The idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears.

Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the best of our care?

Or will it bolster inequality and threaten our jobs?

This is a story we are actively writing—and have the power to shape.

In this one hour course, we’ll talk to two leading voices on the adoption of AI and OT, Alyson Stover MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP and Karen Jacobs OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA. We’ll discuss how they are currently using AI, what they are learning—and the opportunities for OT in what is shaping up to be the revolution of our lifetime.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-hopes-and-fears-ai

Learn more about our guests:
Alyson Stover MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP
Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA

Learn more about Korro AI:
https://korro.ai/

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There is a growing public consciousness around the power (and difficulty) of habit change, especially as the impact of chronic conditions soars.

And, as we’ll see in the featured scoping review on OT and habit change/health promotion, we’ve been addressing habits since 1912, it is a core part of our 2020 practice framework, and is increasingly embedded in OT research.

On this OT Potential Podcast episode, we’ll welcome Dr. Zipporah Brown, and her and I will discuss ways you can embed best practices around habit change in your practice.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-and-habits

Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/zipporah-brown

Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Habits and health promotion in occupational therapy: A scoping review.

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The number of OT entry-level doctoral (OTD) programs has been expanding rapidly. In 2017 there were 7 programs. As of 2023, there are 95, with an additional 76 in development.

The article we'll cover in this course presents early stage research on the doctoral capstone experience and employment opportunities. It backs up what I have now personally observed through mentoring a student: that doctoral students are uniquely prepared for more diverse job opportunities, and sometimes jobs are even created due to the clear value of the capstone experience.

There seems to be a benefit for the profession as a whole, in terms of increased awareness. (Our Achilles heel!)

After reviewing the article, I’ll welcome our own student, Alana Woolley, and her capstone coordinator, Daniel Rortvedt. Our goal will be to help you decide if you should be a capstone mentor, and shed light on the experience from 3 perspectives.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/making-the-otd-capstone-matter

Learn more about our guests:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/daniel-rortvedt
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/alanawoolley

See our Capstone Catalog:
https://otpotential.com/blog/otd-capstone-catalog

Here's the primary research we are discussing:
An exploration of the occupational therapy doctoral capstone: Perspectives from capstone coordinators, graduates, and Site Mentors.

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