OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

#138 SEO for Therapists with Saroosh Khan

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SEO has long been the absolute best way to maintain a consistent therapy client caseload for outpatient therapists. But, for therapists in all setting...

#137 OT in Primary Care with Ashley Halle

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years, "Occupational Therapy in Primary Care" has felt like a professional aspiration-a "gold standard" we discussed in classr...

#136 Osteoarthritis of the Thumb with Preston Lockwood

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thumb osteoarthritis is a common condition in older adults. By age 50, the prevalence is about 8% in men and 25% in women-and it increases with age, w...

#135 The Ethics of AI as Therapists with Megan Cornish

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The landscape of healthcare has been changed forever with the introduction of AI.Already, 1 in 3 adults are turning to chatbots to ask health related ...

#134 Starting an OT Practice in 2026 with Christopher Gaskins

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The landscape of private practice changed forever this year. With Amazon officially adding physical therapy to its marketplace, accessing rehabilitati...

#133 Intro to Travel Therapy with Laura Latimer

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Travel therapy offers some of the highest compensation in rehab, yet it remains one of the most logistically challenging practice areas. Succeeding on...

#132 Deciding if a Child Needs OT with Alyson Stover

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most parents start their OT journey with a frantic Google search: “Does my child need OT?” Unfortunately, the answers they find are often buried i...

#131 OT and Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) remains the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in adults aged 18–65. Because of its prevalence and the vital role of ...

#130 How OTs and PTs Get Paid

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does therapy often feel undervalued by the systems we serve? To change the future of our professions, we must first understand the forces that sha...

#129 Therapy Documentation in 2026 with Pedro Teixeira

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While the landscape of healthcare is shifting beneath our feet, the most tangible change in daily practice since the arrival of AI has been our docume...

#128 How to Plan a Great OT Session with Rachel Egan

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is a foundational skillset essential to occupational therapy that often isn't covered in school: The ability to design a 60-minute session ...

#127 Intro to NICU OT with Nicole Bazinet

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational therapy in the NICU is one of the most specialized and sensitive practice areas in our profession. The transition from traditional clinic...

#126 Neuro Recovery After Stroke with Henry Hoffman

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you fully using the critical window of opportunity after stroke to support neuro-recovery during your OT sessions—or are you unintentionally dev...

#125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health is one of occupational therapy’s smallest practice areas.Because relatively few OTs work in traditional mental health settings, it can...

#124 What is OT in 2026? with Katie Jordan and Angela Macauley

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Through OT Potential, we’ve released more than 124 podcast episodes exploring the research, ideas, and conversations shaping occupational therapy. E...

#123 Selective Eating and Autism with Britt St. John

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research suggests that anywhere from 46% to 84% of autistic children experience selective eating. And the downstream risks are substantial: selective...

#122 AI in Education with David Foster and Melissa Kimmerling

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is going to reshape OT education—rapidly and profoundly. The real question is: How do we harness its strengths for good? How do we protect the pa...

#121 Negotiating with Payers with John Hutchinson and Chad Herzog

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, payer negotiations feel distant—something handled “somewhere up the chain,” far removed from the day-to-day work of helping pati...

#120 Vision Remediation and OT with Alicia Reiser

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We, at OT Potential, keep hearing stories of more and more OTs teaming up with optometrists to provide vision remediation interventions. (Vision reme...

#119 OT and PT Collaboration with Rebeca Segraves

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OTs and PTs compete in many ways. We can be found competing over:Patient timeWho gets to bill which code on which dayRecognition And scope of practic...

#118 AI Chat and Clinical Decision Support with Jen Weaver

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One year ago, we released an OT Potential Podcast episode exploring what AI could conceptually mean for clinical decision support.Fast forward to toda...

#117 OTA Hot Topics with Amy Mahle

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational therapy assistants are the bedrock of treatment provision in many OT departments throughout the country.In fact, In large rural SNFs, aro...

#116 OT and Heart Disease with Sabina Kahn

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heart disease is the most common serious chronic condition among adults. In fact per the latest report staggering 1 in 3 US adults received care for ...

#115 Intro to SNF OT with Trent Brown

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hot take: I loved working in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Skilled nursing facilities are one of the highest paid settings for occupational therapy pro...

#114 OT, Nitrates, and Cancer Prevention Post with Jesse E. Bell

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that I believe occupation therapy is entering its prevention era. We are starting to leverage our skillset not after a terrible heal...

