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December 6 - Dessert & Dialogue - Concussion Management Pathway: An OT Perspective presented by Kim Nemi, OTR/L, CBIS
January 17 - Dessert & Dialogue - Promoting Occupational Balance in Clients, Students, and Self presented by Linda Rini, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLC
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Mental Health Task Force Survey - survey for OTPs who currently work for the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH); conducted by NYSOTA's Mental Health Task Force
Exploration of Caregiver Strategies for Dementia - survey by Russell Sage College
Determining the Use of Coaching Methods in School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice - survey by Emma Snell and Jillian Ladabouche at Russell Sage College
Rehabilitating Paretic Upper Extremities Post-Stroke - survey by Russell Sage College
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Many of us have spent the last few weeks taking out recipe cards, searching the web for the very best turkey recipe, preparing side dishes, and gathering with family and friends to enjoy a delicious and bountiful meal. But aside from the holiday delicacies associated with Thanksgiving, actually expressing thanks comes with a heaping helping of benefits!
Read on to learn what the evidence says about gratitude.
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Hip Replacement Interventions for the Evidence-Based Practitioner | |
While occupational therapy practitioners mainly focus on ADLs, transfers, and balance when providing interventions to clients following a hip replacement, there is research regarding interventions for this diagnosis that can expand the role of occupational therapy. Additionally, when implementing specific activities to aid function, clinicians can reference research included in this article to support the intervention that is being provided.
Click here to read more.
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Call for Papers for Our Winter CE Series for OT/OTA Educators | |
We invite you to submit a proposal to present at our second annual Winter CE Series for occupational therapy educators. The 90-minute sessions will be held virtually on Wednesday evenings beginning mid-January and will cover a variety of topics. Please consider sharing an evidence-based evaluation, treatment technique, or educational strategy. Share your knowledge and expertise and help fellow educators discover best practices and resources for occupational therapy education.
Click here to submit your proposal.
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Sign Up to Become a Mentor | |
NYSOTA is currently seeking practitioners who are interested in becoming mentors in our brand new Mentorship Network. Share your knowledge and experience with students, new grads, and other practitioners. Strengthen your leadership skills, support the development of others, earn PDU credit, and build connections while participating in a satisfying and transformative experience. Consider signing up to be a mentor today! Your knowledge will shape the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners.
Click here to learn more and to apply.
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Calling Mental Health Practitioners Working for the NYS OMH | |
NYSOTA's Mental Health Task Force is conducting a survey of occupational therapy practitioners currently working for the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH). Our goal is to advocate for better funding and reimbursement rates for OTPs to provide mental health services in the community and to increase employment opportunities for OTPs in both inpatient and outpatient NYS OMH settings. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Click here to take the survey.
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Share Your Case Studies and Support Our New Collaborative | |
NYSOTA is developing a brand new initiative, the Case Study Collaborative, designed to foster the clinical skills of students. We are currently looking for additional case studies in order to have a variety of client scenarios available when the service is launched this Winter. If you are an educator or clinician, please consider submitting a case study. You will be supporting student learning and completing an activity that can be used as a PDU for certification and state license renewal.
Click to learn more and to submit your case study.
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Announcing Our New Career Planning Portal - a Resource for Advancement and Growth | |
The brand new Career Planning portal on the NYSOTA Career Center is an incredible resource designed to guide you in every step of your professional journey. The portal is loaded with fantastic features, including:
- Advice: From resume writing and interviewing to personal branding and networking, we've got you covered with expert career advice.
- Insights: Explore data on job outlooks, wages, employment opportunity projections, and the skills and abilities required to be successful in your field.
- Coaching: Schedule a session with one of our experienced career coaches.
Visit the Career Planning Portal and the NYSOTA Career Center today.
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2022 NYSOTA Conference Highlights | |
The 2022 NYSOTA Annual Conference was an exciting and engaging celebration of our profession in picturesque Saratoga Springs. This year's theme was Harness the Power of Occupational Therapy, and we certainly did just that. From the courses we attended to the connections we made, the 2022 Conference was an extraordinary and unforgettable event.
Click for the full story and some photos.
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Join/Renew for a Chance to Win! | |
NYSOTA membership is the best way to support advocacy efforts and protect your right to practice. Join NYSOTA or renew your membership by December 31, 2022 and you will be entered into a drawing for a NYSOTA Spread PositivOT t-shirt. The drawing will take place on January 2nd. One winner will be selected at random and notified by email or telephone. Good luck to all!
Click here to join or renew.
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Browse the NYSOTA Online Shop today.
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