OT Mastery is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#13974. This Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.225 CEUs, Introductory, Foundational Knowledge and Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Please Note: This course has varying hours depending on the type of credit you need. See Below.
- Florida Board Of Occupational Therapy: 2.00 Hours
- North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice: 2.00 Hours
- All Other Organizations: 2.25 Hours
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CEU Course Description
Occupational therapists in various practice settings are likely to encounter immigrant and refugee clients, families, and populations. In addition, immigrants and refugees are more likely than the general population to face hurdles around both ADL and IADL participation. This population is particularly vulnerable to traumatic experiences as a result of deportation threats, difficulty acclimating to societal norms, obtaining safe housing for themselves and their family, and struggling to find gainful employment. Since occupational therapists are likely to treat individuals who are immigrants, refugees, or have some relation to these populations, it is important that providers are aware of the contextual factors that may impede clients’ abilities to access healthcare services. Health management, health maintenance, and social participation are just some intervention areas that occupational therapists can help this population access.
CEU Course Objectives
- Describe common adverse health outcomes that disproportionately affect immigrant and refugee populations.
- Summarize the legal and ethical healthcare rights of immigrant and refugee populations as they relate to occupational therapy practice.
- Identify and analyze examples of occupational injustice commonly experienced by immigrant and refugee communities.
- Recognize occupational therapy frames of reference and select evidence-based interventions to address the unique needs of immigrant and refugee clients in various clinical scenarios.
- Introduction
- Section 1: Background and Definitions
- Section 1: Personal Reflection
- Section 1: Key Words
- Section 2: Intersection of Immigrants & Refugees with Occupational Therapy and Human Rights
- Section 2: Personal Reflection
- Section 3: Population-Level Services for Immigrant and Refugee Populations
- Section 3: Personal Reflection
- Section 3: Key Words
- Section 4: Occupational Therapy Evaluation of Risk Factors, Barriers, and
- Section 4: Personal Reflection
- Section 4: Key Words
- Section 5: Occupational Therapy Intervention for Immigrants and Refugees
- Section 5: Personal Reflection
- Section 5: Key Words
- Section 6: Case Study #1
- Section 7: Case Study #1 Review
- Section 8: Case Study #2
- Section 9: Case Study #2 Review
- References
Author: Brittany Ferri, OTRL, PhD, CPRP
Educational Level: Introductory
Course Category: Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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Course Date: 2025-08-01
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