#113 AI’s Potential in Child Development with Mati Kochavi

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare—and pediatric occupational therapy is no exception.This course aims to spark your imagina...

#112 Intro to School OT with Bryden Carlson-Giving

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

School-based OTs is one of occupational therapy’s most distinct practice areas. The style of practice and the systems you work within, all take a mi...

#111 Medicare Cuts & Opportunities with Dana Strauss

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you adjust for inflation, OT and PT reimbursement is down around 40% since 2002 on our key CPT codes. Now the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule propos...

#110 Legal Considerations for OT (Part 2) with with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OT reimbursement from traditional models is on the decline, while the need for OT services on the risesThus, entering into private practice is an impo...

#109 Cancer Rehab for Young Adults with Vanessa Monique Yanez

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, rates of cancer have been on the rise for young adults in multiple cancer types—including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.Can...

#108 Legal Considerations for OT with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While many therapists dream of private practice, the risk of hitting a legal landmine holds many back. In this episode, we are going to zoom in on on...

#107 OT and Purpose with Alix Sleight

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a question I can’t stop thinking about: Is “sense of purpose” the true secret ingredient that makes occupational therapy unique and ef...

#106 AI and Treatment Planning with Cody Lee

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that sinking feeling you get before walking into a patient room, when you suddenly think: “Wait.. what exactly am I going to do with this ...

#105 OT and Prevention with Alyson Stover

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Far too often, people are not referred to occupational therapy until their disease course has progressed to a level of high complexity.But, what if we...

#104 Chronic Stroke Rehab with Christopher Gaskins

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stroke rehab is an area where we have some of the most abundant research to draw on as occupational therapists. But, this can also make it feel diffi...

#103 Pediatric Sleep and OT with Amy Gore Hartman

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between 20-30% of typically developing children experience sleep difficulty in childhood. The percentage of neurodiverse children  with considerable ...

#102 Value-Based Care Contracts with Dana Strauss & Carlin Reaume

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While many OTs work in a fee for service model, the reality is that we are undergoing a seismic shift towards value based care. In fact it's est...

#101 Sleep, Mental Health, and OT with Amanda Carroll

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly one third of people experience sleep disturbances. And, about 23% of adults experience mental health illness. These high percentages mean tha...

#100 Starting an OT Private Practice with Carlin Reaume

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a side hustle private practice is one of the best ways to safeguard your career, pursue a niche interest, and meet some of the many unmet nee...

#99 Carpal Tunnel and OT with Rachel Egan

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects quality of life in 1-5% of people. The first step in treatment of carpal tunnel should be non-surgical treatment, whic...

#98 Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Suzie Driscoll

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised during primary care visits. Which is not surprising, given that the prevalence...

#97 Grip Strength as a Vital Sign with Gabriella Francis

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

However you think about group strength it probably is not broadly enough. Grip strength is NOT just about hand strength. It is NOT just an indicator...

#96: OT and Value-Based Care with Dana Strauss

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all known for a while that the current fee-for-service models that most occupational therapists operate under are bad for patients and bad for...

#95: What is OT in 2025? with Sarah Brzeszkiewicz

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 94 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2025, it’s time to reflect on the res...

#94: OT and Clinical Decision Support with Brad Willingham

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is ushering a new era of healthcare tools. These range from ambient listening to streamlined practice management. But, the AI-...

#93: OT and BPPV with Jeff Walter

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Epley maneuver is a 💎 rare gem 💎 in the OT toolkit.A patient can walk into our treatment room, and they can walk out cured.They can walk out...

#92: OT and Multiple Sclerosis with USA Paralympian Sarah Adam

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic disability in people aged 18-65 years. As rehab professionals, we know that exercis...

#91: Motor Learning in Neuro Rehab with Katie Riccio

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As occupational therapists, many of us have witnessed the wonder of motor learning in neuro rehab. Yet despite years of research attempting to identi...

#90: OT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Emily Rich

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, research on the lived-experience for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome shows us that we as a profession need to be doing a better job.P...

#89: AI in Documentation with Dennis Morrison

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 50 years, you will look back on your occupational therapy practice and see a clear line in the sand between pre-AI augmented documentation and toda...

