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Occupational Therapy Resources

OT Resources

These modules were created by UNMC OT faculty and students.

Approaching Functional Cognition: Introduction E-Learning Module

(Part One of Two) This e-module will define functional cognition, explain levels of cognitive awareness, and describe how four approaches (Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance, Multicontext Approach, Neurofunctional Approach, Cognitive Disabilities Model) can be used to address functional cognition assessment and intervention.

Approaching Functional Cognition Part 2 Case application E-Learning Module

(Part One of Two) In this e-module learners interact with animated case examples to understand how four functional cognitive approaches are applied to practice.

Acute Care Therapy Sessions Manual

Policies, procedures, and helpful information for UNMC occupational therapy students and fieldwork educators for fieldwork experience in the acute care setting.

Age-Related Visual Impairment Manual for Occupational Therapy Practitioners

This manual is a reference guide for occupational therapy students or practitioners who are wanting to learn about occupational therapy and vision rehabilitation for older adults with age-related visual impairment.

FLOURISH

A manual to support occupational therapy student health and well-being based on the PEOP model of practice.

Domestic Violence Health Resources

Materials to empower survivors of domestic violence with knowledge and strategies to address physical and mental health concerns.

UNMC Stretching & Range of Motion Program: ALS & Other Progressive Motor Neuron Diseases

A manual for people with ALS and other progressive motor neuron diseases and their care partners to support function, manage symptoms, and enhance well-being.

Ergonomics in Dental Practice

An e-learning module created by occupational therapy and dental practitioners to provide dental students and professionals strategies for reducing injury risk and increasing comfort in dentistry.

Reality of Social Determinants of Health: Mateo

This instructive learning module and virtual environment is designed to guide future caregivers, medical practitioners, and educators to an understanding of social determinants of health.

Bend Without Breaking

These materials share safety tips, stress management strategies, and intervention techniques to assist with daily occupations for farmers and ranchers who experience musculoskeletal injuries and mental health challenges.

Evidence-based practice resources

The results of students’ systematized reviews are available via the McGoogan Library Digital Commons; topics address the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy to improve a wide range of populations and outcomes.

Empowering Women’s Health and Wellness: The Role of Holistic Occupational Therapy

This resource offers education on a variety of women’s health and wellness topics that are within the scope of OT practice. This supports OT programs, OT students, clients, and healthcare providers desiring to increase knowledge in women’s health.

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student Training for Mental Health Sites

This presentation is to be used as a training guide for occupational therapy students preparing for fieldwork in mental health settings.

Introduction to OT in Mental Health

This presentation gives a perspective of what OT is in Mental Health. It is geared towards undergraduate students.

Beyond the Waves: A Guide to Therapeutic Ultrasound

The e-learning module discusses therapeutic ultrasound terminology, parameters, indications, precautions, contraindications, and the safe and appropriate application for a client case.

Stability During Mobility: How to Select a Safe Patient Transfer

This module serves as an introduction to the different types of patient transfers that are used by health care professions.

Occupational Therapy Student-Run Free Clinic

A resource outlining the development phase of a student-run free clinic focused on mental and behavioral health services.