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28/03/20
Upgraded: Podcast Portal (2.0)
Voices of occupational therapy, from around the world. We have upgraded your Podcast Portal, allowing you to listen directly to every episode - all from one place on the Hub! Plus series are now categorised. Log in and take advantage of this insightful method of learning and CPD.
12/03/20
New webinar: 'Burnout Busters'
'Burnout Busters: Restorative strategies for the wholehearted Occupational Therapist.' A useful, information-rich new OT Webinar, hosted by Occupational Therapist Lynn Festa OTR CHT CDWF. Available now, exclusively to our Plus+ Members (low-cost upgrade, open to everyone).
07/03/20
Ergonomic Design of a Computer Mouse for Clients with Wrist Splints
The OT Journal Club (March/April 2020): 'Limited research has focused on mouse design... If computer tasks are a major daily client activity, clinicians should choose a dorsal wrist splint design and a rear-hump mouse to preserve the cutaneous feedback.' This Journal Club is now open for discussion! Read the article and analysis, then add comments, to contribute towards your CPD.
06/03/20
New: 'A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist'
Promoting the value of (and variety within) occupational therapy can help to expand the role of the profession, in an ever-changing society. We are asking OTs to share stories about their day-to-day life, to be showcased within Therapy Articles. This reflective exercise is a great form of CPD! If you would like to take up this opportunity, please get in contact with us.
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