#88: OT and Driving with Ganesh M. Babulal

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The population of the United States is older than it has ever been. And, by 2050 the older adult population (>65 years) is projected to increase a...

#87: Community-based OT with Ryan Lavalley

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our OT work with individuals, there can be a feeling of futility. As there is a growing collective consciousness around what we, as OT professiona...

#86: Emotional Disability and OT with Michelle Flemen-Tung

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Children with emotional disability (also known as emotional disturbance) are significantly more likely than children with other disabilities to:NOT be...

#85: OT and Interoception with Kelly Mahler

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interoception is having a moment. The popularity of the 8th sense is likely due to the fact that it gives words to sensations that we all experience,...

#84: Swim Safety in Autistic Children with Erika Kemp

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have not been paying attention to recent statistics on drowning, you need to be. After decades of decline, deaths by drowning are on the rise....

#83: OT and Functional Neurological Disorder with Naoya Ogura

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Functional neurological disorder (FND) has been called a “silent epidemic,” a “crisis” in neurology, and psychiatry’s “blind spot.”And, ...

#82: OT and Leadership with Victoria Garcia Wilburn

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world desperately needs OT leaders.It needs leaders that can think holistically. It needs leaders that understand both individual level change and...

#81: OT and CRPS with Megan Doyle

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a massive 53 page treatment guideline on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the authors state:“Occupational therapists are the ideal therapeu...

#80: Advocacy in Pelvic Health with Lindsey Vestal, Carlin Reaume, and Alyson Stover

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a rapidly changing world,  we as OT professionals need collective mobilization like never before. But, it feels like our systems of advocacy are ...

#79: OT Hopes and Fears for AI with Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears. Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the be...

#78: OT and Habits with Zipporah Brown

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

#77: OT and Making the OTD Capstone Matter with Daniel Rortvedt & Alana Woolley

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 addi...

#76: OT and Pediatric Constipation with Quiara Smith

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been surprised as my own kids enter elementary school to anecdotally find that constipation is a common reason to miss activities. But, this a...

#75: Knowledge Translation and OT with Tim Dionne

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It takes an average of 17 years for evidence to make its way into practice. The fields of knowledge translation and implementation science are seekin...

#74: Finger Prosthetics and OT with Haley Van Escobar

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The art and science of digital prosthetics is rapidly advancing. Yet, many people with amputated fingers do not wear a prosthetic. Part of the probl...

#73: Diversity in OT with Arameh Anvarizadeh

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In previous courses, we’ve discussed that one of the primary ways we can improve our care, as OT professionals, is to increase the diversity of our ...

#72: What is OT in 2024? with Ryan Lavalley and Carlin Reaume

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 70 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2024, it’s time to reflect on the res...

#71: Building a Global OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since this keynote address from the World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress was published in 2019, it has been cited so many times that it m...

#70: OT and Dyslexia with Penny Stack

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dyslexia is the most common form of neurodivergence. It affects around 20% of the population, meaning that people with dyslexia are on almost every o...

#69: OT for Adults with Intellectual Disability with Meghan Blaskowitz and Wanda Mahoney

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For OT professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities it can feel like there is a  lack of resources around best practices for work...

#68: Acute Care OT and PT After Birth with Jenna and Rebeca Segraves

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maternal deaths are on the rise, here in the United States. And, we have a postpartum mental health crisis. In OT 90% of us are women, and many of u...

#67: Pain and OT with Irvin Eisenberg

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I once heard a neuroscientist say: Many of our frameworks end up being wrong—because the body is more complicated than we ever imagined. Pain scie...

#66: Early Intervention Timing and Intensity with Sarah Putt

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The main finding of this important research from JAMA is extremely promising for early intervention OT professionals.In the study, greater early inter...

#65: OT & Perinatal Pelvic Health with Kyrsten Spurrier and Carlin Reaume

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The number of OT’s providing perinatal care is on the rise. Which is exciting…and necessary. There remain so many gaps in the care of new and ex...

#64: CO-OP Approach and Cerebral Palsy with Helene Polatajko

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The OT treatment approaches that are gaining support from evidence, seem to have one common thread between them:The clients set their own goals. Toda...

#63: OT and ADHD with Bryden Carlson-Giving

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has been steadily increasing. Now it is estimated that 1/10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some po...

#62: Self-Determination for Autistic Students with Dora Onwumere

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-determination interventions are linked to positive academic and functional attainment results—and, most compellingly, can improve post-secondar...

