewed conference presentations\, and well-regarded textbooks and book chapters. Her most influential works (some published under her former name of Cottrell) are those that bring disability rights\, empowerment\, and historical literacy to the forefront of the profession’s consciousness.
URL:https://www.oota.org/event/student-event-faqs-about-the-nbcot-certification-exams-and-strategies-and-resources-to-support-exam-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Student,Virtual
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