Upcoming CE Events

As a benefit of membership, MSOTA sponsors several continuing education events throughout the given year. Members are able to register for these events for free or at discounted rates.  Continue to visit our website for information regarding upcoming events.

MSOTA also provides information about other conferences based on the requests of our members and/or associates. If you would like to advertise a continuing education event on our website, please send an email of your request to [email protected].

MSOTA Coastal District Meeting/Free CEU Event

The MSOTA Coastal District Co-Chairs, Tanner Lee and Dalton Frederick, will be hosting a meeting/free CEU event on July 30th at Encompass Health and Rehab from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Christa Anderson, OTR/L will provide a 2.0 hour session on "The Hemiplegic Upper Extremity:  Treatment and Management of Shoulder Subluxation while Promoting Functional Recovery." This session will provide participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to effectively evaluate, treat, and manage shoulder subluxation in individuals following stroke (CVA). Participants will learn to identify the most common types and causes of shoulder subluxation, recognize its clinical presentation, and implement evidence-based treatment and management strategies throughout the rehabilitation process and amongst various settings. The course will include instruction and demonstration of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and therapeutic taping techniques to support shoulder alignment and function. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the Functional Upper Extremity Levels (FUEL) assessment, including its administration and application to writing functional, patient-centered treatment goals.

Location for the CEU will be in the dining room at Encompass in Gulfport. Encompass is located in the east tower in Memorial’s building. There are signs around the building outside to help locate the east tower. Please park in the parking lot in front or behind the east tower inside the gates and enter the building through the door on the south side under the gray awning. Once entering the east tower continue down the hallway and take the first elevator to the right up to the 2nd floor. Once exiting the elevator take a left and enter through the double sliding glass doors and take another left at the reception desk. Continue down the hallway and take another left. As you continue you will see large glass windows on the left wall where the dining room is located.

Attendance is free for all.  Food will be provided at this event. MSOTA members only will receive a continuing education certificate immediately following the event for 2.0 hours credit. 

Pre-registration is required.  Click here to register on-line.

MSOTA North District Meeting/Free CEU Event

The MSOTA North District Co-Chairs, Kelli Greer and Lauren Beard, will be hosting a meeting/free CEU event on July 30th at Loco Taco restaurant in Tupelo, MS (1645 N. Coley Road) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Recent UMMC OT graduates, Emily Ogelsby and Kathleen (Kaki) Tucker will each present their capstone projects. The first hour of this meeting/CEU event is social/networking/meeting time that will not be counted toward the continuing education credits. Appetizers will be provided.  Attendees are welcome to purchase a full meal if desired.

Emily Ogelsby is a recent UMMC graduate and she will present her capstone project from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.:  "Empowering Caregivers to Support Preschool Development." This presentation will focus on preparing parents of pre-school aged children for school and self-care.  It will also provide information and resources for a teacher/occupational therapist's tool-kit for carryover into elementary school.

Kaki Tucker is a recent UMMC graduate and she will present her capstone project from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:  "Supporting Student Participation and Independence:  Implementing an Occupational Therapy Resource Binder for Sensory, ADL, and Fine Motor Skills in Special Education Classrooms."  This presentation will focus on resources included in the binder for special education teachers and occupational therapists to aid in decreasing a students screen time and more opportunities for hands-on learning in the classroom setting.

Attendance is open and free to all.  MSOTA members only will receive a 1.0 hour continuing education certificate that will be provided immediately following the event. 

Pre-registration is required. Click here to register on-line.