Georgia Occupational Therapists Continuing Education

Georgia-licensed occupational therapists have a biennial license renewal with a March 31st deadline, even years. Twenty-four (24) continuing education hours are required for license renewal. Of the 24 hours, 14 hours must be in direct patient care, and 8 hours are allowed from home study if AOTA approved.

Ethics for Occupational Therapists Bill Asenjo, PhD, CRC; Linda Bagby, OTR CE Credit: 3 Hours Target Audience: Occupational Therapy Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Ethical and moral issues pervade our lives, especially in the healthcare arena. Occupational Therapists are frequently confronted with a variety of ethical and moral dilemmas, and their decisions can have long-range effects both professionally and personally.

Continuing Education for Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapists are regulated in all 50 states and certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the arm that regulates continuing education for occupational therapists.

Occupational therapy is the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose abilities to cope with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, learning disabilities, poverty and cultural differences, physical injury or disease, psychological and social disabilities or anticipated dysfunction.

Living a Better Life with Chronic Pain: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors Robert E. Hardy, EdD CE Credit: 5 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Certainly no one would choose a pain-filled body over a healthy, pain-free body.

Therapeutic Aspects of Running Dana Denissel, MOT CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract Physical inactivity is among the most critical public health concerns in America today.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents National Institute of Mental Health CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), describes the symptoms and treatments for bipolar disorder (BPD) in children and adolescents.

Beyond Calories & Exercise: Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors Robert E. Hardy, EdD CE Credit: 5 Hours Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics Learning Level: Intermediate Course Abstract This course is a self-instructional module that "walks" readers through the process of replacing their self-defeating weight issues with healthy, positive, and productive life-style behaviors.

Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Past President of the Florida Council on Family Relations, Dr. Christie is currently CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) National Institute of Mental Health CE Credit: 1 Hour Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Mental Health | Nutrition & Dietetics | School Psychology Learning Level: Introductory Course Abstract This free introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), gives a brief update on the various facets of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).