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Course Description
Gain insights and nuggets into pediatric settings from Jeff. This course is geared toward new grads or occupational therapy practitioners new to pediatrics. Learn practical strategies for assessment, intervention, and behavior management while building confidence in working with children of all abilities. Through real-world case examples, hands-on techniques, and evidence-based approaches, you’ll gain the skills to support children in achieving their fullest potential.
Instructor
OT Dude
Course Level
Introductory
Target Audience
- Occupational therapy students and occupational therapy assistant students
- New grad OT practitioners
- OT practitioners switching to the pediatric setting
Learning Objectives
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Understand Pediatric Development – Identify key developmental milestones and how they impact occupational performance in children.
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Assess Pediatric Clients Effectively – Learn to use standardized and non-standardized assessments to evaluate sensory, motor, and functional skills in pediatric clients.
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Implement Evidence-Based Interventions – Develop and apply intervention strategies tailored to various pediatric diagnoses, including autism, sensory processing challenges, and developmental delays.
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Manage Challenging Behaviors – Gain practical tools for addressing common behavioral challenges in pediatric settings, such as hitting, throwing, and attention difficulties.
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Collaborate with Families and Teams – Enhance communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams for the best client outcomes.
Contact Hours and Course Completion Requirements
Course development is in progress and the total hours will be determined when it is produced in its entirety. If you are looking for a course certificate to complete your CEUs with specific hours, I recommend taking our other courses on this website instead.
Instructional Methods
This is an independent self-study distance course delivered via pre-recorded video with included lecture slides to follow along and/or download locally.
Registration
Course registration is completed by one-click enrollment for OT Dude Club Members.
Special Needs Requests
If you need any accommodations for this course, please contact me and we will help to address your needs.
Financial and Non-financial Disclosures
Jeffrey Kou sells occupational therapy courses on the website, otdude.com as well as creates healthcare-related content in the form of articles, videos, podcasts, and books that are self-published for ad revenue or through customer sales on various social media platforms, e-commerce websites, and my personal blog. I have no other disclosures to disclose at this time.