#61: Strengths-based OT for Autistic People with Kavitha Murthi

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are an occupational therapy professional working with autistic people, you’ve likely heard of strengths-based practice (SBP). But, does this...

#60: OT and Psoriatic Arthritis with Duana Russell-Thomas

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where does OT fit in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care? In this one hour course we’ll dive into a comprehensive guideline for psoriatic arthritis trea...

#59: OT Education for Planetary Health with Moses Ikiugu

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does planetary health have to do with occupational therapy? The author’s of this week’s article argue that engagement with environmental sus...

#58: OT and AI with Sarah Brzeszkiewicz

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI going to replace occupational therapy?There’s no doubt that this technology will transform healthcare. It will surely accelerate the existing ...

#57: OT for Spasticity in Adults with Scott Thompson

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spasticity can be present in many of the conditions we treat as occupational therapy professionals. And, it can add significant cost and burden for o...

#56: Depression in Neurodegenerative Diseases with Rachel Wiley

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The research we are discussing on this 1-hour episode really drives home the complex connection between depression and 3 neurodegenerative diseases: ...

#55: OT, Plagiocephaly, and Cognitive Outcomes with Amirra Condelee

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plagiocephaly has historically been thought of as a benign, cosmetic issue. But, the seminal study we are looking at during this 1-hour course indica...

#54: Cancer Rehab for Older Adults with Mackenzi Pergolotti

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About half of cancer survivors report difficulty with ADLs and a third difficulty with iADLs.But, unfortunately, only around 1 in 10 older adults with...

#53: OT & Smart Home Tech Adoption with Carol Chiang

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The research we’ve explored on the podcast, seems to be pointing to a new reality: The future of healthcare will be in the home. But, how will we ...

#52: Anti-racist OT Praxis with Khalilah R. Johnson and Ryan Lavalley

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As occupational therapy providers, we have a duty to truly understand the word “occupation.” This means acknowledging the role occupation has pla...

#51: Racism and Occupation with Ryan Lavalley and Khalilah R. Johnson

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The article we are looking at today challenges us to look critically at occupation—and how it can be used as a tool for justice or injustice. The r...

#50: OT and Social Determinants of Health with Joy Doll

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that our healthcare systems are built to react to sickness and health events—not to keep people healthy in the first place. If we ...

#49: Participation-focused Knowledge Translation in Pediatric OT with Satvika Garg

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both participation-focused OT and knowledge translation are hot topics in OT right now. And, in this one-hour course we will explore a research artic...

#48: Pediatric TBI and OT with Nelson Gonzalez

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Children are not little adults.Their brains are actively developing. Because of this neuroplasticity, one might assume they would more quickly and ful...

#47: OT and Falls Prevention with Pooja Patel

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Falls are a complex problem. This makes preventing them a perfect target for our OT skillset. This week we are looking at an article that explores “...

#46: OT Hand Therapy Interventions with Hoang Tran

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we think of hand therapy, we tend to think of it as a practice area with an  abundance of research.But, the mapping review of hand therapy inter...

#45: Telehealth, Parent Alliance, and OT with Adam Griffin

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As OTs, we believe that creating a therapeutic alliance is one of the most powerful vehicles to change. But, we also know that there are many barrier...

#44: Early Intervention for Motor Performance with Sarah Putt

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From pregnancy to age 2 is arguably the most important developmental window of our lifetimes. This makes the work of OTs who work with this age incre...

#43: OT Supports for Sensory Processing Differences with Bryden Giving

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The use of sensory-based interventions (SBIs) and environmental modification are common OT treatments. But, what is the evidence behind these treatme...

#42: Virtual Reality and OT with Christopher Gaskins

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether or not you are personally a fan of virtually reality—all OTs should be following the developing research on this technology. In this episod...

#41: Trends in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal OT with Winnie Tsui

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is so easy to get caught in the minutiae of our daily work. And, sometimes it is incredibly helpful to zoom out and take a big picture look at the...

#40: OT for Hand Burns with Jody Sabel

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We need some of our OTs with the biggest hearts and brightest minds to consider specializing in burn therapy.But, no matter what setting you work in, ...

#39: Lifestyle Medicine and OT with Ryan Osal

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helping people change their habits to change their health is one of the main mechanisms that makes OT effective. But, I don’t think we spend enough...