Integrating Maternal Health Into Occupational Therapy Education with Dr. Miranda Little
This presentation will focus on the role of entry level occupational therapy programs and practitioners educating students in maternal health.
Course Content
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About the Instructor
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Next Steps
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Post-Test for MHOT-The Network
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- This course is worth 1.25 Continuing Education Hours and is 1 hour long
About the Course
This presentation will focus on the role of entry level occupational therapy programs and practitioners educating students in maternal health. As this emerging practice area continues to grow, more OTPs will need to be prepared to treat the mother-infant dyad throughout the perinatal period. The presenter will also share experience with developing and teaching an elective course for entry level students.
Learning Objectives
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Demonstrate an understanding of the role of OT practitioners and educators in preparing future practitioners to practice in maternal health.
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Identify opportunities for OT practitioners and educators to increase their mentorship of OT students in maternal and infant health.
Instructor
Miranda Little
Miranda Little, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C is an Assistant Professor at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She teaches courses on orthopedics, neuroscience, and maternal/infant health. She developed an elective course focusing on OT practice in maternal health and the NICU that has been taken by over 100 students, completed research on NICU and maternal health, and has mentored multiple students entering these specialized practice areas.
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This lecture was created to support professionals committed to advancing maternal and women’s health. Once inside, you’ll be able to watch on your own time and revisit the content whenever you need.