Integrating OTu in the Study of Disease Processes and Human Conditions Throughout the Lifespan

OT students are tasked with learning a broad spectrum of conditions affecting clients across the lifespan. With OTu, over 100 high-quality videos showcase individuals across the lifespan, presenting various developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and medical conditions. Whether your curriculum includes standalone pathology courses or integrates these topics throughout, this webinar will explore innovative ways to engage students in comparing and contrasting clinical presentations. Learn how to use OTu to help students retain essential knowledge for informed OT decision-making.

Featured Speaker: Sheila R. Krajnik, EdD, OTR/L Dr. Krajnik brings over 43 years of diverse clinical and academic expertise to the OTu Team, specializing in adult neurological practice and gerontology. With extensive experience across various settings, she has held administrative and clinical specialist positions, contributed to research and advocacy efforts, and excelled in educating future OT and OTA practitioners.

00:00 Welcome & OTu Educator Team Introduction

02:39 An Orientation to OTu: Brief Overview and Navigation

05:34 ACOTE Standards, Program Approaches, & Student Learning Needs on Disease Processes

09:53 A Guide to OTu Content - Disease Processes & Their Effects

15:05 OTu Resources for Effects of Disease Processes - Example #1 Total Hip Arthroplasty

21:26 Example #2 - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Rotator Cuff Injury

28:35 Example #3 - Lymphedema Simulation to Enhance Clinical Reasoning

32:17 Using the My Bookmark Tool in OTu & Closing Comments

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